5 Minutes with a Teamwork Expert: Meet Ana Santana

Ana Santana

Business Development Executive at Teamwork Commerce

For the latest edition of our new blog series – Five Minutes With… – we get to know Ana Santana, Business Development Executive, based in Teamwork’s Tampa office. Growing up in Chicago, Ana’s love of retail inspired her to take a leap into the retail technology industry. Here, she tells all about her time in the sector and her experiecne at Teamwork Commerce…

• What is your role at Teamwork Commerce?

My role is Business Development Executive, so I am responsible for sourcing and developing leads and will pass them over to the Sales team when the time comes. I spend a lot of time building relationships with prospective clients.

• Explain your career path. What inspired you to join the retail tech industry?

I’ve held various roles within recruiting, operations, and hospitality but the constant among all of my roles has been the desire to communicate and build relationships with others toward one common goal. This (along with a love for retail) is what I believe has inspired me to join the retail tech industry.

• What is your favorite thing about working in the retail industry?

My favorite thing is seeing the changes and evolution of the retail industry firsthand. It’s one thing to be a consumer who has opinions with the ability to sway trends but it’s another to be a part of a team who can directly impact the lives of fellow consumers via our modern tech stack both in-store & online.

• What is the best career advice you have ever received?

I would say the best advice I have received is “Always be willing to learn & use your resources”. Even when you think you know it all, there is someone who can teach you more. Then, repeat the cycle & be that person for someone else.

• What is your favorite thing about working at Teamwork Commerce?

Really feeling cared for professionally AND personally. Everyone wants you to succeed here – and that is the same value we strive to give to our clients.

• Who are your key role models/inspirations?

I have plenty of role models in my family and famous culture. However, I always try to imagine the most ideal inspirational woman & actively take steps each day to become that woman.

Rapid Fire Round…

What is your favorite…

• Book – The Power of Now
• Movie – Almost Famous
• Album – One Thing at a time by Morgan Wallen or Bloom by Rufus Du Sol

• Most people don’t know that I…

Was the first in my family to move away from home (Chicago) & graduate from college with a 4 year degree.

• In my spare time, I…

Am usually at the gym or looking to try new restaurants.