Announcing Another Exciting Contest- Miami 2014!

Last week we announced here on our blog that our client Direct Energy was running a contest for our sales reps for the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas in September. Well now we are announcing yet another exciting tip, our 2^nd Annual Top Performers Retreat!

While the Las Vegas contest is for Sales Reps only, this is a chance for our HR staff and Administrators to get into the competitive spirit as well and earn an awesome prize- an all-inclusive trip to Miami in August!

The contest is running April 20^th through July 20^th and sales reps and HR staff alike have standards that must be met in order to be invited on this trip. The reward however, promises to be worth all of the hard work! Last year’s Top Performers Retreat took place in Chicago and included tickets to a Chicago Cubs game as well as a beautiful sunset dinner cruise. The dates of the trip as well as the itinerary have not been announced yet, but it is definitely going to be even bigger and better than last year!  

Our Director, Rob Hill, was very excited when he announced the contest, saying “Once you get to go on a vacation like this- where you are pampered and everything is paid for- you never want to go on vacation any other way again.”

With the contest deadlines for both trips coming up quickly, the entire office is incredibly excited, and everyone is hoping to be invited on this Miami trip. We will be announcing updates as well as the results when the contest concludes on our blog as well as our Facebook account, so stay tuned!

Scarlet Management Group Announces Las Vegas Contest

We are very excited to officially announce a new and exciting contest for our sales reps, courtesy of our current client, Direct Energy.

The contest, running from April 1^st, 2014, to July 31^st 2014, is called “Vegas Aces” and the winners of the contest will be taken on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Las Vegas, Nevada in September 2014. Though the itinerary has not yet been announced, it is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.  

Sales reps are eligible for the trip based on the amount of sales they do within the given time frame. Their cancellation rate, no-sale percentage, and quality of customer experience will also be considered. However, this trip is invitation-only, so meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not necessarily guarantee an invitation from Direct Energy.

With about 39.2 million visitors a year, Las Vegas is the 2^nd most popular tourist destination in the United States. It is filled with hundreds of attractions, from casinos and restaurants to state-of-the art stage shows and there is definitely something for everyone to do.

The atmosphere in the office has been turned up a notch as the sales reps compete to see who will be invited on this once in a lifetime trip. They have been egging each other on to see who can finish each day with the most sales, and constantly competing to break each other’s records.  Excitement is the only word to describe the feeling that everyone has been having.

Once July rolls around and the winners of the contest have been determined, we will be announcing the names of the lucky few here on our blog, as well as our social media sites. So stay tuned to be find out who in the office will be packing their bags for Vegas!

Scarlet Management Group Participates in Strong at Heart 5K

We are excited to announce that we will be participating in the Strong at Heart 5K run/walk this weekend on Saturday, February 8^th, 2014! As soon as we heard about this 5K in early January we knew it was something we had to do. Several of our staff members within our office have been focused on changing their lifestyles to incorporate healthier eating and exercise habits and felt that this 5K would be the perfect test to their fitness.

The Strong at Heart 5K route takes participants through the streets of the Easton Town Center, which is right in our backyard.  The race is put on by Greenswell and the Ross Heart Hospital to raise awareness for women’s heart health, and proceeds from the race will be donated to Ohio State’s Ross Heart Hospital and Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. Participants are encouraged to wear red to show their support for the cause.  In addition, KDB, which is one of our favorite and most frequented locations for our weekly office night is hosting a brunch after the race.

In addition to their fitness awareness, our team decided this race would be a great cause to support for other, more personal reasons.

“I have a history of heart disease in my family,” Rob Hill, our Director, said. “It just makes sense for me to support the cause.”

Several other members of our sales and marketing team have stepped up to the plate as well, and as Saturday gets closer the buzz about it grows! Participants have received their race gear, which includes a T-Shirt, water bottle and wrist band, all colored red. Of course there is some smack talk as everyone wonders who will be the first to cross the finish line, but we are excited to participate in such a great event all the same.

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter accounts after the race for pictures and race results!

Scarlet Management Group Gives Back

The holiday season is traditionally a time for people to give back to those who are less fortunate. People band together to provide food, shelter, clothes and even toys for those who are in need. We wanted to take part in that tradition and get into the holiday spirit with our own community service efforts.

