There are thousands of brilliant tech start-ups in the world. So why consider working at Winningtemp as an Account Manager instead of somewhere else? To give you some straight answers to that question, we went directly to the source and interviewed two of our excellent sales colleagues, Simon Ljung and Sara Karlson.

Simon Ljung works as a Senior Account Manager at our Oslo office. He started with us in April 2020. Sara Karlsson has the same role, but at the Stockholm office, and she started a couple of months later. They are both known within the company for their fighting spirit and high energy.

Ok, you guys! First, why did you choose to join this HR tech- company called Winningtemp? What compelled you to be a part of this start-up journey?

Simon: I remember thinking, "Wow, this must be such an exciting product to sell. What CEO or HR manager wouldn't want it?". I also figured that this role would allow me to talk to influential people at different companies and see how this tool would give them a great return on investment and build a strong company culture. I've also been interested in joining a start-up company for a long time because of the scope for innovation and the possibility to have a more personal impact. I love that part of the job! Since I started, our team in Oslo has doubled, and the company have opened new offices. It's an exciting time right now in the company history, to say the least!

Sara: I had not heard of Winningtemp before I saw the ad on LinkedIn. When I read about the product, I could instantly see how it would benefit all the customers I've helped in the past. I've been selling corporate wellness programs before, and I know how helpful software like Winningtemp would have been for them to understand better what to invest in. I mean, perks such as massages are fantastic, but if you feel bullied at work or that your manager isn't listening to you, the massage will not give the result that you want. Winningtemp could help understand the root cause better and support the organisation in investing their money more wisely. But also act before things get out of hand. I think that is where the true power of the software is. I love the fact that I get to share this tool with the market.

What is the best thing about working as a sales executive at Winningtemp?

Simon: I like that this isn't some age-old, well-known software. Instead, Winningtemp is a groundbreaking, innovative tool that some have never heard of! In my role as an Account Manager, I get to meet a wide variety of prospects with different business models and show them how Winningtemp can bring value to them. This makes me grow as a salesperson. It's the best feeling in the world when I convert a sceptic prospect into an enthusiastic one. It's just fantastic!

Sara: I must say that the best thing is to be able to sell a product that all customers have a positive reaction to. Most of them usually say, "this is great, and I can see the value it would bring", just a couple of minutes into the meeting. I have had several sales meeting, but I can count on one hand the times that a prospect has said, "this is not for us". They can easily see the value of the tool and usually wants to know more.

The sales team at Winningtemp has the highest temperature within Commitment and Meaningfulness. That is interesting! Why do you think that the team feels such high levels of motivation and meaningfulness in their daily job?

Sara: I think it has to do with the conversations that we have with the customers. We talk with them about very important and hard topics and show them how our product could help them. It's such a thrill when the customer understands how valuable the product is and can see the potential effects it can have on their employees and leaders. It really evokes a lot of important questions.

Simon: I mean, it's a meaningful product. We affect peoples' working environment, and we help managers become better leaders. It's a product that makes our customers say, "this is something innovative, and I need that". The value that they get is so fundamental. Of course, the team finds it meaningful and engaging to sell such a product with such great impact! 

Thank you both! Last question, who do you think should consider joining Winningtemp? What kind of personality should the person have to be able to love their job as much as you guys?

Sara: You need to like change. We are still growing a lot, and things change quickly. I see this as a positive thing because I like that things aren't set in stone, and I can be flexible in my approach. I like to take my own initiative, bounce ideas around with others and be able to be a bit of an entrepreneur in my own work.

Simon: I think it's important that you care about areas such as the work environment and having a positive impact. I also think that you need to like it when things go fast and that you get to adapt and learn new things. If you want a static environment with lots of hierarchies and old ways of working, this isn't the place for you. But if you like to push boundaries, love to reach new heights together and take accountability, you would love it here.

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