Clearview National July 2019 - Issue 212 | Page 20

DIRECTOROFTHEMONTH
VBH’s Area Sales Manager turned MD Simon
Monks talks to-do lists, tidy desks and 24/7
gyms in July’s Director of the Month…
Name/job title:
Simon Monks – Managing Director
When did you join the company?
I started with the company in 2007 as an
Area Sales Manager for the South and have
progressed through the business since then.
Describe your working day...
I am usually up before 6am. As an
international group, there are often a few
emails that need actioning before hitting the
office in Gillingham. My working day is never
the same, which makes the role challenging,
but exciting.
What is your workspace like?
I try to keep it as tidy as I can. Every now
and again I need to remind myself that a tidy
workspace does have its advantages.
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First thing you do when
you get to your desk?
Tying in with my earlier answer, I like to keep
things tidy and ordered. So the first thing I do
is review my ‘to do’ list from the previous day
to ensure that everything on there is covered. I
then set out a new list. With communications
arriving from all directions throughout the day
it’s easy to lose track if you don’t lay out daily
targets.
What websites help you?
I don’t think anyone would deny a good search
engine like Google is the key to anything
obscure that can arise during the day.
Most useful business tool?
My smartphone. For keeping me up to date
with emails, social media and all things
related.
Best business decision in
your current role?
The continuation and expansion of our
greenteQ product program. Our customers are
always feeding back to us what they would like
to see develop in our greenteQ range and with
that sort of feedback it would indicate this has
been our best business decision.
Favourite role models and why?
Outside of my Dad who will always be my
greatest role model, I would have to say from
the business world Jeff Bezos. I admire what
he has achieved with Amazon and I think the
whole concept of predictive analytics on how
consumers purchase online was genius.
How do you unwind?
After discovering near our new home we
now have a 24/7 gym nearby, this has been
something recently I have found has helped
me unwind. Outside that, I love spending
time with my wife and kids or checking
out live sport such as American Football,
Basketball, or Football.