What tasks do you typically handle on a daily basis?
I work with sales and purchasing for one of our largest customers – currently in outdoor, meaning garden furniture and related items. My job involves direct contact with the customer’s buyers. Together with my colleagues, I inspire the customer by developing new products, and then we at Tradepoint manage the entire process from sales until the products are available in stores almost a year later. In addition, there are the more hardcore negotiations, where the customer’s existing products are tendered among several suppliers – and of course, we also compete for those.

My everyday work is a mix of meetings with the customer and communication via phone and email. A large part of my time is also spent coordinating with suppliers and colleagues in Asia, as well as with departments in Denmark. On average, I travel 50–60 days a year, primarily to Asia, but also to suppliers in Europe or in connection with trade fairs and similar events.

What is your background?
I knew early on that I wanted to work with business and negotiation. I studied Cand. Negot. in business, language, and culture, and have worked for many years in international trade, sales, and purchasing. Since 2018, I’ve been part of Tradepoint.

What is the best thing about your job?
It’s closing the deal – I am, after all, a salesperson. But for that to succeed, many things need to come together, and it requires close collaboration between departments and people – both in Denmark and Asia. We’re not afraid to challenge each other to improve, and we speak our minds, knowing we’ll be heard. It’s also important to me that there’s freedom and responsibility given to the individual.

What makes Tradepoint a good place to work?
The teamwork and collaboration – both within my own team and across the company. We have a strong community, good relationships, and valuable sparring across departments. It’s professionally exciting, but also fun and enjoyable to be here.

What would you say to others considering applying for a job here?
Do it – no doubt about it! It’s a great company with great people. The pace is high, and we work both to solve things here and now and to improve the way we do things. There’s a strong focus on people and a genuine desire to involve everyone.

Can you share a fun or memorable experience from a business trip?
When I first started, I traveled to Asia with our then owner to explore new business opportunities. It was both fun and a completely different time, when we often made quick deals. Today, the requirements are stricter and the processes longer – which places new and exciting demands on us as salespeople.

What tasks do you typically handle on a daily basis?
I’m part of the Aftersales department, where I work with aftersales, claims, negotiations, and estimates, but also spare parts handling, transport, and re work. In addition, I’m responsible for the daily operations, keeping an overview of the team’s tasks and priorities. As a link between many functions, I have a broad interface and collaborate closely with other departments in Denmark, colleagues in China and Vietnam, as well as suppliers and customers in many different countries. I thrive in the high pace and the close communication with many different stakeholders. And I love the variety and unpredictability of my job – never quite knowing what the day will bring.

What is your background?
I originally trained as a bookkeeper. I joined Tradepoint in 2016, starting in the finance department through a temp agency. Alongside finance tasks, I also handled orders and product registrations. After a few years, I moved to the department where I am today. Having tried many different tasks over the years has given me a solid business understanding. I also have many years of experience as a waiter – probably why I enjoy speed and variety so much.

What makes Tradepoint a good place to work?
My fantastic colleagues and the strong team spirit mean a lot. Here there’s freedom with responsibility, and it goes both ways – when you give something, you get something back. The company does a lot to ensure employee well being, for example, we recently built a large cultural area for community and knowledge sharing, as well as quiet booths for individual focus. There’s a short distance from top to bottom, and mutual respect for both professionalism and personality. Everyone greets each other, regardless of role.

What would you say to others considering applying for a job here?
If you thrive in a busy everyday life with exciting and personal challenges, this is the place for you.

Do you have a hobby that might surprise your colleagues?
Many are surprised that I’m both a motorcyclist and a hunter. I own several motorcycles and hunt with both shotgun and rifle. A big dream of mine is to travel to Africa, where I can combine unique travel experiences with hunting.

If you were to describe the culture in three words, which would you choose?

• Recognition – we give a pat on the shoulder when things go well, and feedback when there’s room for improvement
• Pace – we’re prepared to move fast and handle many different tasks
• Care – colleagues are informal, helpful, and contribute to making this a great place to be.

What tasks do you typically handle on a daily basis?
I take care of all the practical aspects of HR – everything from payroll, contracts, and onboarding programs to travel and visas, Christmas gifts, and flu vaccinations. In addition, I act as the company’s go to person for all sorts of tasks, I’m a member of the staff association, and I’m responsible for the gift fund.

What is your background, and how do you use it in your work? I trained in banking back in the 1980s and worked as a clerk and branch manager. Even though I don’t use my banking education directly in my current job, my experience with service and numbers is a great strength in many of my tasks. I’ve been here since 2004 and am probably best known for my motto: “What can be done today should not wait until tomorrow.”

What is the best thing about your job?
I love the variety and the fact that no two days are alike. The atmosphere is wonderfully open – there’s no hierarchy here, but we respect each other. I enjoy my tasks and the trust and freedom we’re given to solve them. When I started, I’ve worked part time with HR tasks, but also with many other responsibilities, such as invoicing and customer orders. In the beginning, I even helped assemble furniture. I think it’s fun to go to work, and I have no plans to retire as long as I’m enjoying myself, my mind keeps up, and both my manager and colleagues feel I’m making a valuable contribution.

