Sales Kick Offs are vital for companies in kicking off the year with motivation, teamwork and innovative tools to achieve the company’s annual goals and vision! Couture Details Events knew we had to plan a fun and inviting event when Mattersight asked us to plan and execute their 2016 Sales Kick Off.
We wanted to make sure Mattersight’s team was out of the city and away from distractions to make the most out of their SKO. We booked the HYATT REGENCY LOST PINES RESORT AND SPA, which is the perfect distance from the airport for those out-of-towners. As SKO attendees arrived at the resort, they were greeted with a welcome bag of yummy snacks, their lanyard, and agenda.
Prior to the SKO, employees were required to take a personality test, which is a key component of Mattersight’s product. The test reveals each person as one of five personalities. Everyone’s lanyard was a different color indicating personality type.
The Sales Kick Off started with a few breakout sessions to begin brainstorming sales strategies. Once the short sessions ended, everyone headed from the meeting rooms to the Texas Margarita competition! After a long day of traveling and working, it’s nice to have some friendly competition. Each team had one person from each personality group. This is a fantastic way to learn how to work with people who have a different thought process than your own. The team who crafted the tastiest Margarita won bragging rights for the rest of the SKO!
Once the winning team was crowned 2016 Margarita Mixology Champion, everyone was hungry for dinner. Many of the attendees were visiting from the Mattersight headquarters in Chicago, therefore, a BBQ feast was a must. The first night of the SKO ended with fireside chats, s’mores, and acoustic guitar tunes by the talented DAVEY SCHRANK. Mattersight’s very own Alexandra Yndo got to show off her vocals as her coworkers danced the night away! As each person returned to their room, they were surprised to find a gift box waiting for them. The boxes held a book, treat, and of course a hangover kit carefully curated by Couture Details Events!
The next day was full of meetings and brainstorming sessions, but it could not start without breakfast tacos! If you’re wondering – yes, the hangover kits were put to good use and worked like a charm! Mattersight worked together throughtout the day to accomplish their planning goals for the coming year. Planning meetings can be long and tiring, but luckily we had the opportunity to add some humor to brighten up the room. On each table there were several potted succulents each holding a card with a different chemistry joke that was sure to make you chuckle!
Q: What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of helium?
A: HeHe
Mattersight celebrated with a Texas themed dinner and clinked their glasses to an enjoyable, successful SKO! As the team was at dinner, they received an itunes download of Dale Watson’s latest album in their inbox. Dale Watson will be preforming at Mattersight’s 2016 Call to Loyalty this fall! Everyone can't wait to sing along with the country legend!
The next morning, Mattersight had their final meetings and headed back home! We look forward to seeing the future success of this innovative company!
As we love to mention, we have the absolute best clients and Mattersight is one of them! We want to give them huge thank you for choosing Couture Details Events to be a part of their team!
THE HONOR ROLL, a creative agency in Austin, designed all the artwork for the Sales Kick Off including the agenda, cocktail competition info sheet, the dinner menu, and the other print you see below!
Mattersight // The Honor Roll // Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa // Davey Schrank //