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Join Colin Prior, our Sales Director, as he provides an insight into our Sussex based 120,000-square-foot production facility and headquarters. Stay tuned for the full walkthrough—what are you most excited to learn about? #SalesDirectorInsights #ProductionFacility #HeadquartersTour #ManufacturingProcess #IndustryInsights

It's not every day that a lawn care salesman becomes the sales manager of a manufacturing company. Yet, here I am. My journey? Anything but ordinary. I married into the Ramos family, where a strict 'no family in business' policy meant my path to ARK Ramos was anything but direct. I aimed for a business degree, excelled in lawn care sales, and even bought and sold a successful franchise with my wife, Courtney. When fatherhood called, I embraced being a stay-at-home dad, squeezing in contract sales for A.R.K. Ramos on the side. My transition from the lawn to the sales floor wasn't planned. It was driven by necessity, curiosity, and life's unpredictable turns. Now, as Sales Manager, I navigate pricing, catalogs, and strategy, applying lessons from the lawns to the manufacturing world. Here's what I learned: Your path doesn't define your destination. Adaptability, a willingness to learn, and hard work can lead you to roles you never imagined. To those navigating their own unconventional paths: Embrace the detours. They might just lead you to where you're meant to be. #CareerJourney #SalesLeadership #UnconventionalPaths #ARKRamos #ManufacturingExcellence

Check out this video about Jed, the Director of Operations!! Switch-It-Up is lucky to Jed and all of his knowledge about clean energy!

Growing up with 3 brothers… If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Our dad raised us to always have each others backs. 💪👊 My brother was getting picked on by a kid my size one grade below me. He was your classic bully. We discussed it at the dinner table. Mid-meal, dad looked at me and said, “Christopher, when we are finished here, I want you to go down there and knock on his door. Tell him to step into the yard. Messing with my brother ends now.” I did as told. He apologized and never messed with my brother again. Each one of us has strengths and weaknesses. We pull on combined strengths to accomplish more together. #ironsharpensiron ⚔️ A civil engineer, a nurse practicioner, a logistics broker, and a packaging sales specialist walk into a bar… 😜 —————————————————— ”And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.“ ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬ —————————————————— Today, I like to think my unique experience helps in approaching sales. I love a team approach. I bring experts in every time I can. I learn from them and grow my own knowledge in the area. Sales teams are stronger than sales individuals - WHEN DEPLOYED PROPERLY. P.S. What personal experiences contribute to your unique ability in your role? #team #sales #workhardplayhardwicks

From Bankruptcy to Bloom - How FTD’s Strategy Can Boost Your Business. FTD faced a difficult challenge after filing for bankruptcy in 2019. The company struggled with outdated ordering processes and a lack of connection with its florists. Their arrangements weren't meeting customers' expectations, and florists faced unfair situations with orders they couldn't fulfill. After emerging from bankruptcy, FTD had to face the reality of customer dissatisfaction and financial troubles. The company's CEO, Charlie Cole, realized that they needed to address the broken relationship with their network of florists. FTD's net promoter score was low, which revealed a lack of customer loyalty. FTD took swift action to mend its relationship with over 9,000 member florists. The company introduced new ordering systems and streamlined its online ordering process. By listening to florists and making changes to their website, FTD provided seasonal arrangements and easier access to flowers. FTD also diversified its offerings by partnering with companies like Baked by Melissa and Milk Bar to add desserts and snacks to floral orders. Additionally, the company is beta-testing alcohol deliveries and aims to offer these options nationwide. This fresh approach has led to a significant increase in non-floral revenue. My Big Takeaway: FTD's comeback is a testament to the power of having a solid sales system, a clear sales strategy, and strong sales leadership. By focusing on customer and florist satisfaction, the company turned its fortune around. CEOs can learn from FTD's example and prioritize building strong relationships with their teams and clients. Like FTD, embracing change, and being open to new partnerships can help expand your business's offerings. A successful turnaround requires resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. By doing so, you can create a positive impact and achieve long-term success. Join the www.CEOSalesHuddle.com for sales growth and business strategies. Stay Hungry. Stay Humble. Che Brown www.CEOSalesHuddle.com Connect with me: @IamCheBrown #CEOSalesHuddle #CEOSalesDashboard #CEOMasteryNetwork

Did you miss our 'prepping for peak' webinar hosted by Drapers? With guest speakers from The White Company and Mountain Warehouse discussing how they plan for and execute at peak season, it's not to be missed! #Retailoperations #Retailinnovation #Retailtechnology

The right attitude goes a long way.

Elias Gemayel just sent me this. 2001, fresh from college while being baked towards becoming a tough cookie. Yes I was grilled and baked by my first super hyper team leader Joe Yacoub under the great leadership and support of asmahan zein and apparently in this photo I was being grilled by a customer on the phone while Joe was grilling the operations for a case. Our team by then was called the black team and we were four people in the team. The team leader and three account executives who took turns in doing both, customer service and sales. Everyday two of us go to the market to sell and two will stay in the office on rotation basis. A great structure by then and a great way to learn and practice both key functions : Sales and Customer service. We used to sell, do customer service and account management, invoice and everything else for the client. Today after the world have changed and business volumes grew, this concept is not recommended anymore since I believe a farmers and hunters structure is more productive, but we learnt a lot from doing everything at that time. Hunters must spend all their time chasing and acquiring new business and farmers will develop and retain those new clients and own the relationship. Another nostalgic moment which reminds us that no matter how much we evolve, sometimes going back to basics is key for our success, and among the main basics we learnt was to own the relationship with the client rather than only managing it.

Sales is more than numbers, it's about connection. These days, sales need to be more than just transactional. It’s the basic virtues—empathy, honesty, and integrity—that really drive connections. For me, it’s not just about selling beer, it’s about getting to know people, being upfront, and building relationships that last. Because in the end, isn’t that what it’s all about? When we lead with our values, we’re not just making a product or a sale...we’re building friendships. #SalesWithValues #HumanConnection #SupportLocal #CraftBeer #CommunityMatters #EmpathyInBusiness #IntegrityInSales Big thanks to Johnson Brothers and @StateDistributingCo for supporting businesses that lead with values and for helping us get our product out there.