{"id":13666,"date":"2023-11-11T11:05:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T11:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/workingknowledge\/?page_id=13666"},"modified":"2023-11-11T11:05:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T11:05:15","slug":"josh-kiunsi-sales-and-marketing-assistant-williams-renewables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/workingknowledge\/josh-kiunsi-sales-and-marketing-assistant-williams-renewables\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Kiunsi, Sales and Marketing Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Josh Kiunsi, Sales and Marketing Assistant, Williams Renewables<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\"joshua\"\n\t

“During the assessment day…rather than focusing on the actual assessment end-goal, they wanted to see what type of character you are”<\/h3>\n\t

How did you come to join the marketing Academy?<\/h2>\n

I knew that marketing was the direction I wanted to take professionally. In a previous job I enjoyed the marketing elements so then I started searching for jobs and applying for apprenticeships online.<\/p>\n

I wasn’t really romantic about it. It was just a matter of, ‘Can I find the right company that will cover all the needs I have, especially to understand marketing as a whole, rather than just getting a segment of it?’ Whether that’s just email marketing or Google Analytics by itself, I wanted to get the full broader picture rather than just one element. So when I saw Working Knowledge I felt like they would be able to help me and provide me with that.<\/p>\n

How did you find the recruitment process?<\/h2>\n

One of the main things that enticed me was Jo’s approach. She seemed like just a normal human being. They weren’t trying to make me do all of these exams beforehand, just to see if I qualify.<\/p>\n

During the assessment day, there wasn’t as much pressure as I thought there would be. It felt more “Let’s get to know you” rather than focusing on the actual assessment end-goal. They wanted to see what type of character you are. How you navigate yourself through it. There were one or two things I genuinely thought I messed up, and I did mess it up because of the way I was communicating. I messed it up but somehow managed to get through that obstacle because clearly my attitude was more of a driving factor for them than the actual assessment in deciding on me being the apprentice.<\/p>\n

So if I was to give advice to anyone it is just ‘be you’, showing your true character rather than being too formal – it really does truly help. And of course, just do your best when it comes to the actual assessments.<\/p>\n

What was it like starting at Williams Renewables? Was it a steep learning curve given they operate in the renewable energy sector?<\/h2>\n

I was coming into an industry I was completely alien to, I’ve never done anything in terms of working in B2B. It’s very professional in the way they speak, in the way they communicate in general – it feels like you’re in a LinkedIn environment constantly! You have to present yourself in a way that is so professional, knowledgeable and it can be a little bit intimidating.<\/p>\n

I can only speak for myself. My character is such a curious person so when I approached this particular role, even though I wasn’t familiar with it, I allowed myself the space to make mistakes.<\/p>\n

I’d say four months in, that’s where I kind of saw myself build a little bit more confidence around the subject matter and in general, and just being able to communicate with clients and even my colleagues.<\/p>\n

Now I’m confident that I know what I’m talking about. I’m able to communicate well with professionals who have been in the industry for so long and give them different points of view.<\/p>\n

And that kind of gives me a level of power and fulfills me more than anything.<\/p>\n

How did you find learning in a group?<\/h2>\n

I remember being in the first masterclass and thinking ‘These are people who have the same mindset that I do’. And there was something in that which felt very connected, a community. I just knew I would grow and develop from that point onwards.<\/p>\n

It’s also really useful. After the masterclass we would produce a piece of work, sharing it and getting feedback, tips and tricks. We all came from different businesses, but it all ties in really well.<\/p>\n

How did you find the Storybrand<\/a> approach to marketing?<\/h2>\n

Storybrand is great. It’s just unlocked so many questions that I had when it came to marketing in general. Being able to tell a story to someone who doesn’t know who you are, what you do and position yourself as the guide, there was a level of fulfillment in that for me.<\/p>\nWhat would you say to someone who was thinking about joining the marketing Academy?
\nDo it. Honestly.\n

Do you think you’ll stay in marketing ?<\/h2>\n

Hell yes! I made that decision a long time ago. I’ve actually started my own side business because of this so I’m also applying what I’ve learned to my own business, which has honestly changed it.<\/p>\n

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