David Ginsberg Email & Phone Number

Mount Eliza, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

A 12 month engagement, 2.5 days per week to support the business whilst the existing Head of Brands and Merchandise is away on parental leave. Leading the Brands team I will be responsible for category strategy, sourcing and managing the brands (300+) and range (14000 sku's). Also key is leveraging brand relationships with brand partners to deliver optimal and mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Appointed as an Adjunct Industry Fellow in the School of Business Law and Entrepreneurship, key activities of this appointment include: contributions to scholarly and/or applied research, contributions to the design and review of a teaching curriculum, delivery of lectures and/or teaching related duties, and student mentoring.

Melbourne, Australia

Since 2010, Retail Growth Concepts has worked with well over 400 retail businesses, including small independent stores, the largest multi-site retailers, as well as suppliers and manufacturers across all sectors of the industry.During this time, we have witnessed at close quarters the growing competitive pressures and disruptive forces negatively impacting the industry. The scale, complexity and alarming speed of these changes are causing significant challenges for key decision-makers and their teams.With all the pressure, it can be difficult to see a way forward. However, the Australian retail industry is not dead or dying. It is undergoing a massive change and is naturally adapting to these forces. As a forward-thinking retailer, supplier or manufacturer, the first step is to recognise there is a problem, that you don’t have all the answers and to realise inaction will further erode sales, profitability and market share.After accepting the above as fact, the next step is to get serious and do something about it.This is where Retail Growth Concepts excels. Our unique and informed approach and programs will help you unlock the secrets of industry winners and discover how these can be successfully applied to your business. Category Management Reset® - Our buying department audit and transformation programJoint Business Plan Reset® - Our supplier and retailer collaboration transformation programRetail Reset® - Our small to medium targeted business audit and transformation programSatisfied and repeat clients include Coles, Woolworths, Shell, BP, Puma Energy, Telstra, Myer, GPT Group, Dulux, CSR, Mitre 10, Metcash, API, Priceline, Best Friends Pets, My Pet Warehouse, Sanofi, Footlocker and many more.Check out our website to learn more at www.retailgrowthconcepts.com.auAlternatively, reach out to David Ginsberg our Managing Director via Linkedin, he is always keen to make new connections and share his knowledge.

Carlton

As an Associate at Melbourne Business School David is a key advisor and go to person on all matters related to retail and retail marketing. He has developed and facilitated a number of retail & marketing programs at the school including 'Retail Futures' as well as developing & facilitating the marketing component of the 'Resources Connect Program'. David also facilitates the 'Leading Operational Change' component of the General Management Program and was instrumental in content development and facilitation of the schools first online marketing program.

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for the retail, ethical and wholesale buying function of API across Australia. This includes 475 Priceline stores (both pharmacy and retail) and over 4500 independant pharmacies.

Melbourne, Australia

Engaged by BP in a contractual role to provide strong leadership & strategic focus to the Australian convenience retailing business.In the project role I was further engaged to lead the development of the BP convenience store of the future, a new concept development. This was from Jan 2013 through to August 2013.

As Chief Operating Officer, responsible and accountable for the agreed strategic and financial objectives relating to store operations, franchising, training, construction & maintenance, fuel, risk management, retail communications and the 24/7 support centre.

As Chief Executive Officer, responsible and accountable for the agreed strategic and financial objectives relating to the entire organization answering directly to the Macro board of Directors

As Head of the Merchandising & Marketing class of business, responsible and accountable for the sales and profitability together with the development of the 7-Eleven brand, shop offer and promotional initiatives within the Hong Kong and Macau store network. A Network of 710 7-Eleven stores generating annual sales of US$800m.

Asia Pacific & The Middle East

As Head of the Merchandising class of business, responsible and accountable for the development of the retail shop businesses across a wide geographic area (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines & China). A network of 1400 retail sites generating annual sales of US$700m.

Reporting to the Grocery & Merchandising Director within the 250-store Franklin's supermarket chain this role was responsible for the national strategic direction, sales, profitability, promotional program, people management (14 direct reports) and supplier negotiation of the non-food category group. This portfolio generated sales annually of US$500 million.

Based in Chennai (Madras), South East India this role was responsible for the establishment and management of a major joint venture between DFI & RPG Enterprises. The joint venture objective was to establish a chain of supermarkets and drug stores across Southern India.

Accountable for a region of 52 supermarkets employing 1200 staff with an annual turnover of US$150 million. Critical to this role were sales & profit growth, store merchandising standards, customer understanding, people management, cost control & excellent execution. The role had 8 direct reports

Assessing & Refining Leadership Style

Developing A Leading Edge Operations Strategy

Strategy & Leadership Program

Bachelor Of Business, Marketing

Adjunct Industry Fellow, School Of Business, Law And Entrepreneurship