Sophie Wand

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Beyond The Blend

Plan Grow Do

26 episodes

6 days ago

Beyond the Blend is a conversational podcast series, designed to explore the personal and professional journeys of individuals in the lubricant sector. Your hosts Steve Knapp and Rob Taylor aim to inspire listeners by sharing stories about careers, challenges, successes, and learning moments. The focus is on humanising the industry, showcasing its diversity, and highlighting personal experiences to attract and inspire talent. Guests discuss pivotal moments, including their greatest challenges or adversities and the lessons learned, to demonstrate the rich opportunities within the sector.

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Sophie Wand

Beyond The Blend

38 minutes 10 seconds

9 months ago

Sophie Wand

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Blend, Steve Knapp speaks with Sophie Wand, Sales and Marketing Advisor for UK Lubricants Indirect at Shell, about her journey from a graduate program to a pivotal role at one of the world's largest energy companies. Please note: Sophie's views are her own.

Sophie’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and seizing opportunities in an ever-evolving industry.

Key highlights from the episode include:

Navigating a Dual Role: Sophie shares how she balances her work in sales, managing a territory in the South and engaging directly with automotive customers, with her contributions to Shell’s marketing strategy, including digital campaigns and event planning.

Diversity in the Energy Sector: Reflecting on her experiences as a young female leader, Sophie discusses Shell's inclusive culture and the importance of visible female role models in breaking down barriers in male-dominated industries like automotive and energy.

Passion for Energy Transition: Sophie delves into her commitment to addressing climate change and why she joined Shell to be part of the solution, emphasising the significance of making meaningful contributions to the energy transition.

Building Confidence: From leading workshops for Euro Car Parts account managers to navigating workshops as a customer-facing advisor, Sophie offers insights into developing confidence and the importance of putting yourself forward.

Future Aspirations: Sophie talks about the opportunities she sees in Shell’s global operations, including roles in e-mobility and social investment, as well as her desire to make an impact in energy transition initiatives.

Whether you're a graduate exploring career paths, a professional navigating the challenges of customer-facing roles, or someone passionate about the energy industry, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration.

Connect with Sophie Wand on LinkedIn and explore her journey as she continues to make waves in the lubricant and energy sectors.

*All content, views and opinions expressed by Sophie belong solely to her and do not reflect or represent Shell plc.