Kelsey Lythgoe Spotlight
We caught up with Kelsey Lythgoe, Radius’ Sales & Business Development Manager, who gives us an insight into her interests outside of work and tells us about the best part of her job;
“Working with the team to develop tower crane schemes, promoting the business, and helping our customers achieve their goals.”
Read more about Kelsey’s role and the interesting route she took which lead her to Radius.
What career path did you take to get to where you are now?
I was playing football professionally, which gave me a scholarship to York University to study sports science & sports development. I then went into coaching and teaching, and my aspirations were to be a secondary school PE teacher. After leaving university 5 years ago, I got a job at Radius as administrative support for tower cranes. This was only meant to be a ‘summer job’ but I soon realised that loved the construction industry, and more specifically tower cranes, which lead to a complete career change! I started taking on more responsibilities and worked hard to get to the position I am in now.
What does your daily routine look like?
Customer calls and meetings, tower crane estimates, cost sheets, budget sheets, update CRM, lots of emails, and work with colleagues to get started on projects and close deals.
What is your biggest accomplishment since working at Radius?
Closing tower cane deals with the support of the team around me.
How have you grown professionally whilst working at Radius?
Working at Radius has improved my communication skills, IT skills, my time management and organisation.
What is the most difficult challenge you’ve experienced working for us?
It is always great to meet up with customers face to face to talk about new schemes and how we can help them; however, since the lockdowns I have found that a lot of people prefer to be on a Teams meeting or Zoom call. Although these tools are very handy, I do find it a lot more productive being sat around the same table as the customer.
What motivates you at work?
Working for a good company and with a lovely team.
Who would be your perfect dinner party guests – you can have four (dead or alive)!
The four members of ABBA
What kind of music do you like?
Pop, Electro-Dance
What’s the best concert you’ve been to?
Taylor Swift – Reputation Tour
Do you like reading? If so, what genre of books do you like?
Yes, autobiographies, thrillers, horrors, and comedies.
What’s the best book you’ve read recently?
How to Kill Your Family
What’s something you’re proud of?
Recently became a homeowner with my partner, and I do a job that I am passionate about.
What’s your favourite film?
Bridesmaids, Little Miss Sunshine, Silver Linings Playbook
If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
I’d be rich and not have to complete Employee Spotlights…lol
What’s one thing you’re really good at?
Finishing a pint in 60 seconds.
Have you ever met anyone famous?
I know some of the Lionesses team that won the 2022 Euros.
If you could have a career in anything, what would it be?
Pop Star – I want to be a member of a girl group.
Which historical figure would you most like to meet?
Princess Diana
What three items would you take with you to a deserted island?
Unlimited supply of Bira Moretti, unlimited supply of food, and suntan cream.
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