Meet the team: Jessica Ramanouski

We speak to Jess Ramanouski, Internal Sales Executive, to find out a bit about her and her role at the site.

Meet Jessica Ramanouski:

Role: Internal Sales Executive

Branch: Widnes

Started: February 2023

Can you give a brief overview of your role at the company?

My role as Internal Sales Executive involves organisation and management of internal sales in our plant. This includes making sure our customers are well looked after, as well as assisting them with projects and providing quotations for them. I have knowledge in all departments in the plant and my knowledge is ever-growing. I have been in customer service for over 10 years, and I always make sure customer satisfaction is a top priority.

What was your career before joining the company?

When I finished school, I did an apprenticeship in Business Administration. I worked in a forklift training centre for seven months and loved every minute of it. Due to my age, I decided to complete my A-Levels to save complications with funding as I got older. After this, I spent four years at Liverpool Hope University studying for a BA in History & Media and Communication, and an MA in History. During this time, I worked for a supermarket as a Team Leader and qualified as a Theatrical Makeup artist.

I met amazing people and learnt many transferrable skills. I enjoyed my time there; however, I was always yearning for a graduate job where I could put my knowledge and skills to good use. This led me to my current role at Joseph Ash Widnes and I have loved every minute since!

What drew you to the company?

Widnes Galvanising Ltd is a local business to me. It’s where my dad worked when I was a child, and my little brother works in the yard. I heard a lot of positive things about the company and people after it had been taken over by Joseph Ash and began trading as Joseph Ash Widnes. I did some research and liked the sound of the ethics and eco-friendliness of the company, so I decided to apply.

What are you looking forward to in the coming year?

I am looking forward to the positive changes that have been implemented over the past year, along with our new organisation and systems in the plant. I am also looking forward to ever-growing customer relationships and gaining even more knowledge in my role.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

I am a huge fan of makeup and the art of drag. I am a qualified makeup artist and I will often have a face full of makeup on, including rhinestones. I am obsessed with RuPaul’s Drag Race and when I am not in work, I will spend time binging episodes.