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3-Time Winner
Lumos Marketing Group didn’t let COVID-19 take the wind out of its sails.
“The company took on three new clients and expanded with new partners this year,” said Ayush Sukhani, CEO of the privately owned direct marketing company founded nine years ago. “Coming off the tail end of the pandemic, this was a reach goal.”
Lumos is an outsourced marketing, sales and consulting company that works with leading nonprofit organizations and Fortune 100 companies. Its goal is to help clients expand and retain their customer bases through innovative marketing approaches.
During these trying times, Sukhani said his troops taught him perseverance.
“The last year and a half has been a drastic change,” he said. “Our core leadership team kept a positive attitude and did some of their best work ever.”
Employees gave their strongest score to the statement: This company motivates me to give my very best at work.
“Managers are pretty cool, unlike those at my previous jobs,” an employee said.
“The people I work with make even the most challenging projects enjoyable,” said another.
The Dallas-based company has built staunch employee loyalty by embracing diversity and promoting from within.
Team members have won Olympic medals, served in the U.S. military, speak multiple languages and personally identify in a rainbow of ways, Sukhani said. “What makes us successful is the diversity we all bring to the team and our ability to thrive together.”
Said one employee: “Having been a professional athlete, I like the competitive sales environment.”
Lumos promises 100% internal, organic growth that gives every employee the chance to start at the bottom and grow into management, Sukhani said.
What is Sukhani delighted to see in the rearview mirror?
“Hopefully COVID! I am sure everyone feels this way, but in the direct marketing world where face-to-face is king, we are glad to see things mending.”