What makes Tradepoint a good place to work?
It’s a healthy workplace with good working conditions, and we get along well with each other. There’s a strong sense of togetherness, the tone is positive – and everyone can talk to everyone.

How do you see the opportunities for development at Tradepoint?
They’re good. There’s generally a lot of openness to people’s wishes, and many employees have held different positions within the organization.

What would you say to others considering applying for a job here?
Go ahead – Tradepoint is a really great place to work.

What is your favorite dish in the canteen?
I enjoy the variety, and I’m not picky. I’m always excited to try new dishes. My friends rarely get the same meal twice when I’m cooking at home. I’ve even tried guinea pig in Peru and sea cucumber in China.

Which collegial tradition do you appreciate the most?
We have a lovely tradition of giving gifts on birthdays. When you arrive at work on your birthday, your colleagues have decorated your desk and bought you a present. It’s a tradition I truly value.

What tasks do you typically handle on a daily basis?
I’m responsible for our graphic material – everything from creating sales brochures, presentations, trade fair invitations, and various cards to photographing products, employees, and environments. In addition, I design our showroom and make sure that at trade fairs in places like Germany and Shanghai we always present ourselves with an attractive stand, the right furnishings, and the expression we want to convey.

What is your background?
I trained as a visual merchandiser at Salling Group in 2001 and have worked the profession ever since. I use that experience every day when working with interior design and the visual presentation of our products. I’ve been with Tradepoint since 2016.

What is the best thing about your job?
Interior design is my passion, and I love making our furniture look its very best. It’s amazing to get paid for doing your hobby every day. My job is very versatile, and I’m involved in activities across the whole company – something I really appreciate, since I’m not made to sit behind a computer screen all day. My most important task is to make the sales team’s everyday life a little easier, and it means a lot to be able to make a difference for my colleagues.

What makes Tradepoint a good place to work?
I have the freedom to be myself and to leave my own mark on everyday life. We have a strong sense of togetherness with room for diversity and mutual respect – both professionally and personally.

What would you say to others considering applying for a job here?
They’ll meet kind, fun, and skilled colleagues with a strong team spirit. We help each other across disciplines, and that makes everyday life both easier and more enjoyable.

Do you have a hobby that might surprise your colleagues?
I practice rhythmic gymnastics to keep both my mind and body in shape. It’s a team sport where we’re deeply dependent on each other – just like in my work. Funny enough, coordination is one of my strengths at work, but in the sports hall it sometimes feels like my arms and legs have a life of their own.

Can you share a memorable experience from your job?
When we had to unload two large containers of furniture for our showroom. Colleagues from all over the company dropped what they were doing and pitched in. It was hard work, but also a fantastic example of our team spirit and willingness to pull together.

What tasks do you typically handle on a daily basis?
I work with assortment, product and business development, branding, as well as trends and tendencies. I often find inspiration at trade fairs, on TV, in magazines, on social media, and from many other sources. I translate all of that into a Scandinavian design touch in the products we develop and the way we present them. At the same time, I prepare the sales team to present the products in the best possible way and ensure that, as a team, we reach our goals.

What is your background, and how do you use it in your work?
I hold a degree in marketing management and have nearly 10 years of experience in sales and purchasing within the industry. That background gives me a solid perspective on both product development and furniture. Since 2017, I’ve traveled regularly to China and Vietnam, and since 2024 I’ve been part of Tradepoint.

What is the best thing about your job?
The variety. I keep my finger on the pulse and stay involved where things happen. I get to create and develop – both products and the business – while using my knowledge and experience to find the best solutions and give products new life.

What makes Tradepoint a good place to work?
It’s especially my colleagues and the international environment that make everyday life inspiring. The travelling is both exciting and demanding, but it also delivers great results and strengthens collaboration across borders. There are also good opportunities for personal development – you’re listened to, supported by management, and encouraged to continuously improve, for example through training. Since I started, I’ve taken on a new role, which illustrates the strong opportunities for growth at Tradepoint.

What would you say to others considering applying for a job here?
Go for it! There’s room for everyone – whether you want to be in the spotlight or work more behind the scenes. There are great opportunities to travel, try different things, and develop both professionally and personally.

Do you have a hobby that might surprise your colleagues?
I also love creating and experimenting at home – it could be paintings, a flower cloud, or an old TV transformed with artificial flowers and string lights. Interior design probably plays a bigger role for me than for the average man.

What is the most unforgettable dish you’ve tried while traveling?
I’ve tasted century eggs, a Chinese delicacy – but also one of the few dishes I had to spit out. I’ve also tried fugu fish, which can be deadly if not prepared correctly.

Can you share a fun or memorable experience from a business trip?
On a trip to China, I fell ill, lost my luggage, and ended up in complete chaos. Luckily, with the help of great colleagues in both China and Vietnam, we managed to solve everything along the way – with good humor and team spirit.