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Thanks for joining us Ben – and department do you work in?

I work in buying/purchasing.

And which brand do you (primarily) work on Ben?

Mainly for Garden Buildings Direct.

Can you explain your role at Kybotech?

I’m a buyer (so all things purchasing, procurement and product sourcing) – I’m a graduate trainee at the moment.

“I find it’s always good to bounce new ideas, recommendations and practices off of each other”.

Ben

Can you briefly explain what your role involves?

Sure – so my role for the company involves purchasing any necessary equipment and the raw materials and stock we use on a daily basis to manufacture the goods we produce on our site in Worksop. 

Alongside this, I try to identify any potential new products through market research and contacting overseas suppliers to expand our current product range and then implement them into our retail businesses.

“Communication is constant and everyone in the company is accessible, friendly and always willing to help”.

Ben

Life at Kybotech

How long have you worked at Kybotech?

Just short of 7 months now.

How big is your team/immediate department?

It’s hard to put down an exact number within the team as we’re constantly working with members from other sectors to gain advice or help from someone who has more expertise in a certain area/topic.

But I’d estimate there are 3 core members within the department with whom I have daily communication and then another 4-6 Kybotech colleagues.

And can you explain “a day in your life” at the company?

Well, starting off with a coffee is a must.

From then on, I work with our on-site team to get a better idea of our current stock and raw material levels. Due to our high production volume, we always require stock to facilitate regular production. So my role is to contact the suppliers and arrange the purchase and procurement of any goods and services required for production and our colleagues. 

This can range from the glazing for our garden buildings to the PPE for our on-site staff and the services that ensure we comply with health and safety standards.

Other tasks include marketing research on potential future products for the company that we can use to expand our existing product range and portfolio. This includes research and analysis on products through key factors such as sales, demand and the quality of the products.

From this work, I’ll then make contact with a range of international suppliers to try and identify high-quality products which we could implement into our retail businesses.

What gets you out of bed and to work in the morning?

Again, definitely coffee! Ok, but really – I always enjoy learning and developing. Since joining the company I’ve found myself learning something new and developing new skills on a daily basis – whether it’s Excel/Google sheets skills or even something simpler like communication and presentation skills.

Goals and Achievements

And how have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?

I’ve actually found that I’m more fresh-faced and energised when working. Cutting out the commute and getting that extra rest before work means that I’m more energised to complete the work I do on a daily basis.

A concern I first had was if I was stuck – would there be anyone to help me? However, communication is constant and everyone in the company is accessible, friendly and always willing to help.

“I could ramble on all day about the skills and knowledge I’ve acquired through joining the company”.

Ben

What’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

Ok, so originally, I started off in sales and was always proud to make a sale (particularly the first one)!

But for the role I’m currently in I’d say seeing the impact of the work I do being implemented. So, this could be the company adding new products that I’ve researched to our range. I take enjoyment from the thought that products we’ve worked on to add to our range will be enjoyed and used by a range of consumers from the comfort of their homes!

What’s on your list to achieve over the next year?

I’d say I definitely want to help expand our product portfolio further. I also want to keep learning new skills that I can put into practice. It’s also exciting to see the recent acquisitions of companies we’ve made and it would be interesting to get to know the ins and outs of these and work closely with some of the new employees.

I find it’s always good to bounce new ideas, recommendations and practices off of each other.

How have you seen the company change/grow since you’ve been working here?

I’d say the company as a whole has a mindset on growth. Whether this be through acquiring new companies or using new services/applications that can help improve the work we do. Each person in each department is always adding new ideas to improve and grow the company – this includes positive changes to our websites and operations and even designing new products.

Skills and Challenges

What useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

Wow – I could ramble on all day about the skills and knowledge I’ve acquired through joining the company there are so many! Coming out of education, you lack the fundamental knowledge of E-commerce, communicating with suppliers and even an understanding of products. Since joining Kybotech, I’ve fully developed my skills and knowledge on all of these.

Can you remember a memorable facepalm moment at work? (It’s ok we’ve all had them!) How did you grow/improve from this?

Oh yeah – there’s many! But it’s all part of the learning and development process. I’ve had instances where I’m contacting suppliers on the status of an order when it’s already been delivered (in some instances over a week ago!).

