Recruitment

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Junior Accounting Specialist (Temporary) to join our team for 2023. With the chance of working from home, in the office, or hybrid, depending on your preferences. However, needs to be located in Finland.

If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for accuracy, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and advance your career.

As Junior Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the company's invoices, ensuring that all payments are made on time and accurately recorded. Your primary responsibilities will be managing accounts receivable and accounts payable in all our entities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

•  Customer invoicing in all entities. Ensuring accurate and complete billing of customers.
• Monitoring customer accounts for discrepancies or overdue payments.
• Accounting, routing, and tracking of purchase invoices.
• Monitoring accounts payable and ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
• Managing supplier registers and handling supplier relations.
• Collaborating with and supporting various internal teams and external parties.
• Assisting in other finance-related tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least +B2 or C1 Finnish language skills and professional English proficiency
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field seen as a plus
• At least accounting-related courses approved and seen as a plus having a previous internship or related working experience
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Seen as a plus to have managed Netsuite, Dynamics, or Salesforce software/s
• Excellent adaptability and interpersonal skills

We offer a supportive international team that encourages growth and self-development. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to further your career in finance, apply now and join our team with an additional purpose to save our blue planet!

Apply today! Next steps:

• Apply via: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3569981498
• Your time to shine with a TA Asynchronous Video and culture fit test
• A chat with Lauri Kalliokoski (40 minutes)
• Chat with the team, and Welcome to the team!

- ABOUT US -

Smartvatten is a fast-growing Hardware-enabled SaaS (HeSaaS) company aiming to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency SaaS technology for the real state and water utility sector. Our remote monitoring services reduce water consumption, water-related energy consumption, financial costs, and C02 emissions. At the moment, we are helping approx. 15.000 properties in over 30 countries and many water utilities across Northern Europe reach their sustainability goals.

We operate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Germany and are over 120 Smartvattenians. Our mindset is "happy employees, great results," as our dedication to people consists of building a more sustainable future together with mutual support by encouraging employees to share their ideas openly with trust.

We seek to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow whatever you're fantastic at!

Smartvatten for Water Utilities sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen erfahrenen Sales Manager (m/w/d), welcher mit Begeisterung für SaaS (Software as a Service) im Bereich B2B / B2G unseren Eintritt in den deutschen Markt tatkräftig unterstützt. Du arbeitest als selbstmotivierter Teamplayer mit der Fähigkeit, Initiativen zu ergreifen eng mit unserem Key Account Manager und IT-Team zusammen. 

Was wir Dir bieten 

💧 Flexibler Arbeitsplatz - 100% vom Home Office aus möglich 

💧 Fahrzeug-Leasing 

💧 Essenszuschuss zum Mittagessen 

💧 1 bezahlte Arbeitsstunde pro Woche die für Sport genutzt werden kann 

💧 Regelmäßige 1:1 Gespräche und hilfsbereite Kollegen 

💧 Flache Hierarchien und kurze Kommunikationswege – dazu in einem großartigen internationalen Team! 

💧 Ein zukunftssicheres Unternehmen: Die deutsche Wasserversorgung plant umfangreiche Investitionen in die Infrastruktur. Smartvatten wird die Top-Lösung für die deutsche Wasserversorgung und die EU-Strategie sein 

Deine Aufgaben 

💧 Du generiest Leads und gewinnst neue Kunden für Smartvatten for Water Utilities.  

💧 Du identifizierst und akquirierst neue Unternehmenskunden 

💧 Enger Kundenkontakt mit Wasserversorgungsunternehmen durch Präsentation unserer Dienstleistung 

💧 Du bist für den gesamten Verkaufszyklus verantwortlich, pflegst nach Vertragsschluss eine enge Beziehung zu unseren Kunden und arbeitest eng mit dem Customer Success Manager zusammen. 

Das solltest du für diese Position mitbringen 

💧 Ausgeprägte schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in deutscher und englischer Sprache (Unternehmenssprache ist Englisch!) 

💧 Die Fähigkeit, Beziehungen innerhalb des Unternehmens remote aufzubauen 

💧 Fundierte Berufserfahrung als Account Manager (m/w/d), vorzugsweise in den Bereichen SaaS- oder der Wasser- und Versorgungswirtschaft 

💧 Überzeugende Verkaufspersönlichkeit mit der Fähigkeit, bestehende Kundenbeziehungen zu pflegen und auszubauen. Betreuung und Weiterverfolgung von B2B- oder B2G-Leads während des gesamten Verkaufszyklus (durchschnittlicher Verkaufszyklus von 1 - 7 Monaten) 

Über uns - Bei Smartvatten arbeiten wir daran, eine bessere Zukunft für unseren blauen Planeten und uns selbst zu schaffen. Das Team Water Utilities ist für den Wassereffizienzservice für Wasserversorgungsunternehmen zuständig. Mit Hilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz sammeln und analysieren wir Wasserdaten von Wasserversorgungsunternehmen und helfen ihnen, auf der Grundlage dieser Daten fundierte Entscheidungen zu treffen. 

