Today we’d like to introduce you to Jakub Gądek and Marcin Romanowski.
Hi Jakub and Marcin, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
Jakub Gądek: It was a big chance for me to start my work at Eko Okna. I’m only 20 years old but it is not an issue for me. Lots of experience I got with Marcin within last months in our company caused me to gain new possibilities and
capabilities.
Of course, a trip to Orlando was a big challenge for that young person but I’m sure that I did a great job there and it will result in new contacts and profits for the company.
Marcin Romanowski: For a few years we are building business connections in the US, I started my career in unlucky 2020, but saw many changes in the upcoming new reality.IBS was one of them. Jakub showed the best quality – not only for the product but also in interpersonal relations and communication – this is how we are operating in the business!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Jakub Gądek: It wasn’t easy all the way. As I mentioned, I’m young and my supervisors knew that I like deep water so, around December, I was moved to an important project due to Marcin’s absence.
Luckily, I wasn’t scared of the challenge, so we overcame all the issues with the team together. It was definitely a milestone for my career.
Marcin Romanowski: That fairs was a big challenge, but created a new reality also. I prefer to manage in a hidden way and prepare an environment, Jakub is great at meeting people, spending time with them, and talking – we complete each other.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Our job is to care about relations with customers and estimate their projects. What’s more – our company is still exploring the US market so we and our team have to be creative and decision-making in important cases.
The main goal is to convince the USA that the European technology of joinery is going to dominate the whole world because of the highest quality and parameters.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Jakub Gądek: People always question my age! When we visited Orlando, I couldn’t even buy alcohol because it was a week before my 21 birthday. As I mentioned, it wasn’t an issue for me or my co-workers but I had to convince new customers that I’m really employed in our company and it’s not a joke.
Marcin Romanowski: That wasn’t my first fair! I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry and we had an opportunity to participate in a similar event. Unfortunately, Covid makes everything harder. Luckily, the IBS was a big success so we are all happy.
Pricing:
- PVC windows are around 250$-350$ per example unit.
- Aluminum windows around 300$-370$ per example unit.
- Production time of PVC: 3-4 weeks.
- Production time of aluminum: 4-6 weeks.
Contact Info:
- Email: jakub.gadek@ekookna.pl
- Website: ekookna.pl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekooknasa
Image Credits
EKO OKNA S.A.