To prevent this in the future, though, I now keep track of all orders made and their status. I’ve found Google Keep is a great tool to help make notes and monitor the work I do.

And what was it about the role at Kybotech that seemed attractive?

Coming out of education I found myself a little lost for what I actually wanted to do. Kybotech appealed to me as you get to learn a lot of the aspects of the business and how it’s run. This was key to helping me decide what works best for me, what I’m good at and what I enjoy doing. Alongside this, you’re delegated a good amount of ownership and responsibility for the work you do and are not micromanaged in everything you do.

What’s the best thing about working at Kybotech? Is the company working on improving anything that doesn’t work so well?

The company is always investing. If they deem something will help grow, improve and expand the work that we do they will facilitate the budget to do so.

How would you describe life at Kybotech in 5 words or less?

Opportunity to grow and learn.

Any advice for potential candidates?

Go for it! – If you like I was and find yourself stuck on what you want to do, this is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and help develop and advance your career. You’re also constantly learning and developing and everyone in the company is approachable and friendly – offering expertise if you’re stuck or need a hand.

Thanks for your time – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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Who’s Harry?

Hi there, Harry Patte-Dobbs.

And which brand do you (primarily) work on, Harry?

So I started off working solely on Garden Buildings Direct (GBD), but I then moved on to BillyOh, and even more recently to working on Bobbin and continue to “float” between the three.

Right, and what department do you work in for these brands?

I work within the marketing department.

And what’s your role at Kybotech?

I’m classed as an SEO Copywriter.

“I’ve also learned a lot about time management, setting goals, and setting up and seeing a project through to completion”.

Harry

What Does He Do?

(If you haven’t heard of an SEO copywriter before, don’t worry. Harry, can you briefly explain your role/what it involves?)

Of course – so copywriting is the act of literally writing copy – words, sentences etc. for anything from a “strapline” for a page to product descriptions and blog posts.

Cool – and how long have you worked at Kybotech?

It’s getting on for almost 1 year now.

How big is your team/immediate department?

That’s a good question – it’s sometimes hard to pin down as there are definitely some people (like Sam in finance) who help out with marketing from time-to-time. I’d say the marketing team is fairly close-knit with regular contact between 3-5 probably people?

“A Day In The Life” of a Copywriter

Well, in the morning (especially at the start of the week), we/I run our regular reports in tools like Google Analytics – just to see that everything’s on track, to see if the changes we’re making are having an impact and whether there are any problem points.

Then, we’d usually have a quick meeting about these, come up with a plan for the week – broken down into to-do’s, expected outcomes etc. and then maybe go over it with, say, the head of IT or the CFO before getting into it!

And what gets you out of bed and to work in the morning to do all that?

I’d say probably solving anything that’s been bugging me overnight! Things like new little tweaks and changes to make our site better, make the user experience (UX) better and ultimately dominate SERPs (search engine results pages).

Otherwise, maybe a little bit of yoga and a coffee!  

Working Remotely

(How have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?)

Pretty good actually – I started in the fully-remote era as there isn’t a whole lot of need for me to be on-site (though I look forward to going at least once when things are back to normal!). Communication is regular and varied across different channels and I’ve got a nice little “home office” set up with a chair and a big desk.

What’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

Myself and my Marketing Coordinator (Holly) wanted to put more user-generated content front and centre on GBD. We realised (from the outreach that some of our social media team like Sarah had done) that loads of people used and loved our products and were happy to share their experiences. 

So we turned their experiences into little slideshows and quotes featured on the page of the product they’d bought. This was especially cool because it generated good results measured against certain KPIs and became something that we rolled out (in various forms) across other sites and acquisitions.

Skills and Experience

(What’s on your list to achieve over the next year?)

Visit the site in Worksop I guess, as I said. Find some sort of normality and stability versus the craziness of the last couple of years of flux, and definitely spread our tactics and content creation to more sites and brands under the Kybotech umbrella.

How have you seen the company change/grow since you’ve been working here?

Absolutely – I’ve helped to interview and seen some great new candidates hired, I’ve seen aesthetic changes to the E-commerce sites and even the acquisition of a new business – a lot has changed even in a year.

What useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

I had some knowledge previously but definitely got dropped in the deep end of the world of SEO/ Luckily, I think I just about managed to swim rather than sink! I’ve learned a lot more about how E-commerce businesses operate, how to use a CMS and edit and control products and content in a website’s backend. 

