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Title: My new job
Post by: hookedon4wding on January 02, 2012, 02:24:11 PM
Hi all, sitting back in my camp chair on the banks of the Murray, I thought it was as good a time as any to let you know about my new job.

As of this time next week, I'll be sitting at my new desk inside the marketing department at ARB head office in Kilsyth.

I've been lucky enough to score a position which, amongst a lot of other things, includes a social media aspect that'll require me to get involved in a range of 4wd and camping related forums (like this one) :) on behalf of ARB.  So, keep an eye out for a new ARB username in the coming weeks and remember, be nice to the new guy! :).

Cheers, Sam.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: D4D on January 02, 2012, 02:33:05 PM
Congrats, watch out for Andy!
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: POD on January 02, 2012, 02:33:51 PM
Sh!t hot! All My Swag members will receive a 50% discount!

Lovin' your work already!
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: swanny on January 02, 2012, 02:35:05 PM
Congrats, now lets start talking about swagger discounts....hahahah ;D
Title: My new job
Post by: hookedon4wding on January 02, 2012, 02:58:48 PM
Haha, thought I might see a few discount type replies :).
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: crackacoldie on January 02, 2012, 03:03:15 PM
Congratulations to my NEW BEST MATE  Have fun with the new role. :cup:

 :cheers: Cracka

Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Crisp Image on January 02, 2012, 03:07:26 PM
So Sam when do you get the Bar work on the front of your tug?
Oh and congratulations.
Regards
Geoff
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: baldheadedgit on January 02, 2012, 03:09:22 PM
Discount's.??..  How rude are you people,,, >:(





What about some Freebie's Sam ...Buddie.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Teabag on January 02, 2012, 03:16:19 PM
Green with envy. Good luck with the new job and hope it works out as expected. If you ever need some assistance in the FNQ area for testing etc, I'm happy to assist where I can.....Cheers and good luck, you bastard...... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: GU Rich on January 02, 2012, 04:28:12 PM
Good stuff Sam I often pop in there and pick up a few things. An old schoolmate of mine has worked there for years. I'll say g'day next time I'm there.

Cheers
Rich
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Black Diamond on January 02, 2012, 04:47:40 PM
Congratulations Sambo :cheers:
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: dno on January 02, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
So now we have a direct line to the promised land............     8)

Well done on the new job Sam.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: mystq on January 02, 2012, 05:48:53 PM
Congratulations to my NEW BEST MATE  Have fun with the new role. :cup:

 :cheers: Cracka

Get in line,,,,,,,,,,,  ;D
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Joff on January 02, 2012, 06:27:49 PM
Pfft, I don't want discounts or freebees.. Get me a job too.. surley there are marketing/product mgt possies in Sydney  ;D
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: McGirr on January 02, 2012, 07:59:13 PM
More than happy to test some products for you on this years Cape trip

Mark
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: speewa158 on January 02, 2012, 08:24:26 PM
Sam don't be swayed be these freeloading swines . You have to work for what you get . I'm prepaired to put in to help you in our joint venture
Heres the deal ARB fully kit out my NS Paj in return I will park it outside pubs around Aus to promote the range .  As 4WDers  have been known to take a  :cheers: or 2 as they wonder past the Display /Working Rig they will mentaly make a list of stuff they want . All I need is the FULL  NS Range  of kit Ho & the expences card to cover 1 or 2 things that may crop up as I go .
I could make the rig avalible now to be kitted up so you can really WOW the bosses when you start ,arrr when is that anyway  ???  details anyway .
 in antisapation in a pub car park  near you
                                                                           Speewa
Mate could you pop down & drive me home as  :police: are looking at the rig at present . TOO good to drive home , Myself  :cheers: ( See its working already )
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Symon on January 02, 2012, 08:36:09 PM
Surely you'll need some electrical assistance ;D
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: speewa158 on January 02, 2012, 08:38:52 PM
Surely you'll need some electrical assistance ;D
Symon Well spotted but where would we look amounts the self promoters out there  ??? ???  :cheers:
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Wandering Tassie on January 03, 2012, 05:37:01 AM
Sam, well done on the new job. It's always good to have a job that aligns with your hobby.

Speewa, you should have asked for a beer allowance. It would only be fair seeing as your promoting their product in your time.