 As an organization that sincerely enjoys giving back to our awesome community, we decided to step up our efforts this season to meet the needs of the less fortunate in the Columbus area. We made the decision to collect new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots organization, and immediately went to work. The entire staff pitched in and our collection quickly grew. As Christmas neared, our Director, Rob Hill and Administrators Sam Lambert and Anna Sennett made a stop at a local Five Below store to stock up on small gifts; Hot Wheels cars, Webkinz and Pillow Pets were among their top choices. After they had a considerable amount collected they took the toys to a local fire station to drop them off.

“I love doing things for the kids,” Sam said. “Christmas is a really special time to be a kid and it’s great to know more kids out there are able to have present s to open on Christmas morning because of us.”

 In addition to the Toys for Tots collection, we also helped spread holiday cheer at our local Boys and Girls Club. We currently spend an afternoon one Tuesday of every month at the Boys and Girls Club, but this month our client Direct Energy brought in boxes full of decorations, lights, ornaments and small gifts to help decorate their facility. Our team spent several hours stringing lights over doorways, hanging wreaths and garland and adding ornaments and candy canes to their Christmas tree. Knowing that the kids who visit the Boys and Girls Club would have a brighter Christmas because of our efforts was a great experience.

We are thrilled to have the resources to be able to give back to our community that we call home, and we hope to continue to be able to help even more people as we grow and expand.

Scarlet Management Group Recognizes Their Vets

                Veteran’s Day, November 11^th of each year, is a day to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, and thank them for their bravery. In honor of this national holiday, we wanted to put the spotlight on two of our very own team members who have served in the Armed Forces.

                Brittany Luther was in the Marine Corps for two years. She was always interested in the armed forces and was in ROTC in school. Wanting to be a part of what she calls the “baddest branch” of the military, she made the decision to join the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendelton in California. As a Food Service Specialist and Administrator she learned the benefits of being part of a team and sharpened her leadership skills, which she continues to use today.

                One of the newest members of our growing team is Austin Morgan who just graduated Basic Training for the National Guard. He felt it would be a great way to gain new experiences, as well as a stepping stone to a higher education. As a Calvary Scout he learned the value of a hard day’s work and excellent leadership skills. In the short time he has been with us he has already begun to demonstrate and apply these skills, and we are excited to watch him continue to grow.

                These two proud members of our Armed Forces demonstrate their dedication and hard work every day and we are proud to have them as a part of our company. Thanks Brittany and Austin! 

Scarlet Management Group Is Finally Home!

            Scarlet Management Group is excited to announce that after weeks of hard work, we are finally settled into our brand new office space!

                Before the expansion to Columbus officially began, we took our time finding the ideal space that would best suit the office needs. We settled into a suite in 2 Easton Oval to set out to begin renovations which required plenty of time and a hard-working construction crew! For the time being, we were in the temporary space in the Regus Building just across the street so we would be available for our clients’ marketing and brand management campaign right away. It was a start, but we were anxious to be in a space that we could call our own.

                The first week of October, the time finally came to make the big move. The suite had been completely remodeled; an interior wall had been taken out to give the space a more open atmosphere-- perfect for the growth we were anticipating and the open-door policy we have. New carpets were also installed and a fresh coat of paint was applied. The team got together to do everything that was needed to finally get our new “home” together. This meant packing, lifting, unpacking and organizing as well as putting together furniture, shopping for wall décor and getting phones and internet up and running.

                As with any big project, we came across our fair share of bumps in the road, but we made it past all of the obstacles. Now after months of waiting and weeks of hard work, we can finally take a seat and take pride in the office space we now call home! We welcome you to stop by and view the office for yourself to see what we’re all about.

Scarlet Management Begins Office Night Tradition

Every great workplace comes with great traditions, and we are excited to announce that we have one in the works! We are introducing Office Night, one night a week when everyone from the office can just hang out and have a good time. The plan is for us to do something different every Thursday; the the team went to "Insanity Bowling" at Gahanna Lanes for $6 unlimited bowling and $1 slices of pizza. This past Thursday we visited KDB (which stands for Kitchen Den, and Bar) at the Easton Town Center for some great food and video games.

All in all, the goal is just to have a good time. It gives everyone something to look forward to and it helps to build the sense of being a team rather than just co-workers. After all, studies have shown that most people find that having a good relationship with both supervisors and co-workers helped create a comfortable work environment. The office that plays together succeeds together! 

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter to see where we will be going each week, or to give a suggestion! We are always looking for new and exciting things to do. 

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