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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Development of a business strategy for the route sales channel to identify opportunities to grow sales and profit across the channel footprint thereby exceeding last year and budget. To build new sales volumes through the development of new markets and methods of distribution through mutually beneficial partnerships thereby making Grove products more available across the nation. Evolving the range and product branding for increased customer awareness and financial… Show more Development of a business strategy for the route sales channel to identify opportunities to grow sales and profit across the channel footprint thereby exceeding last year and budget. To build new sales volumes through the development of new markets and methods of distribution through mutually beneficial partnerships thereby making Grove products more available across the nation. Evolving the range and product branding for increased customer awareness and financial performance.Development of the sales and distribution team to deliver on the business' growth aspirations. Show less

Was in a multi-site senior leadership position overseeing a significant portfolio of sales, EBIT and team members within the Woolworths Supermarkets business. The role involves leading a large team to deliver excellent customer service and benefits and thereby deliver superior financial performance for our shareholders. Key achievements:Exceeded financial targets consistently through sales maximisation, cost minimisation and maximisation of EBIT as evidenced through the annual… Show more Was in a multi-site senior leadership position overseeing a significant portfolio of sales, EBIT and team members within the Woolworths Supermarkets business. The role involves leading a large team to deliver excellent customer service and benefits and thereby deliver superior financial performance for our shareholders. Key achievements:Exceeded financial targets consistently through sales maximisation, cost minimisation and maximisation of EBIT as evidenced through the annual scorecardDeveloped of a high performance team. Driving the team capability for both today and for the future through recognising and developing talent as evidenced by low leadership turnover and a strong talent pipelineStrengthened and enhanced the Woolworths Supermarkets brand through consistent delivery of high customer standards, delivery of a strong commercial offer verse competitors and the delivery to market of two refurbishments with significant improvements to customer feedback and financial performance Successful delivery across the group of the businesses transformational change agenda including replenishment and labour platforms by coaching and delivery of results on time and with full benefits realised Key work areas include:• Listened to our customers and develop our offer to exceed their needs• Team development• Delivery of consistent operational execution• Deliver transformational change agenda• Deliver on key business metrics across an group including Sales, EBIT, CODB, Stock Loss, Safety• Deliver best offer in the market place Show less

North Eastern Region

Gary lead several area teams across the state to deliver excellent customer service and benefits in the Big W DDS business in Queensland. As the business went through a significant transformational change agenda the role included implementing change through the the wider store teams to ensure we delivered the overall business strategy to our customers and thereby drove superior financial performance. Key achievements:• Successfully completed 3 month State Manager… Show more Gary lead several area teams across the state to deliver excellent customer service and benefits in the Big W DDS business in Queensland. As the business went through a significant transformational change agenda the role included implementing change through the the wider store teams to ensure we delivered the overall business strategy to our customers and thereby drove superior financial performance. Key achievements:• Successfully completed 3 month State Manager secondment• Completed several high profile interstate reliefs including a national support role • Opened new stores in new regional markets as well as completing several refurbishments• Identified and developed our future talent to drive high performance and future succession for the division• Personally sponsored the state fundraising program for 2 years to coordinate the states activities• Drove superior financial performance across the groups as evidenced through the annual scorecardKey work areas include:• Drove top line sales through promotion and store merchandising standards• Offered excellent customer service through our team• Delivery of team development strategies• Delivered consistent operational execution in line with divisional processes and best practice• Delivered transformational change agenda• Exceeded key business metrics across an group including Sales, EBIT, CODB, Stock Loss, Safety• Consistently delivered best offer in a very competitive market place Show less

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the total category management across a group of highly profitable General Merchandise categories within the supermarket business representing approximately 750 stores nationally. Sales exceeded $100m annually. Key achievements:• Successfully developed ranging innovation, pricing and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profit across the categories• Developed a strong promotional program to drive volume and sessional event opportunities• Sourced own… Show more Responsible for the total category management across a group of highly profitable General Merchandise categories within the supermarket business representing approximately 750 stores nationally. Sales exceeded $100m annually. Key achievements:• Successfully developed ranging innovation, pricing and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profit across the categories• Developed a strong promotional program to drive volume and sessional event opportunities• Sourced own ranges via agents in China and Hong Kong including several overseas buying trips to drive category innovation, growth and EBIT• Worked collaboratively with partner vendors and developed packaging and logistics solutions for products and categories• Successfully managed stock levels throughout the Woolworths supply chain networkKey work areas included:• Category ranging and shelf management across the 750 store network• Robust promotional program to drive top line sales• Development of communication to the store network to drive adoption and performance• Detailed analysis of category metrics to improve performance and drive innovation and change• Negotiation skills with trade partners both locally and internationally• Marketing strategy to drive category performance through media channels Show less

Sydney, Australia

Worked within the National Supermarket Buying and Marketing department in a diverse portfolio that included coordination of local marketing strategies across the nation, sponsorship and event coordination nationally in line with the corporate community program and store communication and coordination between all of the Support Office functions and the 750 national store network.Key achievements:• Development and delivery of strategic and site specific marketing plans for new… Show more Worked within the National Supermarket Buying and Marketing department in a diverse portfolio that included coordination of local marketing strategies across the nation, sponsorship and event coordination nationally in line with the corporate community program and store communication and coordination between all of the Support Office functions and the 750 national store network.Key achievements:• Development and delivery of strategic and site specific marketing plans for new stores, refurbishments and local competition• Developed and coordinated the media plans for the acquisition of 71 Franklin stores into the Woolworths group• Contributed to the leadership of the national supermarket marketing team across all media including TV, catalogue, local marketing, product/price and brand campaigns• Developed event and sponsorship strategy coordination in line with the corporate vision and tailored to the supermarket community business plan• Lead and coordinate communication between the Support Office Buying and Marketing team and the 750 store supermarket network • Assist with the development of processes and guidelines for the Woolworths supermarket groupKey work areas included:• Development of communication plan to the 750 store network from the Buying and Marketing teams • Coordinated the national sponsorship portfolio for the supermarket division• Coordinated the national local marketing program for applicable at need stores• Negotiated with internal and external parties to support the store teams and wider supermarket strategy• Interstate travel to support state teams on new initiative roll outs Show less

Queensland, Australia