Mehr Informationen über uns und unseren Service findest du hier: https://smartvatten.com/waterutilities/service/ 

Dein Weg zu uns !!! Bitte beachte, dass der Bewerbungsprozess komplett in englischer Sprache gehalten wird!!! 

💧 Jetzt bewerben: career@smartvatten.com 

💧 Gespräch mit Claudia Cervantes, Talent Acquisition, (ca. 45 Minuten), um Ihnen einen Überblick über die Stelle und das Unternehmen zu geben und ersten Fragen sofort zu klären.  

💧 Gespräch mit Tomi Lukkarinen, Business Unit Director (ca. 45 minutes).  

💧 Sales Case Study zusammen mit dem Team.  

💧 Willkommen im Team! 

Möchtest Du Teil der Erfolgsgeschichte von Smartvatten werden? Bewirb dich direkt über LinkedIn mit deinem ENGLISCHEN Lebenslauf! 

Bei Smartvatten prüfen und bewerten wir eingehende Bewerbungen nur auf ihre fachliche Qualifikation hin. Alle Kandidat:innen werden unabhängig von Rasse, Hautfarbe, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Identität, Nationalität, Schwerbehinderung oder Alter bei geeigneter Qualifikation berücksichtigt. 

Account Manager for Smartvatten

Smartvatten aims to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency technology and expertise for the real estate sector and water utilities. We seek an experienced and highly driven Account Manager to strengthen sales in our Real Estate business unit.

What will you do as an Account Manager?

In this role, you will be responsible for creating growth for Smartvatten by selling our full real estate service offering to the property owner segment in Benelux. We seek full-cycle Account Managers accountable for closing new sales and growing existing customers. This role reports to the Regional Sales Director.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Both new business sales and growing existing customers.
• Our new sales are mostly outbound driven, complemented by the support of a strong marketing team.
• You will own the whole sales cycle from prospecting to booking the meetings to sales negotiations and closing sales (sales cycle length is typically between 1 to 7 months).
• Our growth strategy with existing customers is built on a "land and expand" model as you actively upsell and cross-sells our real estate offering.
• With existing customers, you will focus on growing the accounts by cooperating tightly with our Customer Success team, who is responsible for customer retention.
• We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.
• Constant learning about our industry and the solutions we offer as we actively expand our offering through internal product development and M&As (in 2022, we acquired two companies). Learning never stops at Smartvatten.

Who will excel in this role?

• At least 2-3 years of experience in b2b sales with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Previous working experience in high-growth SaaS and/or Real estate sectors.
• Fluent Dutch proficiency (C1 or C2 level) and professional English language skills
• Active mindset - you understand that the number one reason for failure in sales is an empty pipeline.
• Data-driven attitude & interest towards all things tech.
• Being able to work independently while possessing team-building skills.
• Deep ambition to be a part of a constantly changing job environment in a high-growth company with a direct impact on the sustainability of our planet.

What are some of the benefits of working at Smartvatten?

• A competitive salary with a generous commission structure
• You have the power to make impactful work toward sustainability and help other companies to become more sustainable
• Employee Investment Program (almost 90% of our employees are shareholders of the company)
• Lunch and hobby benefits to keep you healthy and energized
• Auntie mental wellbeing service – staying healthy is not only about your body, but also mind!
• Flexible working location and international environment
• Company social outings, parties, and events
• Amazing colleagues with a similar growth mindset

[Hybrid]

The working position will be hybrid! For maintaining strong collaboration with clients and future peers. It is expected to join our office once or twice a week. We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.

Interested? Get hired!

• Submit your English cv via LinkedIn
• Chat with the Talent Acquisition Specialist Claudia Cervantes
• Chat with the Hiring manager,
• Chat with the Hiring manager Raymond Tieman and a team member for you to have more information about the role plus you will have a sales case study
• Offer

Additional insights about us:

• Company history and values https://smartvatten.com/company/manifesto/
• Chapman Real Estate is advancing water efficiency in partnership with Smartvatten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1AoW7uIPc8
• More testimonials from our happy customers https://smartvatten.com/testimonials/
• Let's grow together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXunKPSJGNg

[About us]

Smartvatten is a fast-growing Hardware-enabled SaaS (HeSaaS) company aiming to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency SaaS technology for the real state and water utility sector.

