From retail to IT – a journey of development and success
We meet up with Lucas Ljungquist at Consid’s Stockholm office, where the company is housed in two magnificent showpieces overlooking the famous Stureplan. On the second floor, we enter a room where a large pool table and leopard print walls give a sense of relaxed exclusivity. We settle into one of the trendy velvet sofas in the meeting rooms and start our conversation with Lucas.
Lucas started his career in retail, where he quickly developed an ability to build trust and manage customer relationships. But it wasn’t long before he felt a yearning for a new challenge. Almost 12 years ago, he took the plunge into IT and sales.
– I was young, naive and extremely hungry to learn. It was an intense and fast-paced journey, where I got to work with everything from the Microsoft business to hosting services and IT security. Understanding both the customer’s needs and the technical solution became a key to success, says Lucas.
With several ‘Salesperson of the Year’ awards under his belt, his drive and dedication have produced outstanding results. But what means the most to him is having been involved in developing others.
– Watching great salespeople and technicians grow in their roles and take the next step in their careers is the most rewarding thing I do.
Building from scratch
When Lucas got the opportunity to join Consid, it was a challenge he couldn’t turn down.
– What attracted me to Consid was the opportunity to establish a new area with a big impact on an already successful company. I love the idea of building something from scratch and creating a ‘company within a company’, he says enthusiastically.
Lucas describes his time at Consid so far as fantastic – a place where he has the freedom to do what it takes to create the best conditions for business and customer value. He also highlights the company’s culture as a strong driving force.
– There’s a unique combination of hunger and humility, and colleagues who are really passionate about what they do.
