Recognizing Opportunity in the Phone Call
One of the competitive advantages to Great Workplace Culture is the ability to attract and retain top talent. Sean Waters is an example of this.
He was successful in his previous organization, but it didn’t afford the type of work/life balance that he was seeking. Clickstop did.
We strive to maintain and drive an entrepreneurial environment where strengths and cultural fit create opportunities for those who seek them. He didn’t arrive with a background in sales, but he was fully capable of finding success in that type of role. That’s where his Clickstop journey began – US Cargo Control Sales.
As time went on, an opportunity to more fully align his strengths came to be. He joined the Accelerator team with a focus on Sales and Service.
Building on his talents and challenging himself to grow has resulted in a team member who more readily drives and embraces change. We all have opportunities for growth, and it’s our responsibility to own them. Sean is doing just that. He’s being opportunistic with his personal and professional development and driving great results for our organization.
During Q2, he was on a call with a Pepper Joe’s customer and recognized there may be an opportunity to tie-in business for one of our other brands. As a result, that brand has a new category of product and is already generating revenue.
Well done, Sean!
The Interview
What is your role at Clickstop?
To create a fun and exciting work environment while doing my daily tasks as a CAT Sales & Service Specialist.
How long have you worked at Clickstop?
4 years
What brought you to Clickstop?
Allen DeHeck, and sweet corn.
What effect has this recognition had upon you?
It keeps me driving for change.
What do you believe has led up to this recognition?
I am a dreamer and always looking for areas to improve. What’s the next big thing going to be? What process could change to make life easier? Some ideas are actually okay – most of them don’t make it past the joke phase.
Who has supported you in achieving these results?
My CAT Team
What is a recent challenge/obstacle you’ve overcome through the behaviors within this Core Trait/expectation of safety?
Change has never been easy for me, but over the past years at Clickstop I have learned to embrace changes because they happen so often. These changes, whether big or small, would be challenging for most people not working here. Patience and communication are the two biggest factors that I focus on during these times.
What should people know about working at Clickstop?
It is life-changing. Clickstop is the only place that I have worked that makes me truly happy. The employees, the leadership, the challenging work, exciting growth, etc. It is truly amazing!
What is one thing you loved as a child that today’s kids would know nothing about?
Collecting cards. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey and especially Garbage pale Kids
What is the coolest/craziest place you ever been to?
Ireland was coolest, Tijuana was craziest.
What is your favorite activity that you like to do with your family?
Eating dinner at home. We all disconnect and talk.
If you had 5 million dollars tomorrow, how would you spend the rest of your life?
Snuggled up next to my wife in a small beach house in San Luis Obispo.
If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature, what new animal would you create?
So many…Kangaroo and Gorilla? Butterfly and sea horse? Pig and a blanket? Shark and a spider? I’m probably not going to get a lot of work done today.
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
Kevin Hart, Jack Black or Aubrey Plaza
Cake or pie? What difference does it make?
Cake has way more options. Cup cakes, Ice cream cakes, Cheese cake.