Annelie is the National Sales Manager for Sage VIP. She is responsible for growing the organisation’s market share in all segments, from small start-up businesses to large and corporate enterprises. “Being part of a team that is innovative and successful is rewarding and the launch of new products makes my day to day work-life fulfilling and stimulating,” says Annelie.
Annelie believes the challenges she faces every day are not any different to those of her male counterparts. “Things have definitely changed over the years and when you do good work it is about your output and not your gender.”
Her secret to a healthy work-life balance: If you love your job, it is possible to balance your responsibilities at work with your family duties. It is all about priorities and staying focused. I always ensure that I spend quality time with my daughter when I get home and when she goes to bed, I will attend to work matters, if necessary. It also helps to have a good support structure, seeing that I am a single mother.
“To be employed gives women economic freedom that allows them to take charge of their own life and destiny, as well as making a difference in their workplace,” says Annelie.
Annelie’s advice to other women in a corporate environment:
If there is a conflict of opinion with a person or department within the organisation, try not to get over emotional and rather step out of the content, refocus on the issue at hand and always strive for common goals and purpose.
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