To come across Evelien van Creijaccount supervisor at Hub Spot Dublin, who works on the Benelux gross sales market. Earlier than becoming a member of HubSpot, Evelien labored in a regulation agency however rapidly seen that her ardour was gross sales. So, after gaining enterprise expertise at a recruitment company, she determined to launch her tech profession at HubSpot and moved to Dublin in 2021. On this Q&A, Evelien talks about HubSpot’s Staff Lead program, ideas would give a candidate trying to begin a profession in gross sales at HubSpot, and HubSpot’s growth into the Netherlands. This is what she needed to say…
Are you able to inform us a bit extra about your background and journey to HubSpot?
I completed my regulation diploma with the thought of changing into a lawyer. As soon as I began working in a regulation agency, I spotted it was not the correct job for me. From a really younger age, I used to be at all times very aggressive and I rode professionally so I understand how to handle and carry out underneath strain. This is without doubt one of the the explanation why I made a decision to direct my profession in direction of gross sales and to combine a recruitment company as a marketing consultant. I realized lots of gross sales abilities there. After some time, I knew I needed to work with deeper and extra complicated gross sales cycles. I began getting within the expertise business and that is how I ended up at HubSpot as an account supervisor for the Benelux market.
What drew you to a gross sales profession at HubSpot?
I needed to start out my gross sales profession inside expertise and began in search of the finest place to work. HubSpot got here out primary as a result of it has a fantastic tradition, beliefs, and values that align with my very own private beliefs and values. Moreover, HubSpot has a tremendous product that may make an actual distinction in a enterprise and add important worth to our prospects.
What does a typical day appear like in your function?
I might say that my day by day routine could be very various. It begins with discovering new alternatives and discovering new potential prospects. I’ve common conferences with my current purchasers to assist them develop and meet their desires and desires, which includes each cross-selling and up-selling. A part of my day can also be about having inside conferences with my group, sharing finest practices and staying motivated.
Since becoming a member of HubSpot, you’ve got grown your profession and are presently a group lead on the Benelux Small Enterprise Gross sales Staff. Inform us in regards to the group chief program at HubSpot.
The Staff Chief Program is a improbable alternative to expertise what it is like to guide a group at HubSpot. Along with my duties as an account supervisor, this function permits me to additional develop myself and enhance my management abilities. HubSpot has created a novel program for group leaders the place you might have precious coaching and periods to develop your management abilities. This system prepares you for fulfillment and prepares you for a management function inside HubSpot.
The Benelux Gross sales group is rising quickly. What excites you probably the most for the long run?
HubSpot has simply introduced that beginning in September 2022, we’re opening a new entity within the Netherlands which actually exhibits how a lot we’re rising within the Benelux area. I’m extraordinarily excited to have the ability to proceed to develop my enterprise profession at HubSpot from my house nation. Moreover, by having an entity within the Netherlands, HubSpot will naturally be capable of enhance model consciousness within the Netherlands, which units the Benelux market on the trail to success. I sit up for seeing this group develop and create many alternatives collectively to assist companies within the Benelux develop.
Do you need to entice extra girls in gross sales? What recommendation would you give to somebody who desires to get into promoting expertise?
A easy phrase: don’t doubt, do it!
What components of HubSpot’s tradition make it a fantastic place to work?
Everyone seems to be so open and useful which made me really feel at house proper from the beginning. Moreover, I am a part of the Range, Inclusion, and Belonging group, which is a tremendous expertise, and I am very proud to work to make HubSpot a fantastic place to work for. all people. Inclusion within the office is essential to me, and HubSpot makes it a precedence in all the things we do. Moreover, HubSpot provides each worker the choice to make use of our momentary mobility coverage. This implies you’ll be able to work overseas for as much as 90 days a yr, giving expats like me the prospect to go to household extra usually.
What’s the primary tip or piece of recommendation you’ll give to a candidate wanting to hitch HubSpot’s gross sales group?
For me, tip primary is – preparation is essential. Put together effectively for every interview and do not assume that one interview shall be simpler than one other. Additionally, join and speak to individuals throughout the group to raised perceive HubSpot and its function. Additionally, do not be afraid to ask your recruiter Ideas & Tips that will help you put together.
For those who weren’t in gross sales, what would you be doing?
To be sincere, that is a troublesome query as a result of I actually discovered my ardour in gross sales. I get pleasure from working in a quick paced atmosphere the place I’ve to maneuver rapidly and deal with a number of duties concurrently. On high of that, I thrive probably the most in a aggressive atmosphere as a result of it provides me vitality. Nonetheless, if I wasn’t in gross sales, I might most likely go right into a administration place. A job the place I can coach different individuals and assist them be the very best model of themselves.
HubSpot is presently recruiting for our Benelux gross sales group within the Netherlands. If you wish to study extra a few profession in gross sales at HubSpot, go to our careers web page.
