SMC Woman in the spotlight

The final article in the series of Women in STEM is about the new Country Manager at SMC Danmark. Explore her long journey from Inside Sales to Country Manager.

Joan Nowak H?gh, Country Manager in Denmark

I’m overall responsible for the business in Denmark, supported by 35 employees who work in various areas such as Internal and External Sales, Technical Support, Logistic and Warehouse.??

How long have you worked at SMC??

I have been working for SMC for 18 years and have had various positions during the years. I started in internal sales and had a dream of becoming an external salesperson with my own sales district.

When the opportunity presented itself, I started my career within external sales, first as Sales Engineer then Key Account Manager and then after Sales Manager, with overall responsibility for sales in Denmark.

"In SMC there are great possibilities if you want to make a career, you just have to be dedicated and go for the opportunities."

After more than 10 years working with Sales Management, I’m now Country Manager with a broad knowledge of the various aspects of SMC, know the DNA and what’s expected at all levels in the company.?????

What do you find most rewarding about working at SMC?

The passion you feel in colleagues regardless of working area, position or country, we are all part of the same family and want to contribute with knowledge, dedication and respect to the company and our colleagues in SMC.

Why are you interested in working specifically in your field ?

After a few years in the company, I was curious about external sales and want to work closely together with existing and new customers in different industries e.g. food, pharma and packaging. Working in sales haven’t disappointed and even after 15 years in Sales, I still love it!