Hi Assunta, how are you?
I’m doing ok. We have been in strict lock down for 2 months and it’s not easy for the business. Lely is not closed; the Lely Center is still servicing the farmers. But our Sales team is not visiting the farmer. We experience a lot of orders being postponed, as farmers wonder about the second half of the year.
How are you?
I’m fine thanks. As you may know I was in full preparation for the Lely Future Farms Days (LFFD) in June, but that has been postponed. We still organise the Lely Future Farm Days, but due to the Corona virus we will have to make a lot of adjustments.
Yes, I was really looking forward to the LFFD. Two years ago, it was a great event. With the people involved, several product launches and worldwide media attention.
I feel the pressure, thank you! 😜
What are the new plans?
We are following the developments day by day and discussing the options. Although we don’t know yet what the measure will be in October, we are looking together with our very experienced agency at various alternatives. A 1.5 meter distance event, online event, combined with local events, etc. We have many ideas and are motivated to make this another successful edition.
Just a sec. I have to answer this phone call…. It’s a bit crazy here, it’s for the marketing campaign 🌪️
🤔 I thought you were a Financial Controller?
Yes, but I am responsible for everything here at Lely Center Milano. I am making orders, talk with suppliers, help customers, everything. We have 6 technicians in the field, 1 sales representative, the LC manager and me. I’m in contact with all of them.
That seems like a busy job!
Yes, but I really like my job, I feel useful and I like the communication with all different groups.
What’s it like at your office? Are the Lely Future Farm Days on their mind at all?
No, the mindset is not really on events at this moment. We live more day by day now. In practice, it will be interesting for us after the event, not before. As soon as Lely presents innovations, our customers start calling. So when you have completed the event, our work here will start.
Thank you for your insights from the LC! 👍
Yes, need to go back to my numbers now! Good luck with organising the LFFD and stay safe! 🤞
Thank you Assunta! Good luck to you too and stay safe as well!
Financial Controller
Assunta Alcidiani
Assunta started working at Lely Center Milano six years ago as an office employee. Now she works as Financial Controller at Lely Center Milano and the Cluster Lely Italy. Besides processing orders, she’s also the first point of contact for the customers, the suppliers and everything else that comes to the office!
Milan, Italy
Alfred Smits
Maassluis, The Netherlands
Alfred is the connection for marketing between Lely International and represents the Clusters DACH, Benelux and Nordic East at Lely International. All focussed on successful marketing introductions that are in line with Lely. He works from Maassluis and frequently travels through his region.
Regional Coordinator Marketing
NCEE Region and project Lead LFFD
Do you ever wonder about what colleagues are doing abroad? In every edition we connect two Lely colleagues. They tell about their activities and share insights. This time we link Assunta and Alfred.
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Assunta & Alfred
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Do you ever wonder about what colleagues are doing abroad? In every edition we connect two Lely colleagues. They tell about their activities and share insights. This time we link Assunta and Alfred.
Financial Controller
Assunta Alcidiani
Assunta started working at Lely Center Milano six years ago as an office employee. Now she works as Financial Controller at Lely Center Milano and the Cluster Lely Italy. Besides processing orders, she’s also the first point of contact for the customers, the suppliers and everything else that comes to the office!
Milan, Italy
Alfred Smits
Maassluis, The Netherlands
Alfred is the connection for marketing between Lely International and represents the Clusters DACH, Benelux and Nordic East at Lely International. All focussed on successful marketing introductions that are in line with Lely. He works from Maassluis and frequently travels through his region.
Regional Coordinator Marketing
NCEE Region and project Lead LFFD
Hi Assunta, how are you?
I’m doing ok. We have been in strict lock down for 2 months and it’s not easy for the business. Lely is not closed; the Lely Center is still servicing the farmers. But our Sales team is not visiting the farmer. We experience a lot of orders being postponed, as farmers wonder about the second half of the year.
How are you?
I’m fine thanks. As you may know I was in full preparation for the Lely Future Farms Days (LFFD) in June, but that has been postponed. We still organise the Lely Future Farm Days, but due to the Corona virus we will have to make a lot of adjustments.
Yes, I was really looking forward to the LFFD. Two years ago, it was a great event. With the people involved, several product launches and worldwide media attention.
I feel the pressure, thank you! 😜
What are the new plans?
We are following the developments day by day and discussing the options. Although we don’t know yet what the measure will be in October, we are looking together with our very experienced agency at various alternatives. A 1.5 meter distance event, online event, combined with local events, etc. We have many ideas and are motivated to make this another successful edition.
Just a sec. I have to answer this phone call…. It’s a bit crazy here, it’s for the marketing campaign 🌪️
🤔 I thought you were a Financial Controller?
Yes, but I am responsible for everything here at Lely Center Milano. I am making orders, talk with suppliers, help customers, everything. We have 6 technicians in the field, 1 sales representative, the LC manager and me. I’m in contact with all of them.
That seems like a busy job!
Yes, but I really like my job, I feel useful and I like the communication with all different groups.
What’s it like at your office? Are the Lely Future Farm Days on their mind at all?
No, the mindset is not really on events at this moment. We live more day by day now. In practice, it will be interesting for us after the event, not before. As soon as Lely presents innovations, our customers start calling. So when you have completed the event, our work here will start.
Thank you for your insights from the LC! 👍
Yes, need to go back to my numbers now! Good luck with organising the LFFD and stay safe! 🤞
Thank you Assunta! Good luck to you too and stay safe as well!