Welcome Our New Business Development Manager, Tamara!

March 14, 2022

We have recently welcomed Tamara Sidwell to The SMART Group as our Business Development Manager! We had a chat with her to find out more about her experience, what inspires her, and what she is looking forward to in her new role.

What was your background prior to The SMART Group?

Following my graduation from university where I studied Business Management, I worked in the events industry on a range of large-scale events and exhibitions. When the industry shut down due to Covid in 2020, I moved into sales, which I instantly enjoyed. After working in telesales for nearly two years,  I joined The SMART Group.

What made you want to join The SMART Group?

I was highly impressed by how successful The SMART Group is and by their brilliant reputation. The fact that their products can change people’s businesses and lives inspired me, and I found it impressive to see how successful salons have become since investing in The SMART Group’s products. I have a natural interest in the aesthetic/beauty industry so being able to work for a company where I could use my experience to sell marketing-leading aesthetic beauty products felt like the right step for me.

Who/What inspires you?

The spirit of sport inspires me the most. I grew up playing football from a very young age and found it inspirational to be around other sports athletes. The perseverance, drive and desire that it takes to be the best and practice to be better is something I have carried with me.

What is your new role at The SMART Group and what does it involve?

As a Business Development Manager, my role includes maintaining current client relationships, contacting new potential prospects, increasing sales, and continuously finding new ways to create more opportunities for the company.

What are you most excited about joining The SMART Group?

I’m looking forward to challenging myself in an industry I haven’t previously worked in and learning new things along the way. 

Are you inspired by Tamara’s story and want to discover how you can use our products at your salon or clinic to grow your reputation and positively impact your clients?

Take a look at our website or get in touch and we will be happy to advise you on how you can build your business and boost customer satisfaction with our industry-leading products

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