I’m happy to share that our company has rebranded to Raine & Horne as from today. We're still the same company - NRG Realty Limited with all the same people - just a new exciting brand!

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I have been in the Wines and Spirit Industry for over 30 years and in the end it was time for a change…. I found the perfect fit as Three Peaks Manuka Honey National Sales Manager. This Role with a small team is rewarding as the job runs from forecasting, to sales and marketing and strategic growth for the brand. Starting with New Zealand the role has quickly morphing into international responsibilities. It has also allowed a real think outside the box attitude to partner with other premium brands to collaborating with new product development.Ultra-premium means “of an extremely high quality or the highest quality” Products like a Luxury Hotel, Wagyu Beef, Super Yachts, Fine China, a Vintage Champagne and Three Peaks MANUKA Honey.Three Peaks began with a desire to produce the world's most magnificent Manuka honey and a passion for New Zealand's volcanic central plateau. We have sold our product primarily overseas but now have increased distribution to include the domestic market.From our unique glass Tongariro Jar to our packaging, the way we care for our land and our beekeeper’s focus on bee health, we are uncompromising in our quest for the best. To produce New Zealand’s most magnificent Manuka honey, we know it’s important to look after the quality of every detailAll Three Peaks Manuka honey carries the UMF™ Association mark – the global independent standard for Manuka honey. We submit each batch of Three Peaks Manuka honey for independent laboratory testing so that customers can trust the. UMF™ labelled Manuka honey they buy is authentic and true-to-label. Three Peaks Manuka honey can be traced back to the hives and location it comes from. We are proud members of the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA). At Three Peaks, our philosophy is quality, in all we do.

National Sales Manager - I was instrumental in starting this company. Leverage my technical and industry-specific knowledge to develop strategic business development plans and sales strategies. I was responsible in targeting suppliers from the start, helping create a portfolio, a company structure and a budget. Building and effectively managing sales pipeline to ensure new opportunities within the pipeline. This role has allowed me to gain a wealth of experience within the distribution/sales cycle. This experience combined with my natural ability to manage sales has helped the company to achieve $2million turnover, within the first 10 month period, of new business.A broad business acumen across Sales, Marketing & Strategy grounded by strong experience across all sales functions inclusive of National Account management, Field sales management, independent Wholesale, and On/Off -Premise aspects of the Wines and Spirits Industry.I am passionate about delivering a fresh way of thinking to step-change sales functions to provide a competitive advantage in the highly competitive FMCG Wine and Spirit sector.- Channel strategy development and execution- Expanding sales of the existing range- Planning the successful implementation of new product and market development- Leading and Mentoring a highly motivated sales team- Overseeing sales revenue and margins

With Moana Park there is a style of wine for every occasion, from the easy-drinking fruity styles of the Crush Pad range, to the seriously good Estate Series showing off Hawke's Bay, and the super premium Single Vineyard Reserve range - elegant and sophisticated in style. http://www.moanapark.co.nz/Editable/wine.shtmlCrafted by Moana Park Winery, Crush Pad is your natural, low allergen wine that doesn't cost the earth - available at many leading supermarkets and stores across New Zealand. These wines capture the essence of New Zealand’s pristine environment; each wine is an expression of its variety and its unique terroir.

Gilmours, the largest food and beverage wholesaler in New Zealand with 8 conveniently located Owner/Operated Cash'n Carry stores.Gilmours offered comprehensive range of over 12,000 products -Products available in the "Gilmours" range include the following groups:Catering and GroceryChilled and FrozenSnack Foods and ConfectioneryBeveragesPaper, Foil, Plastic Packaging and GlasswareCleaning, Hygiene, Health and Hardware productsFresh Produce & MeatGilmours is proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated. In conjunction with our Business Partners, 'Toops' (Wellington) and 'Trents' (South Island), we supply thousands of businesses, offices, restaurants, cafes, event centres, and other hospitality industries throughout New Zealand.

