{"id":3376,"date":"2025-07-07T12:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T11:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smileymonroe.com\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2026-09-16T23:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:38:06","slug":"from-lisburn-to-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smileymonroe.com\/de\/careers-stories\/2025\/07\/from-lisburn-to-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"Von Lisburn nach Nashville: Daniels Umzug nach Amerika"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, Sales Engineer, Daniel Gillen, is relocating from Northern Ireland to work in our Kentucky office in the USA! We caught up with Daniel to find out more about this exciting new chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your current role?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sure! I\u2019ve been working as an International Sales Engineer since July 2023, primarily supporting the U.S. market. In addition to managing sales and technical support for clients in the U.S., I also handle inquiries and prospecting across other regions globally. My role involves bridging technical understanding with commercial needs\u2014working closely with both customers and internal teams to deliver effective solutions and drive international growth.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What has your journey with Smiley Monroe looked like so far?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>My journey into this role has been quite a natural progression. I graduated with a Master\u2019s degree in Electronic Engineering, along with a second Master\u2019s in Automation Engineering from The Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg in Germany. After university, I moved into sales roles where I gained valuable commercial experience, but I always wanted to find a position that merged both my technical background and my interest in customer-facing work. The Sales Engineer role at Smiley Monroe has been a perfect fit\u2014allowing me to apply my engineering knowledge while also focusing on building strong relationships with clients across global markets.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How will being based in the USA help you better serve our customers?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>What excites me most about working more closely with our North American clients and partners is the opportunity to build deeper, more collaborative relationships. There\u2019s a real appetite for innovation and efficiency in that market and being closer to the action allows me to better understand their unique needs, respond faster, and add more value in real time. I\u2019m also looking forward to being more hands-on\u2014visiting customer sites, supporting trials, and identifying new opportunities that may not surface through remote communication<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are you most excited about for joining the team in the US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I\u2019m really looking forward to joining the strong team already established in the U.S. I\u2019m excited to work directly with customers, understand their needs firsthand, and help deliver solutions that truly make a difference. Being there in person will let me collaborate more effectively and contribute to building even better relationships.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What will you miss most about Northern Ireland?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Boojum!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are you most looking forward to trying or doing in the US?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I\u2019m looking forward to visiting different states and experiencing the cultural differences firsthand. The U.S. is so diverse, and I\u2019m curious to see how life varies from place to place\u2014whether it\u2019s the pace, the food, or the way people connect. It\u2019ll be interesting to get out and explore beyond where I\u2019m based and really understand what makes each area unique.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best of luck with your new chapter, Daniel! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, Sales Engineer, Daniel Gillen, is relocating from Northern Ireland to work in our Kentucky office in the USA! We caught up with Daniel to find out more about this exciting new chapter. 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