Our remote monitoring services reduce water consumption, water-related energy consumption, financial costs, and C02 emissions. At the moment, we are helping approx. 15.000 properties and many water utilities across Northern Europe reach their sustainability goals.

We operate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Germany and are over 100 Smartvattenians. Our mindset is "happy employees, great results," as our dedication to people consists of building a more sustainable future together with mutual support by encouraging employees to share their ideas openly with trust.

We seek to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow whatever you're fantastic at!

Smartvatten aims to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency technology and expertise for the real estate sector and water utilities. We have recently expanded to Germany and are looking for an experienced and highly driven Senior Account Manager for our Real Estate business unit.

Smartvatten already has an established market leader position in Benelux and the Nordics. In 2022 we closed the first big German customers, and given the high demand we are receiving, now it is the time to accelerate our operations in Germany. As you will be one of our first sales hires in Germany, we expect your talent to have a high ceiling. There will be opportunities to grow your responsibilities quickly as we grow in this attractive market.

What will you do as a Senior Account Manager?

In this role, you will be responsible for creating growth for Smartvatten by selling our full real estate service offering to the property owner segment in Germany. We seek full-cycle Account Managers accountable for closing new sales and growing existing customers. This role reports to the Regional Sales Director.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Both new business sales and growing existing customers.
• Our new sales are mostly outbound driven, complemented by the support of a strong marketing team.
• You will own the whole sales cycle from prospecting to booking the meetings to sales negotiations and closing sales (sales cycle length is typically between 1 to 7 months).
• Our growth strategy with existing customers is built on a "land and expand" model as you actively upsell and cross-sells our real estate offering.
• With existing customers, you will focus on growing the accounts by cooperating tightly with our Customer Success team, who is responsible for customer retention.
• We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.
• Constant learning about our industry and the solutions we offer as we actively expand our offering through internal product development and M&As (in 2022, we acquired two companies). Learning never stops at Smartvatten.

Who will excel in this role?

• At least 2-3 years of experience in b2b sales with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Previous working experience in high-growth SaaS and/or Real estate sectors.
• Fluent German / Deutsch proficiency (C1 or C2 level) and professional English language skills
• Active mindset - you understand that the number one reason for failure in sales is an empty pipeline.
• Data-driven attitude & interest towards all things tech.
• Being able to work independently and have team building skills.
• Deep ambition to be a part of a constantly changing job environment in a high-growth company with a direct impact on the sustainability of our planet.

What are some of the benefits of working at Smartvatten?

• A competitive salary with a generous commission structure
• You have the power to make impactful work toward sustainability and help other companies to become more sustainable
• Employee Investment Program (almost 90% of our employees are shareholders of the company)
• Lunch and hobby benefits to keep you healthy and energized
• Auntie mental wellbeing service – staying healthy is not only about your body, but also mind!
• Flexible working location and international environment
• Company social outings, parties, and events
• Amazing colleagues with a similar growth mindset

[Hybrid]

The working position will be hybrid! For maintaining strong collaboration with clients and future peers. It is expected to join our office once or twice a week. We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.

Interested? Get hired!

• Submit your English cv via LinkedIn
• Chat with the Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Chat with the Hiring manager Raymond Tieman, Sales Manager - Benelux
• 2nd round interview testing sales knowledge & techniques
• Offer

Take a look at our webpage:

• Company history and values https://smartvatten.com/company/manifesto/
• Chapman Real Estate is advancing water efficiency in partnership with Smartvatten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1AoW7uIPc8
• More testimonials from our happy customers https://smartvatten.com/testimonials/
• Let's grow together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXunKPSJGNg

[About us]

Smartvatten is a fast-growing Hardware-enabled SaaS (HeSaaS) company aiming to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency SaaS technology for the real state and water utility sector.

Our remote monitoring services reduce water consumption, water-related energy consumption, financial costs, and C02 emissions. At the moment, we are helping approx. 15.000 properties and many water utilities across Northern Europe reach their sustainability goals.

We operate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Germany and are over 100 Smartvattenians. Our mindset is "happy employees, great results," as our dedication to people consists of building a more sustainable future together with mutual support by encouraging employees to share their ideas openly with trust.

We seek to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow whatever you're fantastic at!

Your mission: 

Smartvatten is seeking an Installation Specialist to join its Deployment team. In this role, you will support B2B customers to get started and get the best experience after purchasing water monitoring equipment and carrying out installations at customer properties. You will travel to various locations to perform the installations. The position involves internal and external contact areas, with many customer contacts via email, phone, and meeting customers. 