I’ve also learned a lot about time management, setting goals, and setting up and seeing a project through to completion.

“It’s fast-paced and high reward“.

Harry

Can you remember a memorable facepalm moment at work? (It’s ok we’ve all had them!) How did you grow/improve from this?

I seem to remember a time in my first month or so where, after reading up on forums and Youtube tutorials, I thought I’d found a simple solution to a recurring error and I ended up changing something that crash the blog for about 10 minutes before Hieu from IT came to the rescue!

Why Work at Kybotech?

(Why did you decide to apply to Kybotech – What was it about the role that seemed attractive?)

It seemed, from the interview process and job posting, that they were very receptive to candidates who were willing to work hard and learn. There was certainly an emphasis on company fit rather than experience alone – which is pretty rare even for graduate jobs. 

It also seemed like there was a real opportunity to have some ownership over the work I was contributing (which has definitely been the case!). 

What’s the best thing about working at Kybotech? Is the company working on improving anything that doesn’t work so well?

I’d say the fact that you do get to make real changes to the face of the company, websites, and ultimately success with the work you do. If anything doesn’t work so well everyone’s very receptive to breaking a problem down – jumping on a call of a Google Meet, coming up with a plan in 30mins and getting to work. 

It’s fast-paced and high reward.

How would you describe life at Kybotech in 5 words or less?

Growth – (and keep things simple)!

Any advice for potential candidates?

Weigh up your skills and consider that anything you don’t know can be taught. If you want to prove yourself as part of a team, are happy working to deadlines remotely and can motivate yourself – apply! 

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Hey Sam, so which brand do you (primarily) work for?

I work almost exclusively on Garden Buildings Direct.

What department do you work in?

I work in Kybotech’s marketing department as a graduate copywriter.

A Day In Sam’s Life

Can you briefly explain what your role involves?

Sure – so, as a copywriter, I write “copy” – that means writing anything designed to attract customers to our brands! In my role specifically, I work closely with the Garden Buildings Direct Ecommerce site and blog – whether that’s tweaking copy on a product page or writing up a new blog post.

“For me, it’s that desire to create something that’s going to help out the brand”.

Sam

And how long have you worked at Kybotech?

It’s been just over 4 months now.

How big is the team in your department?

So we have about four or five members in our marketing and writing team.

Cool, and what are some tasks that you regularly carry out?

Well, the start of the day (and the week) is always collecting data – tracking the progress of our products or our blogs to get the low-down on how everything’s going. 

If there’s stuff to be fixed – then it’s all about looking at the specifics of the data, finding a solution, and making a plan ASAP! If things are all peachy then I’ll be following my content plan, maybe giving an older blog post a refresh or writing a completely new one.

“I’ve been able to track how my own improvements affect the site which is really gratifying”.

Sam

And what gets you out of bed and to work in the morning?

I just love to write – so for me, it’s that desire to create something that’s going to help out the brand. That could be something that draws in customers to the site, or helps out people who are in a pickle.

How have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?

I finished my Master’s degree working remotely, so moving from working that way into a full-time remote job was honestly…pretty easy. I really enjoy the freedom of it – with no commute, I can get straight into the work in the morning and then relax as soon as I’ve finished in the afternoon.

And what’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

Seeing myself improve has been really nice to see actually! We take stock of how things like our own blogs are doing, so you can track how effective your plan and work has been pretty quickly. I’ve been able to track how my own improvements affect the site which is really gratifying. Hopefully, it continues!

“Kybotech put lots of emphasis on helping you learn and grow as a professional individual”.

Sam

What’s on your list to achieve over the next year?

Right now, I’d really like to try and add a bigger sustainability element to the blog and to the brands as a whole. We already work quite sustainably, reducing our emissions by working from home and in the way we make our products, so it would be great to highlight this and add sustainable and environmentally-friendly living into our identity more!

What useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

I’d say that adapting my writing to suit a consumer audience and learning how to use data analytics are the most important skills I’ve learned. But I’ve also learned an array of important professional skills relating to communication and teamwork that are really important.

Can you remember a memorable facepalm moment at work? (It’s ok we’ve all had them!) How did you grow/improve from this?

I mentioned learning how to use the data analytics services…well, I’ve had a few small facepalms where I’ve struggled with doing a specific little task that I’d been set for ages – only to learn that the solution was an easy one that I’d missed! 

It just taught me to make sure I ask for help when I’m struggling or something seems confusing. My supervisor Harry has been really good at taking the time to help whenever I’m stuck on something which has been great.

Why Kybotech?

And why did you decide to apply to Kybotech specifically?

The freedom of working remotely was one big pull, but the other was that Kybotech put lots of emphasis on helping you learn and grow as a professional individual. I had some writing experience, but in this role, I saw the opportunity to really get stuck into the marketing side of things.

Any advice for potential candidates?

Have a think about what you want to learn to get where you want to be. Kybotech are great at facilitating learning and want to help you help yourself. If you’re comfortable working remotely, this could be the place for you.

Thanks for your time – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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Hi Alice, so which brand do you (primarily) work on?

Mainly on BillyOh.

And what’s your role at Kybotech?

So I’m technically considered a graduate copywriter as part of the marketing department. Although, in the last couple of months I’ve transitioned into more of a marketing executive role (basically, less wordy and more product-based!).

And what does your role involve?

So one day I will be naming incoming products, the next I’ll be trying to solve on-site hiccups – and some days will involve both.

“I like to start the day with a tick off the checklist”.

Alice

Nice, and how long have you worked at Kybotech?

I’ve only been at Kybotech for coming up to 4 months, but when I look back at the variety of projects I’ve worked on it feels much longer!

Life at Kybotech

So can you explain what “a day in your life” looks like?

Recently, I’ve spent a lot of time making sure our newest products look great when they arrive on the BillyOh website. This is the kind of task where you don’t see the progress until they’re online and so it’s so satisfying when all your hard work is revealed!

What gets you out of bed and to work in the morning?

It’s a struggle, I can’t lie . But, usually, a cup of tea, a good podcast, and knowing that “past Alice” from yesterday has made the first task of the day something simple. I like to start the day with a tick off the checklist.

How have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?

So, because I graduated during the pandemic, I’d never worked a full-time office job prior to home working. So, it’s all been very smooth for me. I think the most important thing in any work environment is communication and I’ve never found that a problem here! I know that if I have a question or want some direction, help is only a phone call or an email away.

“I was sure that it was a company that would keep me learning and growing”.

Alice

How have you seen the company change/grow since you’ve been working here?

As I said, I’ve only worked here for 4 months. But, even in that time I’ve seen a change. In my final interview our COO, Chris, showed me Kybotech’s new acquisition, Bobbin. Since then, the Bobbin team have become part of our team, and the site is now one of the key focuses of our marketing plans.

Skills and Growth

And what useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

I’ve learnt so much! How to use different tools, lots about SEO, and even more about how a good business functions. And, I still learn new things every day. Literally, something new every single day – however small. It’s great!

Why did you decide to apply to Kybotech then Alice?

I think it was the focus on real responsibility. The application process for Kybotech was very explicit that the work would be challenging but rewarding, and I really valued that. I was sure that it was a company that would keep me learning and growing, and it has been!

Any advice for potential candidates?

Don’t worry about what you know and don’t know right now. When I first came to Kybotech, most of the programmes and terms that were being thrown around sounded like another language. So long as you show that you’re ready to work hard and learn, you’ll be a perfect fit for our team!

Thanks for your time – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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Hey Alfie, so what department do you work in?

I work within the marketing department and I’m part of the business graduate scheme.

Which brand do you (primarily) work on/for?

So, I initially started off by working primarily on BillyOh, however, due to our recent expansion and aims to increase our marketplace accounts, I’m now actively involved with working on the Garden Buildings Direct and Bobbin accounts to help to try to increase sales.

Alfie’s Role

Can you briefly explain what your role involves?

Yeah, my role involves uploading, editing and promoting product listings and content in an effort to achieve as many sales as possible throughout our marketplace accounts. So this is on both our Amazon and eBay sales channels.

“I was fully supported and welcomed by the team”.

Alfie

Cool, and how long have you worked at Kybotech?

About 8 months now.

How big is your team/immediate department?

Our marketing team currently has a group of 3-5 people with who I’m in regular contact with.

And can you explain some tasks that you regularly carry out?

