20 January 2023

A great place to work: Guy's career story

We caught up with Guy to find out about his career journey since joining the business and any advice he would have for people interested in a new career with us.

Hey, Guy! What do you do?guys colour post 2

Hey! So I’m the National Sales Manager for the products team within the UK for Safehinge Primera. I have a sales team that I support with meeting new prospects and customers across the UK.

I enjoy spreading the word about our products and how they can help prevent patient suicide and protect vulnerable people within the education and mental health sectors.

How has your career progressed within the  company?

"A great place to work"

I joined the business in April 2022 as a Regional Specification Manager and was responsible for connecting with customers in the Scottish Borders down to Birmingham.

After seven months of working well in my role and supporting the team in theirs, I was thrilled to be promoted to National Sales Manager for the products team at the end of 2022. I couldn't believe that they had put their trust in me to be a team leader after seven months.

Honestly, It really is a great place to work. They see the potential in their staff and promote professional development no matter the length of your service.

What does a typical day look like in Safehinge Primera (SHP)?

There is no typical day at Safehinge Primera. Every day is different working in this role. One day you may find me travelling in Doora, our product display vehicle, to meet customers on their site or the next day delivering training for continuous professional development for Architects. Other activities include:

  • Speaking to customers to introduce our business
  • Travelling to and attending virtual meetings with customers to help them with their projects
  • Preparing quotes and arranging orders for customers

What do you most like about working here?

We're making a difference. It's a great feeling to work for a purpose-led organisation that listens to patients and staff to design products to meet their needs.

It's amazing to hear first-hand from our customers the impact our products have on saving lives and promoting recovery in mental health spaces. This kind of feedback is not just a driver for me but for everyone at Safehinge Primera.

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The culture at Safehinge Primera is also a winner for me. We have a ‘work hard, play hard’ attitude, with everyone collaborating on projects even when we live in different places all over the world. We have a number of social work events too throughout the year, such as our Summer party or Christmas party. This allows us to let our hair down, celebrate our achievements as a team and build relationships with one another.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I have two daughters, so I spend most of my time taking them to school, clubs and parties. I swear they have a better social life than me.

What advice would you give to someone interested in joining Safehinge Primera?

Hit that apply button! It really is as good as everyone says it is. People at Safehinge Primera come from all different backgrounds and experiences to help us meet our purpose.

If you have any questions or just want a chat, then you can find all our team on Linkedin, so please don’t be scared to reach out to one of the team or me to ask any questions.

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