Rachael Sowerby joined Cottam in 2021 and supports the Sales and Marketing Team.
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Can you describe your role…
I’m the Sales and Marketing Assistant here at Cottam. I am responsible for managing the sales inbox and helping customers to place their orders, as well as managing the Cottam social media accounts and content calendar.
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What would be your dream job if you didn’t work at Cottam?
Anything with dogs!. I love dogs, they make the best friends.
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Scones – jam first, or cream?
I don’t like scones (criminal!), but if I did have to choose…jam, because it looks better!
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What’s a random fact about yourself that no one would know?
I once slept next to one of the lion statues in Trafalgar Square. It was for the premier of the final Harry Potter film. You had to be there a day in advance to see the stars, but it was well worth it – I saw most of the cast including the author JK Rowling and managed to get Warwick Davis’ autograph.
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What is the best thing about working at a brush factory?
Learning new things about our products and how they can help customers. I love being able to apply my marketing skills to a totally different industry.
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I hear you’re turning 30 very soon – what would you like to achieve in the next decade?
I’d like to get on the property ladder and buy my first home – as soon as I buy a house I’m going to get a dog! I would also like to continue working in marketing and achieve my level 6 CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) qualification.
I’d also like to travel more – travel is a passion of mine, I love visiting new places and learning the history.