The driving force behind generating new sales leads and contacts within the Bay of Plenty Waikato Region. This role revolved around good communication and duties include: Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings, Planning and preparing presentations for National groups, Communicating new product developments to prospective clients. The job was a constant challenge and required a number of skills - good business sense and financial planning, marketing skills, strategy development and implementation.When you are dealing with a new business, the job requires a lot of creative thinking to spot new opportunities and to establish rapid growth within the new market place and it was very satisfying when the development strategy payed off and the results could be clearly seen.

Sales - I was running my own business as an Independent sales agent representing premium wineries within the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. My business had been primarily with small independent retailers and fine restaurants. This was a commission based company.

Dealing with trade, on premise and grocery accounts many of the customers are ones I had previously dealt with in past companies. I represented some boutique wineries within the Burleigh catalogue and then a much broader catalogue with Vintage Wines & Spirits. I enjoyed the sales aspect of the job and had been very successful getting new distribution. I also showed 20% growth for the 2008/2009 financial year. I loved the wine club and product presentations that allowed me to teach about and sell my products.

see company details at www.independentliquor.co.nz North Island Regional Sales Manager Beer & RTD New Zealand - July 2004 to November 2004I was promoted and transferred back to NZ to be Regional Manager in North Island NZ responsible for 6 North Island Reps. After only 5 months the company restructured and re aligned the Management team. I found myself back in an Auckland Sales Territory. After moving back to New Zealand specifically for the management role I decided to leave Independent Liquor and relocate back to the Bay of Plenty. Sydney Northern Beaches Sales Manager Australia - Mid 2003 to July 2004 A Transfer to Sydney from the UK gave me a chance to build up a territory in Sydney. While I enjoyed Sydney an opportunity to Manage back in New Zealand was offered and prompted me to move back to NZ. Southern Coast Area Sales Manager United Kingdom - 2002 to mid 2003 When the company expanded into the UK I was relocated and promoted to a key role to establish and develop a territory. I had been instrumental in Growing and establishing distribution sales in the UK at the same time building brands by incorporating events and working a territory of my own direct grocery accounts. I also built alliances in our key distributors to promote our products. Bay of Plenty Area sales Manager -New Zealand I developed and increased sales while planning and implement marketing strategy, including advertising and PR. In the 5 years in this territory I increased average company share from 6% to 10.5%. I called on and built relationships with over 200 accounts while managing a promotions team and maintaining administration and relevant reporting and planning systems.

Enhanced and maintained Corbans reputation for service by planning all activities, maintaining call frequency, and providing customer satisfaction. Implementing wine education for both customers and consumers. Ensuring quality product and appropriate product positioning in the Market place by monitoring product presentation, age, stock levels and pricing. Recognizing new business opportunities while maintaining existing business. I was awarded The Corbans Peak Performer Award in 1997.I have succeeded in taking an under developed territory and increasing Corbans Market share. Developed sales initiatives such as Radio shows about wine in conjunction with promotions, staff seminars for retailer personnel and food and wine pairing specials for restaurants. While strong in grocery sales I have been responsible for writing restaurant wine lists, coordinating event wine sales (such as the Tauranga satellite Tennis Tournament) and holiday promotions.

Responsibilities included managing a staff of 15, from scheduling to job training, inventory control, and public relations. Starting as a bartender I saw opportunities to increase business with bar promotions, development of a wine list and reducing stock levels. These ideas were implemented and I was promoted to Manager.

as a warehouse manager and Grocery merchandiser and promoted to the SF Sales division within the first year. I was the youngest Account Manager at Julliard Alpha Company. I took an underdeveloped territory and generated an 18% increase for the 1992 fiscal year, with a #1 ranking for increase volume in the SF division. By trading accounts my territory became on-premise focused and in turn wine focused. I was responsible for training restaurant staff, coordinating sales incentives and wine lists. I sold such brands as Stoli, Seagrams Portfolio, Hiram Walker Portfolio, along with numerous Napa Valley Wines and European Imports.