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Aeroport, Kempton Park

I am in charge of sales and marketing of AR Africa to the industry. I will help build up the focus around the reverse osmosis systems, ultrafiltration and membrane bio reactors for chemicals, products and services related to these unit operations.

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Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Once Crest Chemicals was purchased, my division was transferred as the water separation business. My main job functions were: • Managing separation supplier products such as: Internationally: Inge(Germany) UF membranes, Dow (USA) IX and RO until 2009/09, Hydranautics(Japan & USA) MBR, RO and UF, BEL(Israel/Spain) vessels, PWT(USA) anti-scalants, Suqing Water Treatment Engineering Group(China) IX resins, Global Adsorbents(India) activate carbon, Beijing Hengju Chemical Group… Show more Once Crest Chemicals was purchased, my division was transferred as the water separation business. My main job functions were: • Managing separation supplier products such as: Internationally: Inge(Germany) UF membranes, Dow (USA) IX and RO until 2009/09, Hydranautics(Japan & USA) MBR, RO and UF, BEL(Israel/Spain) vessels, PWT(USA) anti-scalants, Suqing Water Treatment Engineering Group(China) IX resins, Global Adsorbents(India) activate carbon, Beijing Hengju Chemical Group Corporation(China) flocculants.• Managing stock supply and aged stock.• Ordering required products.• Monitoring and gathering competitive information.• Introduction, development and retention of key customer and supplier relationships, local and international• Business and direction model development strategies• Growth of Crest Chemicals water treatment business and profit in local and African market• Development of growth path for employees in water separation business• Integrated communication with debtors department and debt risk management • Provide customer technical training and support.• Setting the pricing recommendations.• Preparation of commercial proposals for the variety of customers projects in separation.• Communication and building relations with the suppliers. • Negotiations of the prices with suppliers and customers.• Conducting market business analysis.• Maintaining budgetary requirements of business unit involving integrated cost and expense controls.• Keeping abreast with regards to competition products, prices and marketing strategies.• Selling separation products in Gauteng and other areas.• Provide technical and commercial support for sales representatives in other areasDuring this time I was proud to build up new suppliers to be much more significant market share holders within the Southern African zone such as growing Hydranautics. Hydranautics took over DOW's market share in a 3 year period. Show less

As I was promoted to product manager I investigated and further developed the water division of CHC Chemicals. This removed me from the bulk sale of sale of commodity chemicals and focusing upon water treatment products and technologies. I was responsible for: • Managing separation business products such as Inge UF membranes, Dow RO and UF membranes, Dow IX resins, RO vessels (Codeline then BEL) and Genesys RO anti-scalants and cleaners.• Managing aged stock. • Managing the… Show more As I was promoted to product manager I investigated and further developed the water division of CHC Chemicals. This removed me from the bulk sale of sale of commodity chemicals and focusing upon water treatment products and technologies. I was responsible for: • Managing separation business products such as Inge UF membranes, Dow RO and UF membranes, Dow IX resins, RO vessels (Codeline then BEL) and Genesys RO anti-scalants and cleaners.• Managing aged stock. • Managing the stock requirements.• Ordering required products.• Monitoring and gathering competitive information.• Provide customer technical training and support.• Setting the pricing recommendations.• Preparation of commercial proposals for the variety of customers projects in separation.• Communication and building relations with the suppliers. • Negotiations of the prices with suppliers and customers.• Conducting market business analysis.• Keeping abreast with regards to competition products, prices and marketing strategies.• Selling separation products in Gauteng and other areas where there are no other sales people.• Provide technical and commercial support for sales representatives in other areasMy special achievements was the creation of a separate division within CHC, The Water Treatment Division, built on the back of my success. Show less

Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa

I started off as a Business Analyst for CHC to see whether they would be able to engage within the commodity chemicals for paper and pulp industry. Shortly after my analysis was placed into the water treatment division as a sales representative. I was responsible for:• Sale of commodity chemicals, separation membranes, vessels and ion exchange resin to the water treatment industry• Sale of commodity chemicals to small group of existing water treatment customers.• Sale of UF and… Show more I started off as a Business Analyst for CHC to see whether they would be able to engage within the commodity chemicals for paper and pulp industry. Shortly after my analysis was placed into the water treatment division as a sales representative. I was responsible for:• Sale of commodity chemicals, separation membranes, vessels and ion exchange resin to the water treatment industry• Sale of commodity chemicals to small group of existing water treatment customers.• Sale of UF and RO membranes, IX resins, RO chemicals and vessels.• Develop new customers and new business with existing customers in above mentioned product groups.• Grow the business in order to meet the sales targets.• Gain customer relations and satisfaction to maintain the business Show less

Kent Area, South East, England

My role was to build up BIM Kemi within the paper and pulp industry which had no representation in my area. I was responsible for:• Develop an innovative sales strategy • Introduce the company to the paper industry in the area• Build a customer base from scratch • Investigate business opportunities outside the paper industry in the area• Building stable relationships with customers in the area• Develop sales in the area• Motivate and bring enthusiasm to the… Show more My role was to build up BIM Kemi within the paper and pulp industry which had no representation in my area. I was responsible for:• Develop an innovative sales strategy • Introduce the company to the paper industry in the area• Build a customer base from scratch • Investigate business opportunities outside the paper industry in the area• Building stable relationships with customers in the area• Develop sales in the area• Motivate and bring enthusiasm to the other sales team members Show less

Northwich, Cheshire, England

I was transferred from South Africa to Nalco United Kingdom. I was given the task of assisting in the improvement of poor sales in the paper industry throughout the South East of England. I brought new customers to Nalco and developed a new customer base. I built successful customer relations. During my second year in the company I introduced and implemented a chemical programme and this started a very large account for the company. The chemical applications included retention and drainage… Show more I was transferred from South Africa to Nalco United Kingdom. I was given the task of assisting in the improvement of poor sales in the paper industry throughout the South East of England. I brought new customers to Nalco and developed a new customer base. I built successful customer relations. During my second year in the company I introduced and implemented a chemical programme and this started a very large account for the company. The chemical applications included retention and drainage, deposit control, a variety of chemical applications in water and effluent treatment, pitch/sticky control, defoamers and others. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

My promotion to Senior Account Manager was on the back of having turned around sales volume and profitability in the Anikem Paper Group Division. My responsibilities were:• The profitability of accounts and annual sales budgeting.• Negotiation of new group sales.• Building new client relationships and markets.• The technical quality of the specific applications.• Training and motivation of sales team.• Upgrading the technology of existing accounts.• Preparation… Show more My promotion to Senior Account Manager was on the back of having turned around sales volume and profitability in the Anikem Paper Group Division. My responsibilities were:• The profitability of accounts and annual sales budgeting.• Negotiation of new group sales.• Building new client relationships and markets.• The technical quality of the specific applications.• Training and motivation of sales team.• Upgrading the technology of existing accounts.• Preparation and implementation of Sales plans.• Innovative problem solving Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I moved to the Sales Department in order to introduce automation technology and value added sales to Pulp and Paper Group of the company. The paper group of the company was going through difficulties at that time. The introduction of the automation technology proved to turn around the sales as results. During this period I developed and implemented a total programme (variety of applications) using automated chemical dosing systems and value added approach.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I was responsible for the profitability of pulp and paper market segment of Anikem. I was responsible for:• Development of unique and creative approaches for capitalising on opportunities for new markets (see special accomplishment below)• Development and implementation of marketing plans, forecasts, strategies, and monitoring techniques• Development of training programmes in all areas where current technology was not sufficient and preparation of training programmes in areas… Show more I was responsible for the profitability of pulp and paper market segment of Anikem. I was responsible for:• Development of unique and creative approaches for capitalising on opportunities for new markets (see special accomplishment below)• Development and implementation of marketing plans, forecasts, strategies, and monitoring techniques• Development of training programmes in all areas where current technology was not sufficient and preparation of training programmes in areas where new technology communicating with the entire group.• Development of value added selling approach.• Support to sales in building successful customer relationships and marketsMy special achievements during this period:1. During this period in 1993, I developed new marketing technology for Value Added sales, where the customers were paying for results based on price per ton of produced paper. This was possible due to an automatic chemical dosing system, which controlled the dosing rate.2. I have the patent for the application in chemical dosing automation technology. This was taken out by Nalco, my company at the time, under a title of “Process for treating wood pulp”, patent no. CASCT CA143006, on 29 December 1993. This marketing strategy was very successful due to development of automation of chemical dosing programs. The first application was in brown stock washing and subsequently I developed automation in other areas of chemical dosing in Paper Industry.3. During the year 2001, in recognition of my role in this innovative approach the global holding company Ondeo Nalco named the automation technology ‘ Anna’ as a trade mark Show less

Chloorkop, Gauteng, South Africa

I began as a chemist with SA Paper Chemicals before being promoted to senior chemist. I was responsible for:Research and development of new products and technologiesReformulation of existing productsClient support and troubleshootingTechnical support to manufacturingKeep up to date of and acting on development in current technologies usedTechnical support to sales team

Krugersdorp Area, South Africa

As a chemist in Plascon-Evans Paint I was responsible for re-evaluation of pigments used in paint industry. Later on I was promoted into the Leather Research Department. My role there included production control and planning, quality control, raw material analysis, product formulation and also solving client problems related to paint.

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

At Polski Fiat was tasked to focus on new Anti-Corrosion Technologies, evaluation of Anti-Corrosive raw materials, noise reducing coatings and sealers. My responsibilities included the investigation and solving the problems that occurred during the technological process of treating the car body before it entered the mechanical section. When the factory was rebuilt I was tasked with the implementation of new technology in production. I co-operated with production personnel on technical aspects… Show more At Polski Fiat was tasked to focus on new Anti-Corrosion Technologies, evaluation of Anti-Corrosive raw materials, noise reducing coatings and sealers. My responsibilities included the investigation and solving the problems that occurred during the technological process of treating the car body before it entered the mechanical section. When the factory was rebuilt I was tasked with the implementation of new technology in production. I co-operated with production personnel on technical aspects of the manufacturing process. Show less