Retiring aboard where there is no recession!
We have all sorts of interesting customers in Elephant Storage. I would like to share a lovely story of a couple retiring and starting a new life aboard in Israel.
Five years ago a doctor from Tallaght Hospital and his wife were one our 1st customer’s when Elephant self Storage opened in Dublin in 2005. They decided to sell their house and took a small storage room to de-clutter as they prepared to sell up. As Elephant is convenient to Tallaght Hospital in Dublin it was easy for our clients to drop in and out with their belongings and over time I got to know them like good friends.
After successfully selling their home in 2007, they took another room to store the rest of their belonging that they didn’t use on regular bases. They took to the sea on their modern catamaran to exotic places like the Caribbean. They spent the last couple of years sailing around the world, popping back home to friends and family on a number of occasions. These trips home also included a visit to Elephant Storage in Dublin to pick up a few things and put things away.
I enjoyed meeting them every so often and finding out where they had been and where they were setting sail to next. It was clear that the new life really suited them and they were enjoying it. The final time I saw them was in August 2010 when they were packing up the last of their belonging and shipping them over to Israel from our Storage Centre. They were excited about their next venture and are looking forward to starting a new adventure in Israel where they will be settling with friends and family.
I wished them all the very best in their new start and thanked them for their custom over the last five years.
It’s sad to see one of our first customers leave as they had become part of the Elephant family.
Have you an interesting story? Why not drop in and tell me about it or email it to me. JUDE.
DIY moving can save you lots of money.
Before you decide whether or not to do it yourself, ask yourself these questions:
- Will friends and family be able to help?
- If they are, will you have someone to help you when you arrive?
- Make sure you have enough time to pack and unpack not just boxes but the van?
- Check what size van or trailer you’ll need?
- If you are hiring a large van or using a trailer check that you have the correct drivers licence?
- Do you have the strength to lift and carry all those boxes or do you need assistance?
- How long is the journey to your new home? Allow time for breaks
- Will you have the energy to unpack the van when you arrive or should you hire the van for an extra day?
- Are there special requirements for moving heavy appliances?
- What about the family? Will they travel with you or separately?
If you’ve answered these questions satisfactorily then DIY moving may be best for you. Have a look at our Moving Tips articles for general advice and guidelines on the best way to move appliances, equipment, pets and children.
Don`t forget that the staff at Elephant Self Storage are here to help at every stage whether you need short, medium or long term self storage. So do contact Jude, Joanne or Marius we'll be delighted to help where we can.
phone 01 4940000 or email info@elephant.ie
Jude
Sales Job
Job Details for Sale Executive
Elephant Self Storage
Full Time Office & Field Sales Job
Initial 3 Month Contract leading to a permanent position for a suitable candidate
About the Job
We are a leading Irish Self Storage company based in Dublin 24. Our clients are local, national and international and we operate as a small team in a facility with over 800 different sizes storerooms. We require a person to sell our services to clients as varied as Medical, Solicitors, Furniture Designers, Retail, Distribution & IT, etc. There is great scope to grow the business with potential earning in excess of €50,000 per year.
About You
You must be an experienced sales person who can demonstrate sales achievements in a similar business but we will train you about the storage industry.
Are you an effective communicator that can develop new business accounts and service established ones? Are you a goal oriented team player that can self manage and achieve results?
Are you: Entrepreneurial? Ambitious? Goal Oriented? Enthusiastic? Then you are the type of person we are looking for. You will need excellent Interpersonal skills ,
enjoy working with people and be a trustworthy, self motivated, career orientated team player who is target driven, decisive and ambitious. You will have a full clean driving licence and your own car
We offer:
Performance Based Earnings
Full Training
Apply by email with a covering letter to jude@elephant.ie
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA.
Elephant Self Storage launches their New Website
Elephant Self Storage have lanuched a new exciting website. Elephant Self Storage are based in Tallaght near Junction 11 on the M50. The website has lots of advice and information from decluttering your home, moving tips, all about home storgae, business storage to running your own business. Find out more www.elephant.ie