Product Imports and ExportsHelping Kiwi businesses export their products into South Africa and AfricaSpecialized sales trainingRetail ConsultingFranchise operations

Looked after the recruitment, training and sales of all Brand Developers' Show and Mall demonstration sales staff across New Zealand.New products scriptsStaff recruitmentProduct and Sales TrainingSet up and ran the first TV Shop Direct Shop in LynnMall, Auckland from Feb to Nov 2018. Includes store design, lay-out, staff recruitment, staff training, roster, sales, targets etc.

Brand Spanking is an Activation Agency dedicated to connecting people and brands by creating and leveraging quality interactions.We offer all the traditional services from In-store sampling and demo's, Experiential Marketing, Social Media, Collateral & Merchandise, Out of store sampling and Sponsorship Management.However, our Competitive Intelligence means we are one of the first Kiwi activation agencies who offer Specialised Sales Demonstrators for Retail.With over 15 years experience in Retail, In-store demonstrations across all general merchandise product categories, Sales Training, International Consumer Shows and Event Activation, we know how to get your product off the shelf and into the customer's trolleys!In-store theatre through quality demonstrations leads to enhanced Customer Experiences, increased sales and an overall positive shopping experience. Our Sales Specialists are equipped with only the best international skills to make your product/s sell exponentially more than ever before.If you are serious about increasing your in-store sales and brand awareness, contact us today.www.brandspanking.co.nz

RedSeed provides Specialised cloud-based Training Solutions to some of NZ's leading Retailers incl Hallensteins, The Warehouse Group, Briscoes, Paper Plus, Foodstuffs and more.Expanding into Australia and the USA in 2014.We specialise in Sales Training, Customer Service Training, B2B, Management (Coaching, Communication & Compliance), Induction, Product Knowledge and Compliance Training.Our goal: Instilling confidence in retail staff through quality video-based training so they can deliver the ultimate customer experience and create solutions that make shopping a fun and desirable experience. Our training methodology ensures skills are permanently and subconsciously embedded in your Sales force.Have a look at our Website to find out more about RedSeed and the amazing Training Solutions we offer: www.redseed.meSee why everyone wants to do training with RedSeed!

Growing the business in and beyond supermarkets.Running the Sales Operation within the business.Grew the business by 20% on a monthly basis between 2012 and 2013.

Provided skilled and trained Pitchmen and Sales Demonstrators to suppliers (Whirlpool, Philips, Miele, Monster Cables, Cobb cookers, Trojan Fitness) in the major 6 Retailers across South Africa.150 Retail Demonstrators on the Company's books between 2007 and 2012.Created a Sales Strategy whereby Massmart Stores (now owned by Walmart) could increase their turnover in General Merchandise by up to 18% over weekends, utilizing Highly Skilled and Trained Professional Tannoy Announcers.We moved an average of $50,000-$60,000 worth of General Merchandise products (TV's, Home Theaters, Camera's, GPS's etc) per store over weekends, using this very unique selling methodology.

Verimark pioneered Direct Response Television in South Africa. Recognised today as one of the biggest DRTV Companies in the Southern Hemisphere, Verimark was the first to combine powerful in-store promotions with conventional DRTV advertising, by establishing a 'Store within a Store' in all the major retailers in South Africa.As National Training Manager I looked after recruitment, selection and training of a Retail Sales Force of over 2000 in-store Demonstrators on intricate demonstration skills.I also trained a Consumer Shows Sales Team consisting of over 100 Pitchmen. Verimark showcased their products at over 20 major Consumer Shows annually.Represented Verimark at over 40 International Trade Fairs between 1998 and 2007.Scriptwriting of numerous 2min Spot Commercials and 28min Infomercials.Starred as Product Specialist in numerous 2min Spot Commercials and 28min Infomercials.Duties included:Trained over 2000 retail sales executives across South Africa, Africa (Namibia, Botswana, Zambia) and Mauritius.Retail Sales Training.Consumer Show Sales Training.Scriptwriting.Scripted, starred in numerous 2min Show Commercials and 28min Infomercials.International Sales.Over 40 International Trade Shows in the USA, UK, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Italy etc.Key Functions:-International Sales (New Business Development)-Developing all Sales Training Modules. Sold at more than 120 Consumer Shows in South Africa, and 41 International Trade and Consumer Shows.Consumer Shows: Ideal Homes Show - London (1999 - 2006)Trade Shows: ERA Convention - Las Vegas (1999 - 2006)Super Show - Las Vegas (1999)The International Home & Housewares Show - Chicago (1999 - 2007)ISPO Trade Fair (winter) - Munich (1998 - 2007)ISPO Trade Fair (summer) - Munich (2000, 2002) Sport 1 Trade Show - Oslo (2002)Cosmoprof - Bologna (2003)Cosmeeting - Paris (2003)-Delivering all Sales Training to 2000 Sales Staff (Retail and Consumer Show Executives)