Meet our Senior New Business Team Leader: Zak Kenneth

Learn more about our Senior New Business Team Leader (Glasgow), Zak Kenneth!

Q: What is your favourite event that Corinthian Sports offers?

A: My favourite event would have to be when Scotland is playing at Hampden.?Watching Scotland play under the floodlights at Hampden is an electrifying experience that I've personally enjoyed since I was very young. Every pass, tackle, and goal feels amplified under those Hampden floodlights, creating an incredible ambience that captivates fans, home and away, and leaves them with a feeling of pride and unity.

It's an experience that stays with you long after the final whistle blows, leaving you craving more of the exhilarating energy that only Hampden can provide, and to be able to say that we now have our own branded Pegasus Lounge inside Scotland's national stadium makes me extremely proud.

Q: What is your superpower?

A: The main element of my superhero skillset is without a doubt my enthusiastic nature. Having the ability to positively motivate and enthuse the team is something I pride myself on.

In my opinion, motivation is the fuel that propels a sales team to continuous success. When team members are motivated, they're more engaged, driven, and enthusiastic about their work and I truly believe that this directly translates into increased productivity, better client interactions, and higher sales performance creating a ripple effect of success throughout the entire team.

Q: What do you do outside of work?

A: I could go on and on about what I do outside of work, as a hobby of mine is to explore and try out new hobbies, however, I'll try and keep this brief...

I play Ice Hockey at least 2 times a week. I've been playing Ice Hockey since I was 11 years old and I've played competitively since I was 14 years old. When I began playing Ice Hockey, it wasn't as widely watched and was even considered to be quite a different sport to play in this country.

The main reason I started playing Ice Hockey in the first place, is because I wasn't the greatest at Football... Who would've thought, that later down the line, I'd be the Vice Captain of the Corinthian Sports Glasgow's 5-a-side Football team, who by the way, are currently sitting second on their league table!

Another one of my passions is DJ'ing. There's something incredibly exhilarating about stepping behind the decks and playing to a live crowd. The energy of the audience, the flow of the music, and the synergy between the tracks create a beautiful atmosphere that's hard to replicate. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and DJing allows me to express myself and also express my love for it in the most dynamic way.

I'm constantly exploring new styles, discovering fresh Artists, and delving into different genres, which keeps my sets vibrant and exciting. I've been given the most incredible opportunity allowing me to deliver a feeling and experience to people, which brings me immense joy and fulfilment, and I cherish every moment spent behind the turntables.

Last but not least, I'm a massive advocate for raising mental health awareness through my love for sports and fitness. Having experienced the impact of mental health issues firsthand among my friends, my family and also myself, I understand the importance of raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Last November, I ran my first-ever half marathon, raising funds for Movember's group of Men's mental health charities.

Through fundraising, I aim to channel my personal connection into positive action, providing a lifeline for those in need and fostering a community that encourages men to seek help without hesitation, shame or doubt that their situation is any less important than the men suffering round about them. Completing my marathon in 1 hour and 50 minutes, and with a total of ￡670 raised, I am extremely proud of what I managed to achieve!

Q: What has your career journey been at Corinthian?

A: I first joined Corinthian in April 2022 as a New Business Executive in our Glasgow office. Since then, I've worked hard towards progressing my skillset and being able to positively contribute to the team's success. I've managed to climb the ladder in terms of career progression in my time here. I mentioned previously that I started with Corinthian as a New Business Executive. From there, I worked towards a more senior role within the team and managed to get myself promoted to the role of Senior New Business Executive within a fairly short timeframe.

After a few months of hard work and determination, I was then over the moon to find that I'd been promoted again, to an Account Manager, which for myself was a huge goal and so a massive achievement for me. Since being promoted to Account Manager, I've recently taken on the role of New Business Development Team Leader, where I plan to build a culture based on teamwork and creativity which I hope will lead us to great success within our extremely talented team.

Q: Tell us more about your team and your current role...

A: In our Glasgow office, I work very closely alongside our team of New Business Executives, whose main aim is to try and win new clients and engage with prospects to hopefully welcome them to the business and one day get them along to one of our award-winning Pegasus Lounges!

Alongside developing our New Business team, I also manage some of the companies' key accounts, whilst still winning new business accounts contributing to the overall development of the company and delivering our clients and prospects the service on which we at Corinthian pride ourselves.

Q: What are the things you like about working at Corinthian?

A: Working for Corinthian has been an absolute pleasure for me, largely due to the exceptional work culture?where teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. The fast-paced environment keeps me excited and engaged, constantly challenging me to develop and adapt my skillset. Furthermore, Corinthian's continuous growth fills me again with excitement and anticipation for the future.