Brandy Schrantz, Inside Sales
For the second time since being hired by Houston’s in March, 2010, Brandy Schrantz is being recognized as Employee of the Quarter. Brandy was chosen for the 2014 1st quarter because she is efficient and detail oriented, is not afraid to ask questions, and will work on implementing changes to help the department run more smoothly. Additionally—and equally as important—Brandy brings a lot of fun to the work day!
Brandy is a plethora of knowledge within Houston’s as she has worked in many departments. Originally hired to fill an AP position, Brandy has also trained in the Returns Department, worked in Purchasing as a Purchasing Assistant and a Buyer, as well as in Inside Sales where she is currently the lead employee. As a member of the Inside Sales team, Brandy takes orders and sources product for customers, gives quotes, sets up new items as requested, and works with the warehouse, accounting, and transportation department to ensure orders are timely. The Inside Sales Lead position also requires Brandy to help train new employees, analyze reports, and work on any additional special projects as assigned.
Learning is enjoyable to Brandy, a self-proclaimed “nerd,” and she feels that wanting to absorb all she can about the restaurant industry, combined with a love of special projects, talking and exchanging pleasantries with customers on a daily basis, and taking a certain joy from the demands of multi-tasking—a huge requirement of her job—is what makes her so inherently good at what she does. She is not afraid to ask “Why?” in order to gain a deeper understanding of the big picture, and this allows her to more easily answer customer questions and to help them to make decisions.
Brandy loves working in the Inside Sales Department, and she loves working at Houston’s in general. The team dynamic within the company makes the entire day pleasant, rather than a chore. While away from the office, though, Brandy likes to hike and camp, to take small weekend trips with her family and/or friends, to watch movies with her family while snuggling and eating popcorn. She is currently training to run her first half marathon, and a recent new hobby is to see local areas where movies have been filmed.
Congratulations on being 2014’s 1st quarter Employee of the Quarter, Brandy. You are a valued employee and your hard work is appreciated!
