Let's Talk Happy 1st Birthday to our Adelaide Branch! 🎂🥳
In just one incredible year, our team have not only survived but THRIVED! The team has tripled in size and orders in just 12 short months. They have been crushing their goals and doing so in true Taipan style.
So, let’s get all the goss and catch up with Alex Neilson – was Adelaide’s Branch Manager, now National Sales Manager!
Mel: “Hey Alex, Happy 1st Birthday to the Adelaide Branch!”
Alex: “Thank you, Mel. It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 months already!”
Mel: “I guess it’s true what they say, time really does fly when you’re having fun! Can you give us an insight as to what’s been the biggest highlight for you so far?”
Alex: “Picking just one is a pretty hard ask, but I guess if I had to choose it would be seeing the branch grow from literally nothing with a customer base of no one to a good spread of stockists across South Australia. It’s such a buzz to be part of.”
Mel: “That’s really cool, and I can only imagine it will grow from strength to strength as the years go by. If you had to pick out a few goals that have been crushed along the way, what would they be?”
Alex: “Definitely exceeding our growth targets, but most importantly we have been able to fill the branch with an awesome team of people who make the dream work.”
Mel: “Isn’t that the truth! I haven’t had the pleasure of spending much time with the Adelaide crew yet, can you tell me what you think makes this recipe work so well?”
Alex: “We’ve got a good mix of various personalities which helps to keep the dynamics right, but the key thing is that they are customer-focused and all team players. They work together to achieve our goals and don’t work as individuals which makes it a great team to be a part of.”
Mel: “Sounds like you’re pretty lucky there! So, what’s in the works for 2024?”
Alex: “Heaps!!! To give you a quick summary, we want to continue to find new stockists in key areas where Taipan products are currently not represented, upskill team members, recruit new members and best of all continue to exceed all customer’s expectations.”
Mel: “Sounds like you’ve got a massive year ahead! Now that you’re Taipan’s National Sales Manager, where to from here?”
Alex: “Don’t think I’m going too far Mel! The plan is to continue our growth and to work alongside our amazing customers, ensuring we deliver the best Taipan products and service. We can’t wait for what is to come and have plenty of growth in the works so we’ll be on the lookout for people who want to be part of the Taipan Adelaide family. Watch this space as we take on what is going to be our best year yet! It’s an exciting time to be in Adelaide.”Â
