Thursday 10 December 2015

Work and Play....



So this past 10 days I was in Mexico for our Retailer Incentive trip.  This is my second time attending such a trip with Body Plus, I have been blessed to work with my company as an Account Manager for 9 years.
We (Reps, owners, managers, marketing) enjoyed 10 days with 270+ retailers from across Canada. Taking in the sun, relaxing, talking shop, going on adventures, having dinner together, and getting to know each other on a different level.
I started my Sales Rep career over 10 years ago in Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan for Fit Foods. Then I was “stolen” by Body Plus and offered a job with them. I moved back to Toronto where I handled the GTA for over a year. In 2007 I was transferred to Vancouver to cover the lower mainland and the interior.
When people ask me what I do I tend to give the standard answer I sell Vitamins, Organics and Supplements to stores. However, my job entails so much more. I secure shelf and flyer space, book and set up displays, educate staff, set up demo’s, business planning, sell through products and list new ones. That does not even touch on the social media side of things I also run. 
I regard our company as one of the best in the industry and I am proud to be part of this team. Over these past 10 years I have had the privilege to meet and work with many store owners, managers and staff across Canada.
I love what I do.
However, the best part of my job is the wonderful people who I have gotten to know over these years.  
They are not just retailers, they are not just my business partners, many of them are very dear friends to me.
We have celebrated births, deaths, divorces, marriages, they have seen me at my worst, and cheered me on in my success. They have been an intrical part of my growth both personally and professionally.
These past 10 days was a perfect example of why I love what I do (besides the sun and sand). I'm in an industry I believe in, I work for a company with integrity and that is a second family to me. However, more than anything the opportunity I have been given to connect and have relationships with people from all walks of life, is what I value most.
They say find a job you love and you won’t work another day in your life. Now although I do feel like I work…..I would never trade all this has brought to my life….



  



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