The position entails traveling to various locations to perform the installations. The estimation of traveling is around 3-4 times a week. The rest of the week, you will plan future traveling routes, report to your team, follow up with B2B customers, update the database, and collaborate with your team to make successful installations.
 

Smartvatten Offer: 

• Full-time position and employment contract based on German legislations 
• Full training for o to perform your working tasks 

• Support from the team along performing installations 
• Proper working equipment will be provided to you, such as installation equipment and a company car for doing the installations 
• A key position in a rapidly growing, financially stable company 
• Excellent industry-specific references of leading property owners and property managers

Who will excel in this role? 

• Tech-savvy individual since our equipment is designed to attach to the main water meter without any tools easily. (Here is more information on how to do it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9NuAnFLWzM)

• German / Deutsch language proficiency C1-C2 and English professional skills
   

To be considered for this role, here are the skills we are looking for: 

• A person who is independent and self-initiated 
• Have a can-do attitude & problem-solving skill: any obstacle in your way. You are willing to solve it! 
• Also, someone who knows to ask for help since we are here for you! 

• Time management: while you are traveling to point A to point B scheduling your time 
• Persistent and with high communication skills since you will be interacting with end customers
   

Want to apply? Our recruitment processes: 

Apply now with your English CV. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact claudia.cervantes@smartvatten.com. 

1. Be ready for a potential call with the recruiter (15-20minutes) 
2. Hiring manager's official interview with Mika Liedes (30 mins) 
3. Ask the team anything session for you to get to know the team 
4. Sign the contract
    

About us 

Smartvatten is a fast-growing company aiming to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency SaaS technology for the real state and water utility sector. 

Our remote monitoring services reduce water consumption, water-related energy consumption, financial costs, and C02 emissions. Allowing us to help over 10 000 property owners in 22 countries across Europe reach their sustainability goals.  

We operate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Germany and are over 100 Smartvattenians. Our mindset is "happy employee, great results" since our dedication consists of building a more sustainable future together with mutual support by encouraging employees to share their ideas openly with trust. 

 We seek to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow whatever you're fantastic at! 

Account Manager for Smartvatten

Smartvatten aims to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency technology and expertise for the real estate sector and water utilities. We seek an experienced and highly driven Account Manager to strengthen sales in our Real Estate business unit.

What will you do as an Account Manager?

In this role, you will be responsible for creating growth for Smartvatten by selling our full real estate service offering to the property owner segment in Sweden. We seek full-cycle Account Managers accountable for closing new sales and growing existing customers. This role reports to the Regional Sales Director.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Both new business sales and growing existing customers.
• Our new sales are mostly outbound driven, complemented by the support of a strong marketing team.
• You will own the whole sales cycle from prospecting to booking the meetings to sales negotiations and closing sales (sales cycle length is typically between 1 to 7 months).
• Our growth strategy with existing customers is built on a "land and expand" model as you actively upsell and cross-sells our real estate offering.
• With existing customers, you will focus on growing the accounts by cooperating tightly with our Customer Success team, who is responsible for customer retention.
• We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.
• Constant learning about our industry and the solutions we offer as we actively expand our offering through internal product development and M&As (in 2022, we acquired two companies). Learning never stops at Smartvatten.

Who will excel this role?

• At least 2-3 years of experience in b2b sales with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Previous working experience in high-growth SaaS and/or Real estate sectors.
• Fluent Swedish proficiency (C1 or C2 level) and professional English language skills.
• Active mindset - you understand that the number one reason for failure in sales is an empty pipeline.
• Data-driven attitude & interest towards all things tech.
• Being able to work independently while possessing team-building skills.
• Deep ambition to be a part of a constantly changing job environment in a high-growth company with a direct impact on the sustainability of our planet.

What are some of the benefits of working at Smartvatten?

• A competitive salary with a generous commission structure
• You have the power to make impactful work toward sustainability and help other companies to become more sustainable
• Employee Investment Program (almost 90% of our employees are shareholders of the company)
• Lunch and hobby benefits to keep you healthy and energized
• Auntie mental wellbeing service – staying healthy is not only about your body, but also mind!
• Flexible working location and international environment
• Company social outings, parties, and events
• Amazing colleagues with a similar growth mindset

[Hybrid]

The working position will be hybrid! For maintaining strong collaboration with clients and future peers. It is expected to join our office once or twice a week. We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.

Interested? Get hired!

