Owen Getz
- Project Sales Manager
- IGSE
School Information
School: Purdue
College Major: Engineering
Years at College Works: 2019-2021
Career Information
Working For: IGSE
Title: Project Sales Manager
Industry: Manufacturing
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
IGSE is an ag construction company focused on the construction/service of grain systems for farmers. I cover all sales in Indiana from sourcing leads to closing deals. Throughout the sales process and project, I am in charge of sourcing materials, designing the site, communicating with operations internally and customers externally, ensuring quality on site, solving problems as they come up on projects, and collecting payments from customers.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Being involved with the largest project in our company’s history.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting gave me the confidence I needed to strive for more than just average, and helped push me towards my full, God-given potential.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
The experience I gained through College Works immediately helped me get the career I am in today, and helped me take on more responsibility as a first-year hire. Today, I use the mindset that I established in College Works of growing in leadership and taking ownership of my role.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
The greatest lesson from College Works I had learned was to take ownership of failures, but to praise others during success. This is the essence of good leadership.
How have the friendships and networks you built during CW affected you?
The friendships I made in College Works have lasted well after the internship, and have been a great resource for business partnerships.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Recognize the season of life you are in, and take full advantage of it. There is no other time in life like when you are in college. Take advantage of the opportunity to separate yourself from the competition.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Always be willing to learn, take ownership, and keep a growth mindset. Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo to push for improvements and efficiency. When working with a team, be humble, hungry, and smart.