Name: Rachel Airey
Company Name: The Cumberland Building Society
Length of time in role: Four years
What was your first job: I worked in Asda House in Leeds in the Accounts Payable department when I was at university as part of my Economics degree. It was a fabulous introduction to the corporate world in a friendly and nurturing environment.
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What personal skills do you need in your current role? A passion for property and your local area is key, but equally important is a love of working with people. As a valuer I love working closely with my customers to help them ensure their home makes the best first impression when it goes on the market, and then seeing them move into their new homes.
What is your best business memory? Having our best month ever for new property listings in May this year is definitely up there as a high point.
What is your worst business memory? While at university I had a waitressing job. I was learning to carry trays with one hand and tipped a glass of red wine over a customer. It wasn’t a pleasant experience for either of us!
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