This month, fuel oil news speaks with Rena Tegala, national account manager at Mabanaft, to discover how Rena spends a typical day.
MY ALARM GOES OFF AT…
6am (5:30 if I am in the office)
THE FIRST THING I DO IS…
COFFEE! Then I check my phone to make sure there are no family dramas (in that order!)
I PREPARE FOR THE DAY AHEAD BY…
drinking my coffee!
I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT…
…coffee and shower, in that order!
MY TYPICAL DAY
A trip to the gym kicks off my morning routine around 6:30am, where I do a 45-minute workout and another half-hour in the spa. A quick shower, hop back into the car, and I’m home by 8am, ready to dive into a new day!
First stop – my diary. Checking the commodities market is the key to my day, and if it’s down, it’s happy days for me! Quick catchups with Clare, Harry, and the sales and marketing team follow, where we share a few laughs and insights about the exciting day ahead.
Logging into Mabalive, our online portal, is the real game-changer. This platform is where the magic happens – customers check orders, make sales, and manage invoices in real-time. A quick reach out to customers who might need a helping hand, and we’re set to for the day!
THE WORST PART OF MY JOB…
is when we have a market that is constantly not in our favour and supply disruptions!
THE BEST PART OF MY JOB…
Well, it’s when the office is buzzing with excitement and sales are rolling in! It’s the best motivator, and I thrive when this is the case! I might sound like an anorak, (as they say), but I really enjoy speaking with customers and colleagues alike.
And let’s talk about the office – my happy place! Not only does it break up the week, but interacting with colleagues adds that extra dash of fun. Apparently, it’s very quiet when I’m not around; I guess my charm and enthusiasm are truly missed!
I RELAX AFTER WORK BY…
making a nice meal for the family and catching up with the kids to find out how their day has been.
My younger one is a football fanatic and I think his commentary skills would give Lineker a run for his money. I wish he was that enthusiastic with his homework!
MY FAVOURITE MEAL IS…
I like all meals, you don’t get my figure just by having one favourite meal!
ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE IS…
Chocolate bars… obviously!
THE LAST THING I DO EACH DAY IS…
My kids give me a massive hug and tuck me in. Having 15- and 17-year-olds, the tables have turned! They put the lights out and bid me goodnight.
I’M NORMALLY IN BED BY…
Lights out by 10:30pm latest! Family members would spill the beans and say 9-9:30pm! Having said that, family and friends know not to call me after 8:30pm!
Image credit: Rena Tegala, Mabanaft
