MD John Pickering shares his thoughts about life at Miele
Tell us about your career journey to where you are today?
I started my career in Private banking as a Graduate Trainee, moving to Mars, Kraft and Sara Lee in sales & strategy roles that were local and global in responsibility, latterly working in Switzerland. I worked as a General Manager for Mars in Ireland for 4 years before returning to the UK and working for Miele.
Why Miele?
I was attracted by the values of the Miele business, the incredible quality and heritage, combined with a desire for rapid evolution.
The freedom and responsibility we are given as employees to make a difference every day - Immer Besser – is motivating and creates a fantastic culture to work in. Our business is a winning business with huge opportunities for growth and personal development.
What do you like most about working at Miele GB?
I enjoy every interaction with our amazing employees in the Miele family. Across geographic areas, there is unity and a strong desire to collaborate
How would you describe the culture at Miele?
Inclusive, performance-driven, family values, pacy, and evolving fast to become even more pioneering. We encourage ideas over hierarchy and collaborate to drive change towards our vision as Creators of Quality.
What advice would you give to someone thinking of joining Miele?
Miele is a business that has a successful history and an incredibly exciting future. We have a well-proven ability to change and reinvent ourselves to deliver goals and create customer delight. Miele is a fantastic place to learn and grow, while enjoying the culture and team work.
We have a business that connects with the customer across many touch points. Our desire is to create delightful experiences every day as ‘The most Trusted and desired Premium Brand’.
About Miele GB
We all have a responsibility to do everything we can to ensure a brighter, more sustainable future - from the largest multinational to the smallest family home.
'Immer Besser' defines Miele's commitment to always do better in everything we do. It keeps motivating us to make better, smarter appliances so the homes and businesses they serve become more sustainable, from one generation to the next.
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