Some of the tasks that I carry out each day include: processing Amazon reports and interpreting the sales and traffic figures on our product listings. I’m also involved in the promoting and advertising of our products to try to help encourage sales.

What gets you out of bed and to work in the morning?

The main thing which I’d say gets me out of bed is the sense of satisfaction that I feel when analysing the Amazon sales and reports and seeing that the products I’ve been actively working on are converting to sales and helping us achieve our targets!

“At Kybotech I’ve been able to considerably develop my knowledge and understanding”.

Alfie

So Alfie, how have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?

Having joined Kybotech from an office-based job I was, at first, quite cautious at the thought of working from home full time and potentially not getting sufficient training for my new job. 

However, this has not been the case at all, and I was fully supported and welcomed by the team who provided me with all of the resources I could ask for and were happy to help. I am now fully confident within my role and do not feel restricted by being based off-site, as this doesn’t really affect my role.

Growth and Progress

What’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

My proudest moment usually involves seeing the achievement of sales on products. Especially ones that I’ve recently worked on in terms of product optimisation or also products that I’ve focused on trying to promote to encourage greater sales.

What’s on your list to achieve over the next year?

I’m aiming to grow our Amazon account and sales channel as much as possible by expanding the range of products that are available throughout our catalogue.

How have you seen the company change/grow since you’ve been working here?

Even though I’ve only been at Kybotech since last year, we have grown massively in such a short period (and it doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon). And I’m excited and proud to be a part of it. 

Our growth has involved continually expanding our product range and we’ve also acquired other businesses to join us along our journey.

“The best thing about working at Kybotech is the level of responsibility that we’re granted”.

Alfie

What useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

Although I was involved in dealing with the Amazon account in my last job, this was primarily as a Vendor. At Kybotech I’ve been able to considerably develop my knowledge and understanding of the Amazon marketplace and seller central account. And this is all from being granted the opportunity and responsibility to solely operate our Amazon sales channel.

Can you remember a memorable facepalm moment at work? (It’s ok we’ve all had them!) How did you grow/improve from this?

Nothing major springs to mind at the moment, but I’m hoping I don’t jinx myself here! I’ve obviously had the odd spelling mistake here or there or have accidentally mislabelled a product listing, but it’s all part of the learning and can be corrected before it becomes an issue.

Why Kybotech?

Couldn’t agree more Alfie. So why did you decide to apply to Kybotech?

As a Business Economics graduate, I’ve always had an interest in the analytics and interpreting of data. I also had previous experience working in roles where I was dealing with the Amazon marketplace. 

I also like the idea and sense of achievement from sales and believed the role would give me the ability to combine all of these. I also wanted to apply some of the skills and knowledge I’d developed from my degree.

So is there a best thing about working at Kybotech? Is the company working on improving anything that doesn’t work so well?

The best thing about working at Kybotech is the level of responsibility that we’re granted and the fact that we’re actively encouraged to voice our opinion or ideas, no matter how daft they may initially seem! 

I also find it quite cool to see the products that I work on within our marketplace catalogue actually on Amazon and available for sale.

How would you describe life at Kybotech in 5 words or less?

Effective, efficient, responsible, committed, dynamic.

Nice – and any advice for potential candidates?

If you’re looking to join a hard-working, committed team that’s aiming to succeed and successfully grow the business, look no further – see how you can use your skills to help and effectively contribute.

Thanks for your time – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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Hi Amelia, so let’s start with – what department do you work in?

So I spend some of my time in the sales department side, and the rest is spent in the marketing department.

Ok, and which brand do you (primarily) work on/for?

For sales, it’s primarily Garden Buildings Direct and BillyOh. Then within marketing, it’s mostly Bobbin!

And what’s your role exactly?

I’m a sales agent, but I also float between that and the marketing department throughout the week.

“There’s a great team of people helping to develop the company further each day”.

Amelia

Can you briefly explain what your role involves?

Sure – when I’m based in sales I’m answering questions, helping place orders and solving problems if any arise. When I’m in marketing, I’m writing various blog content and doing a lot of behind the scenes work on written content for each page.

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And how long have you worked at Kybotech?

I will have worked at Kybotech for a year this February.

So how big is your team/immediate department?

Sales is comprised of about 4 to 5 people, whilst the marketing team is about 5 people. 

