Hi Matilde, welcome to BUMAX! When did you start your role?
I joined BUMAX on a six-month contract in January and became a permanent full-time employee in July.
What are your first impressions of the company?
I feel that I have settled in well and am happy to be part of this great company. I really enjoy working with my BUMAX and Bufab colleagues and we have a great office here in Örebro, central Sweden.
What is your role at BUMAX and what does it involve?
I first worked with Inside Sales for six months before becoming an Account Manager in July. I help our customers with order bookings, technical support and generally finding the best fastener solutions to meet their particular needs. I support customers from all over the world, including Australia, Japan and Germany.
What do you like about your job?
I enjoy working closely with customers, meeting their needs and finding optimal solutions. I believe that I play an important role in creating good relations between customers and BUMAX. Being an inquisitive person with an interest in science and technology, I am also enjoying learning about fasteners and how customers can benefit from our industry leading BUMAX products.
Tell us about your career before BUMAX?
Before joining BUMAX, I worked as a Project Manager for almost four years working with sales support for a retail space planning and design company. I studied sports management and marketing in the US where I won a soccer scholarship.
What is the best thing about working at BUMAX?
The people are the best thing about BUMAX, and the working environment is great! I like the fact that the organization is flat and that I am personally given a lot of responsibility in terms of my daily tasks. I feel that I have good opportunities to grow and develop at BUMAX.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy doing outdoor activities together with my fiancé. We have a bulldog named Bernard who I sometimes bring to work with me. I’m also sports mad, and I enjoy watching soccer, F1 racing, cross country skiing and handball, as well as playing soccer.