Trevor
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: achjimmy on January 03, 2012, 07:26:44 AM
Congratulations, sounds like you will have a great time and given ARB are a fairly slick Marketing company already I would say you will be with a great team.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: achjimmy on January 03, 2012, 07:28:57 AM
Sam don't be swayed be these freeloading swines . You have to work for what you get . I'm prepaired to put in to help you in our joint venture
Heres the deal ARB fully kit out my NS Paj in return I will park it outside pubs around Aus to promote the range .  As 4WDers  have been known to take a  :cheers: or 2 as they wonder past the Display /Working Rig they will mentaly make a list of stuff they want . All I need is the FULL  NS Range  of kit Ho & the expences card to cover 1 or 2 things that may crop up as I go .
I could make the rig avalible now to be kitted up so you can really WOW the bosses when you start ,arrr when is that anyway  ???  details anyway .
 in antisapation in a pub car park  near you
                                                                           Speewa
Mate could you pop down & drive me home as  :police: are looking at the rig at present . TOO good to drive home , Myself  :cheers: ( See its working already )

Hey Speewa have you seen ARBs complete range for the Pajero? Wouldn't be much of a kitted vechile mate sadly.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: HEM19X on January 03, 2012, 07:56:13 AM
Sam don't be swayed be these freeloading swines . You have to work for what you get . I'm prepaired to put in to help you in our joint venture
Heres the deal ARB fully kit out my NS Paj in return I will park it outside pubs around Aus to promote the range .  As 4WDers  have been known to take a  :cheers: or 2 as they wonder past the Display /Working Rig they will mentaly make a list of stuff they want . All I need is the FULL  NS Range  of kit Ho & the expences card to cover 1 or 2 things that may crop up as I go .
I could make the rig avalible now to be kitted up so you can really WOW the bosses when you start ,arrr when is that anyway  ???  details anyway .
 in antisapation in a pub car park  near you
                                                                           Speewa
Mate could you pop down & drive me home as  :police: are looking at the rig at present . TOO good to drive home , Myself  :cheers: ( See its working already )

Speewa, it's not kitting out the 4by that would hurt, it would be keeping up the VB while you travel!! lol
Title: My new job
Post by: hookedon4wding on January 03, 2012, 10:34:32 AM
Thanks for all of the well wishes folks.

Speewa, I'll see what I can do. Doesn't sound unreasonable at all :).

Cheers, Sam.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Brett B on January 03, 2012, 02:55:29 PM
We have a female CAD and design person at work no names but her partner works for ARB in the CAD  Design area
Will find out his name
Congrats on the new job
:cheers:
Brett
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: WilSurf on January 03, 2012, 03:30:32 PM
Congratulations Sam with your new job.
Title: My new job
Post by: BigJules on January 03, 2012, 03:32:31 PM
That's terrific Sam, all the best. The ARB marketing team have really lifted in the last two years, so you'll be joining a good crew I'm sure.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: speewa158 on January 03, 2012, 05:51:51 PM
Sam, well done on the new job. It's always good to have a job that aligns with your hobby.

Speewa, you should have asked for a beer allowance. It would only be fair seeing as your promoting their product in your time.

Trevor
Trevor the " Expences Card " should cover any small thing that crops up as I Pub Crawl Aus  :cheers:
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: schmik on January 04, 2012, 10:40:14 AM
As your first task... can you put out a statement on 'grey' imports.
What is ARBs policy for warranty and price matching for products purchased overseas.

E.G.  ARB air lockers are cheaper to buy in the USA and get freighted here. Will ARB price match those? Do they offer an international warranty.

I don't plan on buying anything soon but these types of issues get thrown around A LOT on social media.

mike
Title: My new job
Post by: hookedon4wding on January 04, 2012, 11:16:52 AM
Mike, I'll look into this next week once I've officially started.

Cheers, Sam.
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Hairs on January 04, 2012, 11:27:38 AM
Hi Sam,
Happy NY and well done on the job appointment.
No better way for a business to hear, listen to, the good, the bad and what customers expect from their products.
I reckon it's great to see reps from businesses being involved with the groups that they sell to, should be more of it. ;D
Hope it all goes well,
Happy & safe travels.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: schmik on January 04, 2012, 11:35:13 AM
Cheers Sam!

FWIW, I am married to an 'organisational communications specialist', masters level.    She works for one of the big two supermarket chains.   These big corporations have NO IDEA when it comes to social media.

Good to see ARB investing in this type of work.  Having a look at my 22 year old brother and his mates. Their entire life is social media and they have money to burn.   

Congrats!

mike
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: Crisp Image on January 10, 2012, 03:15:43 PM
So Sam,
How are you settling in at the new job?
Regards
Geoff
Title: Re: My new job
Post by: speewa158 on January 10, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
Sam now that you have settled in to the new work place & taken control , its time to reconsider my proposal . Speewa's Pajero Around Australia  Accessories Promotional  Tour  . This dose include its own triple A rating  ( Around Australia Accessories  ) so it is all good . As an extra to this idea possibly we could involve other Swagger in other branded rigs . Duchess might be up to having her FJ kitted , you get my drift  .Then we could meet with all the differant rigs for a photo op at a given location as a promo of your range . Any body that wants there rig kitted out should post a request so we can promote the Fantastic ARD range  ;D. No pressure but my rig can be kitted out from tomorrow on at a moments notice   :cheers: