Responsible for the day-to day running of the Instar Group with a particular emphasis on sales, key accounts and business development. My goal is to ensure the business continues to grow by way of developing new clients while maintaining the existing customer base, and creating innovative areas for new business development.Duties include:Developing & implementing business strategies to drive growthStrengthening relationships with key accounts Developing & presenting creative strategy to clients Maintaining budget expenses and controlling profit & lossContract negotiation & management for both suppliers & customersCreating ties within the SMME industry to improve the business reputation Key skillsStrong management & leaderships skills New business developmentEntrepreneurial spirit & self-motivatingResults driven & enjoys team winsRelationship oriented & positive

The evolution of Instar Group has seen my role change to working as a consultant with various brands to not only build equity online but to move toward innovative thinking to reach target audiences. Consulting to C-Level executives improves company buy-in from the top down but also fast-tracks digital marketing teams ability to create campaigns aimed at targeted audiences. Responsibilities include:Provide digital thought leadership to C-Level executives on the changing digital landscape & their brands/clients. Communicate & educate on all the available digital marketing & analytical tools .Develop & maintain relationships with C-level decision makers but also team members for complete concept buy-in.Support & empower creative thought while maintianing logical connection to expected outcomes. Empower team members with responsibility while ensuring execution & positive business outcomes. The addition to this consulting role I am also regularly asked to deliver Key Note addresses at conferences & functions, as well as host training seminars for teams.

Establishing & executing the Vagabond Fly brand strategy to connect audiences with investors & sponsors.Responsible for delivering the creative message to our followers & fans via Vagabond Fly digital platforms. This includes copywriting, editing, social media & creative strategy. Duties Include:Creative strategy for Vagabond FlyResponsible for budgets & content schedulesSocial Media & digital visibilitySponsor & partner negotiation Campaign negotiation & execution on deliverables Key Skills:Prioritising deadlines & time management Inspiring creative & original thinkingAn ability to deliver content from at audience perspective In-depth knowledge of digital marketing strategy & social media

As National Sales Manager I was tasked with instilling a sales system and ethic whilst growing the Conquest Surgical share in both the Breast Implant and Dermal Filler markets within South Africa.The role included reaching sales targets in each province & creating forecasts for potential growth. Duties included:Sales forecasting & planning for business profitability Designing & Implementing a sales strategySales team management Incentive schemes for sales reps for staff retention Sales trainingKey account managementContract negotiation New product acquisition & sole agency rights negotiation Key SkillsLeadership & management skillsMarket awareness Results driven Motivation

Atari supplied Nagor Breast Implants and Teosyal Dermal Fillers to Plastic Surgeons and Aestehtic Doctors.