Life at Kybotech

And can you give us a feel for “a day in your life” at Kybotech?

My day generally starts off speaking to various people about orders they want to place, and if need be amending any customer orders. I also spend my morning answering any questions people may have on all sorts of products (this is where I learn new things every day!). 

“Everyone I’ve met has been nothing but friendly”.

Amelia

During my afternoons, I switch over to marketing. I start by focusing on writing content for blogs, whilst doing other tasks behind the scenes of each page or post like technical SEO tasks.

What gets you out of bed and to work in the morning, Amelia?

The opportunity to see something new each day! There’s never a day where I know completely what I’ll doing but that’s what keeps us growing. I’m always intrigued to see what each day will bring and to get my creative side working on whatever I have in store.

How have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?

Great! I’ve found it really helps me to stay motivated, I’m able to get on with each piece of work I have and really delve deep into my creative side. I also find it helpful when it comes to answering calls and responding to customers, there’s no distractions at all – but there’s still great contact with everyone in the team!

What’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

I’m proud of how much I’ve learnt as a whole, both within sales and marketing. I love being able to expand my mind every day – I’m always impressed by how many new paths and avenues I’ve taken through the day.

And what’s on your list to achieve over the next year?

I’d love to grow within the company some more. I’d like to get myself further into the marketing side and really grow there.

Always Learning

How have you seen the company change/grow since you’ve been working here?

Sure – there’s a great team of people helping to develop the company further each day. For example, just when you think they can’t make a site look even better, or make sales work in a new and efficient way, they do!

What useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

I’ve learned lots about time management, I’d say. Every day I make myself a list of any work I might have and prioritise the most important tasks. It makes my day run smoother and more efficient.

Can you remember a memorable facepalm moment at work? (It’s ok we’ve all had them!) 

I’ve had plenty of moments where I overthought the route to a problem, it ends up being so simple but I definitely facepalm once I realise the real solution!

Don’t worry, it happens to us all! So why did you decide to apply to Kybotech?

I loved how clear the application seemed even just from reading it. There was such a relaxed but informative vibe once the interview stages came about and everyone I’ve met has been nothing but friendly.

What’s the best thing about working at Kybotech? Is the company working on improving anything that doesn’t work so well?

I love knowing that by the end of the day, no matter if it’s in sales or marketing, I’ve been able to help in some way. There’s also endless support if you’re looking to gain further skills and learn more.

How would you describe life at Kybotech in 5 words or less?

Never a dull moment!

Any advice for potential candidates?

Be open to learning new skills and just take the leap. If you don’t apply, it’ll forever remain a “what if” moment. There are so many amazing people here and even whilst working remotely, there’s always support.

Thanks for your time – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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Let’s start simple – who are we talking to?

Hi there, I’m Brittanny.

Britt’s Role

Which brand do you (primarily) work on/for?

I mainly work on BillyOh.

What department do you work in?

So I’m a content writer in the marketing department.

Cool, and can you briefly explain what your role involves?

I write blog posts for both BillyOh and Garden Buildings Direct, but mostly for BillyOh.

How long have you worked at Kybotech?

Almost 2 years now!

“I continue to gain more and more experience and knowledge about content writing”.

Brittanny

How big is your team/immediate department?

I’d say, the core team is like 3-5 people.

A Day In Brittanny’s Life

So what does “a day in your life” look like?

At the start of the week, I do some data tracking for the BillyOh blogs to get the weekly data. This includes SEO stuff with tools like Ahrefs and Google Search Console and traffic checks with Google Analytics. 

But in general, I write at least one blog post a day for BillyOh (or sometimes for GBD). This is all the research, writing, editing, and posting for picture posts, product-related content, influencer interviews etc.!

“This company has allowed me to pursue my passion – this time as a career”.

Brittanny

And what gets you out of bed and to work in the morning?

Basically, getting work on a new task. This means constant learning and discovery for me and it’s one of the things I look forward to at work.

So how have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years, Brittanny?

I like it! I’ve been working remotely since March 2020, and it’s been more effective and convenient on my part. I used to commute to work for what seemed like ages every day…so, yeah . I also have a small working area in my room, which is a big advantage in terms of staying focused at work and being productive.

What’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

One thing that I’m proud of is that I continue to gain more and more experience and knowledge about content writing, with a bit of digital marketing expertise. Most importantly, I’m growing in my career (slowly but surely)!

What’s on your list to achieve over the next year?

To focus on developing my writing skills and expand my proficiency in marketing.

Growth and Skills

How have you seen the company change/grow since you’ve been working here?

Communication is key, and this company never fails to deliver that. As for the growth, the credit goes to all the dedicated employees. The company continues to thrive (despite the situation), and that’s all because of the people behind the scenes. In return, the company shows appreciation and gratitude, which I genuinely appreciate.

What useful skills have you learned whilst working here?

Adaptability, SEO knowledge and general communication skills.

Why did you decide to apply to Kybotech – What was it about the role that seemed attractive?

I love to write, but I used to do it mainly for fun and personal experience. But this company has allowed me to pursue my passion – this time as a career. A few years later, here I am, constantly growing!

Any advice for potential candidates?

If you want to start a writing career but don’t have a heap of experience yet, Kybotech could be your first stepping stone.

Well, thanks for your time Britt – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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Hi Sarah, so which brand do you (primarily) work on/for?

So I work for Garden Buildings Direct, BillyOh and Ritely (and more recently on Bobbin too!).

Wow, that’s a lot to juggle! And what department do you work in?

I work in the marketing department.

Sarah’s Role

So what’s your role within that department?

“Social media assistant” is my official title.

And can you briefly explain what your role involves, Sarah?

So I work closely with our marketing coordinator (Holly) to create engaging content for the 4 brands (Ritely, Garden Buildings Direct, and BillyOh) and their social media presence. This includes keeping the social media channels updated and brand-focused, and seeking out new tactics and ways of connecting with audiences!

Sounds cool – how long have you been doing that at Kybotech?

Almost 2 years now.

“The trust in my work is, I think, the best thing about working at Kybotech”.

Sarah

Sarah’s Day-to-Day

Nice, so what does “a day in Sarah’s life” at Kybotech look like?

Well, to start the week, I create a weekly social report for the 4 brands and report back to Holly.

Then for my day-to-day tasks, I start with checking all notifications on each account and responding to all Instagram DMs. I also reply to comments on posts (including Google reviews) so that we’re offering a constant presence.

Then I start on some small tasks for the accounts (content images and customer image outreach using official hashtags, community engagement etc.). After that, I usually create 1-2 weeks worth of posts and Instagram stories in advance. This includes writing captions and creating/designing graphic images and stories.

Oh, I also create and design Pinterest pins for the accounts!

Cool, and what gets you out of bed in the morning to do all that?

Well, aside from a good breakfast – being praised for a job well done, and believing in the work I do. I like knowing that I’m appreciated, because I give my all to my job, and I also like knowing that the work I’m doing is producing results that matter to the company!

Work and Achievements

How have you found working remotely during the past 1-2 years?

Well, as much as I enjoy working remotely, I do miss being in the office! I only got a chance to work in the office for maybe…2 weeks before the pandemic happened!

Working from home is very challenging but if you have a separate working space you’re good to go.

What’s one proud moment you’ve had whilst working here?

I was able to increase the brands’ Instagram followers and contribute to the success of the social media accounts.

And what’s on your list to achieve over the next year?

I’d like to be able to create more creative and interactive content and of course gain more interactions for the accounts.

Life at Kybotech

Can you remember a memorable facepalm moment at work? (It’s ok we’ve all had them!) How did you grow/improve from this?

Oh, I remember it vividly! I can’t quite remember what I’d done but I managed to get locked out of the BillyOh Instagram account . I thought we won’t be able to log in ever again!

Why did you decide to apply to Kybotech?

I think it’s because Kybotech didn’t only look at the experience you have but rather the eagerness and determination to get the job done.

What’s the best thing about working at Kybotech? Is the company working on improving anything that doesn’t work so well?

The trust in my work is, I think, the best thing about working at Kybotech. I have full access to the accounts and I get to decide and freely create content (with Holly’s approval of course!).

How would you describe life at Kybotech in 5 words or less?

Stress-free!

Any advice for potential candidates?

Yep – you don’t have to be perfect, just be yourself! Remember that skills can be easily taught but attitude can’t. So come with a good work ethic!

Thanks for your time Sarah – and if you want to follow in their footsteps, click to apply here.

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