• Submit your English cv by LinkedIn
• Chat with the Talent Acquisition Specialist Claudia Cervantes
• Chat with the Hiring manager Patrik Tjäder, Sales Manager - Nordics
• 2nd round interview testing sales knowledge & techniques
• Offer

Additional insights about us:

• Company history and values https://smartvatten.com/company/manifesto/
• Capman Real Estate is advancing water efficiency in partnership with Smartvatten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1AoW7uIPc8
• More testimonials from our happy customers https://smartvatten.com/testimonials/
• Let's grow together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXunKPSJGNg

[About us]

Smartvatten is a fast-growing Hardware-enabled SaaS (HeSaaS) company aiming to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency SaaS technology for the real state and water utility sector.

Our remote monitoring services reduce water consumption, water-related energy consumption, financial costs, and C02 emissions. At the moment, we are helping approx. 15.000 properties and many water utilities across Northern Europe reach their sustainability goals.

We operate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Germany and are over 100 Smartvattenians. Our mindset is "happy employees, great results," as our dedication to people consists of building a more sustainable future together with mutual support by encouraging employees to share their ideas openly with trust.

We seek to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow whatever you're fantastic at!

Account Manager for Smartvatten

Smartvatten aims to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency technology and expertise for the real estate sector and water utilities. We seek an experienced and highly driven Account Manager to strengthen sales in our Real Estate business unit.

What will you do as an Account Manager?

In this role, you will be responsible for creating growth for Smartvatten by selling our full real estate service offering to the property owner segment in Norway. We seek full-cycle Account Managers accountable for closing new sales and growing existing customers. This role reports to the Regional Sales Director.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Both new business sales and growing existing customers.
• Our new sales are mostly outbound driven, complemented by the support of a strong marketing team.
• You will own the whole sales cycle from prospecting to booking the meetings to sales negotiations and closing sales (sales cycle length is typically between 1 to 7 months).
• Our growth strategy with existing customers is built on a "land and expand" model as you actively upsell and cross-sells our real estate offering.
• With existing customers, you will focus on growing the accounts by cooperating tightly with our Customer Success team, who is responsible for customer retention.
• We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.
• Constant learning about our industry and the solutions we offer as we actively expand our offering through internal product development and M&As (in 2022, we acquired two companies). Learning never stops at Smartvatten.

Who will excel in this role?

• At least 2-3 years of experience in b2b sales with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Previous working experience in high-growth SaaS and/or Real estate sectors.
• Fluent Norwegian proficiency (C1 or C2 level) and professional English language skills.
• Active mindset - you understand that the number one reason for failure in sales is an empty pipeline.
• Data-driven attitude & interest towards all things tech.
• Being able to work independently while possessing team-building skills.
• Deep ambition to be a part of a constantly changing job environment in a high-growth company with a direct impact on the sustainability of our planet.

What are some of the benefits of working at Smartvatten?

• A competitive salary with a generous commission structure
• You have the power to make impactful work toward sustainability and help other companies to become more sustainable
• Employee Investment Program (almost 90% of our employees are shareholders of the company)
• Lunch and hobby benefits to keep you healthy and energized
• Auntie mental wellbeing service – staying healthy is not only about your body, but also mind!
• Flexible working location and international environment
• Company social outings, parties, and events
• Amazing colleagues with a similar growth mindset

[Hybrid]

The working position will be hybrid! For maintaining strong collaboration with clients and future peers. It is expected to join our office once or twice a week. We conduct many sales meetings via Teams, but time-to-time traveling to physical meetings with customers is expected.

Interested? Get hired!

• Submit your English cv via LinkedIn
• Chat with the Talent Acquisition Specialist Claudia Cervantes
• Chat with the Hiring manager Patrik Tjäder, Sales Manager - Nordics
• 2nd round interview testing sales knowledge & techniques
• Offer

Additional insights about us:

• Company history and values https://smartvatten.com/company/manifesto/
• Chapman Real Estate is advancing water efficiency in partnership with Smartvatten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1AoW7uIPc8
• More testimonials from our happy customers https://smartvatten.com/testimonials/
• Let's grow together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXunKPSJGNg

[About us]

Smartvatten is a fast-growing Hardware-enabled SaaS (HeSaaS) company aiming to be the world's leading provider of water-efficiency SaaS technology for the real state and water utility sector.

Our remote monitoring services reduce water consumption, water-related energy consumption, financial costs, and C02 emissions. At the moment, we are helping approx. 15.000 properties and many water utilities across Northern Europe reach their sustainability goals.

We operate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Germany and are over 100 Smartvattenians. Our mindset is "happy employees, great results," as our dedication to people consists of building a more sustainable future together with mutual support by encouraging employees to share their ideas openly with trust.

We seek to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow whatever you're fantastic at!