Fivestar Direct Shares Secrets to Building a Stellar Team
Kennesaw, Georgia, April 7, 2015 (Newswire.com) - "Creating a team-oriented culture in which our associates feel both supported and empowered is a key element to the success we’ve enjoyed, and it must continue to be a priority to ensure that we go on succeeding,” declared Ray, Fivestar Direct’s director of operations. “What we do requires teamwork. No one person could possibly achieve the results of a cohesive unit, especially in our industry. When we work together, we are more efficient, more innovative, and we provide far greater value to the brands we represent.”
To turn his individual high achievers into a remarkable group that can integrate their talents flawlessly, Ray often relies on team-building events and social activities. “It’s amazing how difficult it can be to get to know the people you work with, even when you spend eight hours a day or more with them. When they’re on the clock, they tend to have on their game faces. There’s nothing wrong with that of course, but it doesn’t really encourage anything but surface-level relationships.”
"We put a lot of effort into building a great team, which means that we take the time to bring great people on board,"
Ray, Director of Operations
To create the kind of atmosphere that allows the firm to achieve such extraordinary results for their portfolio of brands, Ray thinks the connections have to go deeper. “Getting people together outside of the office helps them let their guards down and get to know one another as individuals; not just as marketers.”
What Fivestar Direct’s Leadership Team Looks for in a Great Hire
“We put a lot of effort into building a great team, which means that we take the time to bring great people on board,” Ray explained. “While there is no secret formula that I know of to make this a fool-proof process, there are definitely some key attributes I look for when I sit down with someone to see if he or she will be a good fit for Fivestar Direct.”
First, Ray looks for indicators that the potential associate has a great attitude. Next, he wants to know that the person has the necessary drive to get results as well. “Attitude and hustle are, in my opinion, two of the most important qualities to success in this or any industry.”
Then, Ray tries to find out whether the interviewee is a person of his or her word. “Without integrity, people eventually end up doing the wrong things, making themselves and their teams look bad.” Last, Ray assesses skills, noting that of these four qualities, this is the least important. “I can teach someone how to do what we do, and in fact it works out better that way sometimes – I don’t have to break as many bad habits.”
About Fivestar Direct Marketing Solutions
Fivestar Direct is a results-driven, privately-owned promotional marketing firm with many years of experience providing consistent growth for their valued clients. They offer exclusive interactive campaigns that increase brand awareness, consumer engagement, and overall profitability. Their history of success in the industry has allowed them to expand into new regions and form important partnerships with new businesses, strengthening their ability to reach different demographics. Their team of branding specialists is equipped with the knowledge and skills to create captivating advertising initiatives, and their dedication to core values has separated them from their competitors. Find out more about how Fivestar Direct helps their clients expand and grow by visiting www.fivestardirect.com.
