Behind the Scenes at Tecron: Meet John O’Malley, Our Operations Manager
At Tecron, we believe that the strength of our brand isn’t just in the quality of our products, but also in the talent and dedication of our team. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where every individual is valued, and their unique skills and perspectives contribute to our collective success. Today, we’re excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the key figures in our team: John O’Malley, our Operations Manager.
Introducing John O’Malley
John has been an integral part of the Tecron family, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. With a role that spans across various departments and interfaces with our valued customers, John embodies the spirit of collaboration and professionalism that Tecron stands for. He’s some guy for one guy!
A Day in the Life
When asked about what a typical day looks like for him at Tecron, John says, “No two days are the same for me. My role involves working with every department of the business and our customers. I very much enjoy the interactions and seeing tasks completed in a professional and timely manner.”
The Joy of Diversity
For John, the best part about his role is its multifaceted nature. “It’s diversity,” he shares. “My role is much like a jigsaw; there are many components to blend together, and there is a great sense of satisfaction once the final piece is added.”
Tell Us, John: Why Tecron?
For those considering a career at Tecron, John has a simple message: “Tecron is a growing and dynamic company with a great atmosphere. We have a friendly and energetic team, and there is always someone on hand to lend assurance on technical matters when required.”
Getting Personal with John
Outside of his professional life, John has a range of interests that keep him busy:
-Hobbies: “Cooking, Fishing, Kayaking, Soccer. I enjoy keeping up to date on current affairs and spending quality time with family and friends.”
-Dream Living Location: “I like the idea of living in a warmer country, but in reality, I love living in Ireland. I’d possibly move back over the border to Mayo, though I think my better half has other ideas.”
-Dream Job: “Cartoon Voice Actor.”
-Skill Aspiration: “I’d love to learn how to play the Banjo.”
-Favourite Quote: “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
-Go-to Song: “Bruce Springsteen – Mary’s Place.”
-Ultimate Meal: “Homemade chicken & mushroom vol au vent, homemade fries, and salad.”
-Dream Dinner Guest: “Roy Keane, for his one-liners!”
-First Purchase if He Won the Lottery: “Land Rover Discovery.”
-Desert Island Entertainment: “Fishing rod – practical and fun!”
Thanks to John for joining us on this behind-the-scenes journey. Stay tuned for more insights and stories from the team at Tecron!
Join Our Team
John’s journey at Tecron is a testament to the opportunities and growth that await those who join our team. If you’re inspired by John’s story and are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding work environment, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Tecron. Together, we can build a brighter, more sustainable future in the world of construction.
Meet Team Tecron: Our Internal Sales Wizz
Behind the Scenes: Why Our Internal Sales Wizz Joined Tecron
Because some of our customers speak to us via phone and email rather than in person, a few of our colleagues have been volunteered to take us behind the scenes of their work life with Team Tecron!
First up, our Darren Little tells us about his role as Internal Sales Executive.
Read on to discover what Darren loves about his work, his choice of dream job and why he chose to join Tecron!
Introducing Darren
Darren revealed a few things about the ‘why’ of his valued work as part of the Tecron team:
- Favourite thing about his role? “Every day is different and I love dealing with so many different people”
- Why work at Tecron? “Joining a forward-thinking, family-run business has been a real buzz and I’m excited about what they’re trying to do. It’s all about making the staff happy, work/life balance and having a close-knit team plus most of all the craic is mighty!”
- Work ethos? “Get it done today, not tomorrow”
- Favourite quote? “Employees come first, if you take care of employees they’ll take care of the clients”
- Dream job? “Sports journalist”
However, customers who deal with Darren might only see part of his job. He explained that his typical day, covering all of the Republic of Ireland, involves a large range of tasks related to making sure clients receive the products they need…and fast:
- Lots of emails
- Liaising with the sales reps to discuss orders
- Dealing with tech drawings, sending them out to in-house production team
- Dealing with customers face to face, answering customer phone calls and emails
- Building up contacts
- Speaking to contractors and the QS on site, linking in with sales reps
- Organising deliveries, liaising with transport companies or working with own delivery staff
- Acting as the potential customer’s point of contact, liaising with their professionals, linking in with sales reps and production team and organising deliveries
Darren, like the entire Tecron team, is proud to help construction professionals in Ireland with the right roofing and construction supplies for their project. For advice simply contact us on sales@tecron.ie or call us on 0818 75 75 75. We’ll be glad to help.
Why Tecron?
Our business is growing fast because every Tecron customer receives our renowned, specialist service and support with each order…
- No ‘call centres’: Expert, direct help from a knowledgeable team, always.
- Superb products: Hand-picked, proven products we trust to perform, if we don’t recommend a product we won’t sell it.
- Reliable supply chain: Large quantities of locally held products ready for dispatch almost immediately.
- Delivery your way: Tell us where and when you need your order. We’ll deliver the supplies you need, wherever they’re needed.