https://thinkstart.com.au/ https://thinkstartglobal.com/Andrew plays an integral role in the company with a strong focus on developing high level business strategy, all the way through to unique collaborations with external stake holders. His goal has always been to engage and delight consumers rather than disrupt.He is a savvy negotiator known for strong business development and relationship building skills. Andrew's innate ability to build high-performance teams, including his… Show more https://thinkstart.com.au/ https://thinkstartglobal.com/Andrew plays an integral role in the company with a strong focus on developing high level business strategy, all the way through to unique collaborations with external stake holders. His goal has always been to engage and delight consumers rather than disrupt.He is a savvy negotiator known for strong business development and relationship building skills. Andrew's innate ability to build high-performance teams, including his strategically selected executive management staff, has served as a growth catalyst, and infused productive energy into the workplace. He believes in the two disciplines, art and science, together make for a powerful combination that sets up solid market positioning and growth. At Think Start the entire culture is all about “Luck Quake Promotional Concepts” as he believes in creativity powered by technology is the way to go! Andrew is based in Melbourne, Victoria and is the Founder and Managing Partner of Think Start Australia. Show less

Andrew plays an integral role in the company with a strong focus on developing high level business strategy, all the way through to unique collaborations with external stake holder's. His goal has always been to engage and delight consumers rather than disrupt.Ceativity, intrigue and surprise; The two disciplines, art and science, together make for a powerful combination that sets up solid market positioning and growth.1.Came up with an exclusive promotion for Beds For Backs where if… Show more Andrew plays an integral role in the company with a strong focus on developing high level business strategy, all the way through to unique collaborations with external stake holder's. His goal has always been to engage and delight consumers rather than disrupt.Ceativity, intrigue and surprise; The two disciplines, art and science, together make for a powerful combination that sets up solid market positioning and growth.1.Came up with an exclusive promotion for Beds For Backs where if anybody looking to purchase ergonomic mattress then they will get $1000worth accommodation for two people in 4 star deluxe hotel in Bali, Thailand or Africa for seven nights absolutely free with a one way limousine transfer.Convinced the respective organizers, and we got exclusivity in bedding industry for Beds For Backs which will be promoted soon to increase retail sales dramatically before Christmas. 2. Launched Entertainment Gold Card Promotion for all Beds For Backs Clients.3.Launched Beds For Backs - Club Platinum Card which will offer special deals on Beds For Backs Products and from Partner Health Related industries.4. Launched Ergolife Bed in Hotel Suite Rooms with relevant marketing material which will have a positive impact on retail traffic . Show less

• To work with the Managing Director in accordance with established company policies and procedures.• Promote and attend all upcoming trade and networking functions and assist with the running of all functions as required.• Supervise, mentor and train staff as required and requested by Management.• Consistently achieved ATV growth in Victoria of 5% per month for all licensed partners.• Consistently recruited new distributors within Victoria.• Franchise Development and… Show more • To work with the Managing Director in accordance with established company policies and procedures.• Promote and attend all upcoming trade and networking functions and assist with the running of all functions as required.• Supervise, mentor and train staff as required and requested by Management.• Consistently achieved ATV growth in Victoria of 5% per month for all licensed partners.• Consistently recruited new distributors within Victoria.• Franchise Development and Management.• Franchise Support and Assistance.• Leadership of the state sales team.• Implementing marketing strategies to build consumer preference and drive volumes.• Identifying and networking with strong and reliable referral networks.• To ensure that sales target are being met .• To make and submit regular reports to the General Manager.• Building a great rapport with customers.• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.• To lead by example.• State stakeholder relationship management and development. Show less

• Managing the sales and marketing operations.• Promoting new launches and accountable for achieving business goals and increasing sales.• To train new personnel.• Implementing marketing strategies to build consumer preference and drive volumes.• Identifying and networking with strong and reliable referral networks.• To ensure that sales target are being met .• To make and submit regular reports to the General Manager.• Building a great rapport with… Show more • Managing the sales and marketing operations.• Promoting new launches and accountable for achieving business goals and increasing sales.• To train new personnel.• Implementing marketing strategies to build consumer preference and drive volumes.• Identifying and networking with strong and reliable referral networks.• To ensure that sales target are being met .• To make and submit regular reports to the General Manager.• Building a great rapport with customers.• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.• To lead by example.• To keep the sales team motivated. Show less

In the absence of market presence in Africa and the Middle East, adopted a phased approach and stealthily dominated all the assigned markets, resulting in sales of USD 40 million (approx) which was successfully achieved by developing relations with local businessmen (Key Decision Makers) and signing up to sole distributorships on agreed quantity and competitive pricing. •Monitored in improving logistics for international business and implementing a quality management program by acquiring… Show more In the absence of market presence in Africa and the Middle East, adopted a phased approach and stealthily dominated all the assigned markets, resulting in sales of USD 40 million (approx) which was successfully achieved by developing relations with local businessmen (Key Decision Makers) and signing up to sole distributorships on agreed quantity and competitive pricing. •Monitored in improving logistics for international business and implementing a quality management program by acquiring relevant quality/ compliance certificates.•Directed all aspects of export sales operations by way of extensive travels throughout Africa , UAE and South East Asia, establishing a strong contact base and cultural communication skills.•Instrumentally achieved timely product delivery for the export markets which accordingly resulted in approximately 90% of client retention.•Worked closely with international importers from more than 40 countries worldwide throughout multiple distribution channels inclusive of retail stores , supermarkets and specialty chains.•While representing Simfer , unveiled new cooking range in the national Distributor’s forum in Africa.•Successfully unveiled entire new range of kitchen appliances in the Hong Kong Electronics and Domotechnica Trade Fairs and simultaneously expanded market presence. •Identified low performing product, and re-distributed product patterning strategies to accommodate customer buying trends, maintaining a steady revenue gain of 15% to 20% over a eight year period 2005 to 2013.In Simfer mapped the following markets , Turkey - Dubai, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Congo, Cameroon, Mali, Ivory Coast, Singapore, Phillipines, Hongkong, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia.Developed the Economy Model for the free standing gas cookers for price sensitive market of West Africa. Show less

In the absence of market presence in Africa successfully established trading offices in English speaking Africa. •Single handedly monitored set up of a new trading office for MCS International in Ghana by contacting local agents who provided crucial market details (leading importers, etc.•Pivotally developed aggressive territory expansion plan for company by offering competitive quotes, etc. which resulted in single-handedly generating sales of approximately USD 10 million over a period… Show more In the absence of market presence in Africa successfully established trading offices in English speaking Africa. •Single handedly monitored set up of a new trading office for MCS International in Ghana by contacting local agents who provided crucial market details (leading importers, etc.•Pivotally developed aggressive territory expansion plan for company by offering competitive quotes, etc. which resulted in single-handedly generating sales of approximately USD 10 million over a period of 2 years in an effective manner. Show less

Monitored in setting up of new distributors for electrode welding products for North India.•Supervised in establishing new business contacts (on site work) in an effective manner.•Revived dormant business contacts (business history & site work) as per the requirement.