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Strategy, Sales & Marketing Expertise: Excellent negotiation skills in all environments including blue chip customer agreements through to smaller markets. Successfully leveraged blue chip customer relationships to entrench my brand in the retail sector. Managed strategic and key client relationships to secure ongoing client loyalty, up sell and cross-sell in existing accounts. Handled all national merchandising and sales promotions systems to ensure sell-through.

Leadership & General Management: High-energy solution orientated leader and motivator who drives demanding growth agendas. Strong listening and analytical skills have allowed the development of individuals who have the confidence and willing to attain their targets in highly competitive environments. Holding the belief that leaders constantly need to learn and improve in order to be able to lead by example.

Technical & IT Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, SQL Programming, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Suite, Softline Pastel, Syspro. Solid online marketing including SEO strategies.

Financial Acumen: Sound financial background in budgeting and forecasting sales performance.

Supply Chain & Purchasing Expertise: Ability to manage complex demand/supply planning process flows, price negotiations, product production planning and forwarding planning and execution.

Education: Completed Matric in 1998 at St Marys School, Waverly Johannesburg with full exemption. I completed a Diploma in Business Administration and Management though Damlin in 2006, with distinction. Completed a number of career specific short courses over employment history.