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Sales & Business Development professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing, along with a successful track record of developing and implementing business strategies, managing sales teams, and delivering results. Excel at managing P&L, identifying new opportunities, promoting the latest technology and developing strategic plans to drive innovation. Experienced in training and mentoring staff to build high-performing sales teams, and proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong customer relationships.
• Strategic Planning: developed 3-5 Strategic Plans for EA in conjunction with the Southern Africa Business Manager, resulting in the successful growth of the business unit.
• New Business Development: identified and closed new business opportunities, resulting in increased sales revenue and marketshare.
• P&L Management: managed P&L and working capital, resulting in optimized profitability and financial performance.
• Sales Performance: achieved annual budget in sales and contribution margin, while focusing on growth and optimizing price and profitability.
• Supply Chain Management: identified, proposed, and implemented supply chain solutions to service EA customers, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and increased efficiency.
• Team Management: mentored and trained entry/new sales roles, resulting in high-performing sales teams and improving overall sales performance.
• Communication; provided timely monthly reports and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders, improving collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Market Research: conducted extensive research to identify the core product basket, resulting in successful market penetration and increased sales.
July 2021- present
H.B. Fuller Ltd, Industrial adhesives manufacturing company
Overview: grow and retain HB Fuller's market share and customer base for Engineering Adhesive Business Unit while achieving profit sales targets
• Created and implemented a successful business development strategy focused on growth
• Identify the core product basket for the market and optimise price and profitability.
• Deliver annual budget in sales and margin and manage P&L and working capital
• Develop 3-5 Strategic Plans for EA in conjunction with Business Manager
• Train and mentor entry/new sales roles
• Identify, develop, close new business opportunities, and communicate forecasting needs to the global business
• Provide monthly reports and internal/external communication, and collaborate with stakeholders
• Manage the impact on profitability from terms and conditions, supply chain, days outstanding, and other aspects
• Present to a broad and diverse group, maintaining group focus, and respond to questions
• Apply problem-solving skills using technical knowledge to support customers
March 2020 – June 2021
Schoeller Allibert, manufacturing Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP)
Overview: planned, implemented, and managed all sales activities and led and managed sales teams to achieve targets
• Managed key accounts and developed new business
• Developed, revised, and aligned sales strategy with company strategy
• Achieved and improved on annual agreed sales turnover and expanded customer base
• Reviewed local market conditions and identified sales opportunities
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with customers
• Examined risks and potential, and ensured high ethical standards and compliance with regulations
• Managed and updated price guidelines, approved price requests outside of formal pricing, and negotiated product specification
• Ensured delivery due dates were met and stock levels maintained, monitored orders against delivery plan, and managed debtors
March 2018 – Feb 2020
Automa Multi Styrene (Pty) Ltd, foam products and insulation board manufacturer
Overview: drove sales growth and profitability by effectively managing sales personnel, and developing effective strategies.
• Marketed and sold a range of products to different market segments, including the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries
• Provided accurate forecasts of annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams, targets and budgets
• Managed a national team consisting of regional sales managers and sales & marketing representatives
• Collaborated with Finance to establish and recommend sales goals
• Managed assigned product lines to maximize revenue and meet corporate objectives
• Formulated sales policies and developed plans to ensure revenue growth across all products
• Identified changes within the industry, competitive pressures, and proactively modified sales strategies
• Reviewed sales expenses and recommended economies
• Recruited, selected, orientated, and trained new employees and provided supervision through field visits, observation, and measurement of results to inform performance appraisals and salary reviews
July 2017 – Feb 2018
Stanley Black & Decker (Pty) Ltd, tools and storage company, commercial electronic security company, and engineered fastening systems
Overview: managed and developed the dealer / sub dealer network and developed new channels of distribution based on market requirements.
• Managed industrial sales channel and established key relationships with stakeholders
• Delivered RSA Traditional Channel Plan to achieve top-line and margin targets as per company objectives
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with distributors, customers, and key accounts
• Managed market operational requirements such as forecasting and service levels
• Co-ordinated and participated in key account presentations
Sept 2015 – June 2017
Akfix (Pty) Ltd, eco-friendly, life-esteem chemical products and technologies
Overview: developed and implemented a channel partnership strategy for the market, and led, managed and enhanced the brand through marketing campaigns and activities that delivered consistent sales growth.
2008 – 2015
Henkel (Pty) Ltd, Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies
Overview: led and managed a team while driving sales growth and meeting financial targets. Developed a strong sales foundation, which included being awarded the ‘Go Getter Junior Executive Award’ for international growth markets.
• Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management (2015)
Professional Development
• Leading People Successfully (LPS) (2017), Stanley Black & Decker (Pty) Ltd
• Price Management (2015), Henkel (Pty) Ltd
• Professional Sales Leadership (2015), The Gap Consulting Group - UK
• The Complete Skilled Negotiator (2013) The Gap Consulting Group - UK
• Value Pricing Model (2012) Henkel (Pty) Ltd
• Peak Performance Management (2012) Henkel (Pty) Ltd
Enjoy playing squash, mountain biking, golf and motor sports
