A Career Built on Freedom and Initiative.
After nearly eight years with the company, including a period living abroad in Australia, Ace worked as an account manager across multiple international regions, from Southern Europe and Scandinavia to his current focus: the UK and the Americas. “What I enjoy most is proactively building relationships and creating growth. I travel a lot for work because I enjoy meeting customers face-to-face.”That international freedom is one of the things he values most about working at Lavastica.
On average, he travels somewhere every month to visit customers, attend events, or explore new opportunities. “One week I’ll be in New York and Trinidad, another month I’ll be visiting customers in India or Brazil. Those are experiences you don’t easily get in most jobs.” His approach is highly personal. When planning trips, he combines meetings with existing customers and potential new clients, always looking for ways to strengthen relationships and expand business opportunities.
Creating direct impact.
One of the reasons that Ace likes working at Lavastica, is how much responsibility and trust he receives within his role. Every account manager manages their own region independently, giving them the freedom to build customer relationships in their own way. “That independence is important to me. I like being able to create my own approach and make my own decisions.”
For him, the best part of the job is seeing the direct impact of his work. “When I look at the yearly growth of customers I’ve invested time in, visited, and built relationships with, and I see those numbers improve, that gives me a lot of energy.” After years of international travel, customer growth, and new challenges, Ace still feels motivated by the opportunities ahead. “There’s still so much potential. That’s what keeps it interesting.”
The Kind of People Who Fit at Lavastica.
When asked what type of people fit within the company culture, Ace replies: “If you’re down-to-earth, proactive, and not overly serious, you’ll fit in naturally.” Initiative is highly appreciated within the company, especially in sales roles.
But personality matters just as much. “It’s important that people are genuine. We’re all very different, but the atmosphere stays informal and open.”
“Do it early, and the rest of the day becomes a reward”.
To finish the interview, we asked Ace a few personal questions that perfectly match his proactive mindset and relaxed personality. Most useless talent? “I know random animal facts nobody has ever asked for.” Favorite memories at Lavastica? “We once spent a weekend in Athens together to celebrate Lavastica's 25th anniversary. Visiting the Acropolis, having drinks together was a lot of fun.”
Something he believed for way too long? “That I function well on 6 hours of sleep.” A hill he will die on? “Do it early, and the rest of the day becomes a reward instead of a race.” That last answer probably explains a lot about the way Ace approaches both work and life: proactive, independent, and always looking one step ahead.
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The Netherlands
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Thailand
Our team.
Our team is a dedicated group of professionals with years of experience in the
maritime industry and industrial industry.
Our sales team is committed to provide you with the best possible service.
“Whether you are looking for a single piece of equipment or a complete solution,
we have the expertise and resources to meet your needs.”
Our technical support team has deep technical expertise and experience. The
service team is available to answer any questions and provide guidance on the
use and maintenance of our products.
“We provide expert advice to ensure that you get the most out of your equipment.”
Our logistics team is responsible for coordinating the delivery of our products to
customers all over the world. They make sure that shipments are delivered on
time and in perfect condition.
“We understand the importance of timely delivery and strive to ensure that all
orders are fulfilled as quickly as possible.”
