This month we would like to introduce you to the newest member of the DrainsAid team, Jason Monaghan, who brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience of the drainage industry.
Hi Jason, nice to meet you and welcome to DrainsAid! Tell us, what is your role?
I am the new Sales Manager.
And when did you start working at DrainsAid?
At the end of April 2015.
What did you do before DrainsAid?
After leaving school I spent 7 years in The Royal Air Force, after which I worked in senior business development roles at national environmental services companies. More recently I have worked as a consultant and project manager in the property insurance claims management and repairs sector, dealing with flood and fire-damaged properties.
Tell us about a typical day in your role?
My days are varied, however a typical day will involve working on our strategy, identifying opportunities for new business and compiling tenders.
I speak with customers both by telephone and in meetings face-to-face. I am also responsible for marketing and deciding the most effective way of communicating our unique capabilities to prospective and existing customers.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I particularly enjoy developing relationships with our customers and providing a tailored, consultative approach to their requirements. It’s very satisfying when you gain a new customer after going through what can be a challenging and lengthy sales process.
What would you say has been your greatest achievement?
It is still very early in my DrainsAid career, however I am pleased with the initial progress I’ve made with several high profile customers and I look forward to developing long term mutually beneficial relationships with them.
What is the most interesting/difficult job you have worked on at DrainsAid?
I was on site recently with a video crew filming our innovative ‘Spray Lining’ process on manhole chambers in rural North Yorkshire, it was great to see the technology at work and to see first-hand how we take a damaged manhole chamber with water infiltration problems and totally re-furbish it. The mosquitoes and horsefly found our high visibility clothing attractive, but thankfully I only suffered one bite!
What do you like to do with your spare time?
I enjoy music, spending time with my family, the odd glass of red wine and trying to tire-out my 8 month old puppy with long walks!