Next up in our "Five Minutes With" series, we get to know William Heckadon, Global Sales Director at Teamwork Commerce. William is a music and movie connoisseur who has even featured in a few films himself. Here's what he had to say about his experience working at Teamwork Commerce.
What is your role at Teamwork Commerce?
I am the Global Sales Director for Teamwork Commerce. My responsibilities involve driving the company's sales strategy on a global scale, while managing and coordinating teams internationally.
What inspired you to join the retail tech industry?
Retail is such a vibrant and fascinating industry, which, like tech itself, covers multiple areas with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to global enterprises. It's an exciting time to be in retail tech, particularly around artificial intelligence, tailored consumer shopping experiences, and growth in several strategic areas. I've been in the tech industry for many years, and it felt like a natural progression.
What is your favorite thing about working in the retail industry?
It's constantly evolving, both from a business and a consumer perspective. Retail covers extremes, which makes it a dynamic and compelling industry with multifaceted technologies and evolving consumer demand. It's a rewarding and exciting industry to be part of.
What is the best career advice you've ever received?
Never assume you have all the answers, and always continue to learn. Also: work hard and be nice to people.
What is your favorite thing about working at Teamwork Commerce?
Aside from Teamwork Commerce being a leader in its field, it would have to be the culture. It's great to work for a company with such a supportive, diverse, and driven team.
Who are your key role models?
My parents are my biggest role models. My father taught me, by example, how to lead with kindness and respect and still be very successful. My mother continues to teach me to persevere with good humor and to never stop learning.
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Book: As an avid reader, this changes constantly, but the books I return to over the years include To Kill a Mockingbird, A Tale of Two Cities, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Movie: As with books, there are too many favorites to pick just one, but the Bond films are always up there, and more recently I've enjoyed Parasite and Dune.
Album: I'm going to cheat on this one, since it's impossible to choose. My musical tastes span many genres and decades, so my favorite album is really just a varied and interesting Spotify playlist.
Most people don't know that: Along with speaking a number of languages, I've also been in a few films, most notably as a reporter in Cinderella Man with Russell Crowe.
In my spare time: I enjoy nothing more than getting together over a good meal with friends and family, as well as going to the gym, seeing new places, reading, writing, and compiling new Spotify playlists.