Gerhard Smith Email & Phone Number

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Durban Area, South Africa

Durban Area, South Africa

Durban Area, South Africa

Trustee of the Board of Directors• Senior Marketing and Communications Manager.• Team Manager - National Men and Under 23 Men TeamsSponsorship1. Direct Sales of Sponsorship Packages for the National Teams2. Direct Sales of Sponsorship Packages for National Tournaments3. Support and servicing of all sponsor relationships and professional delivery of partner benefits4. Consult with major corporate companies to determine theirmarketing objectives and present, deliver, and sell our products and programs that will meet their objectives5. Support and servicing of all sponsor relationships and professional delivery of partner benefits• Business Planning1. Communication & Media2. Creation and management of the organizations social media strategies and the organizationswebsites3. Deliver proactive, timely and informative information to key stakeholders4. Development and management of WBSA’s monitoring and feedback systems to ensure continualimprovement in product and service delivery.5. Integral part of the business planning process and contribute to the ongoing evolution of WBSA’sstrategic plan.6. Oversee the planning and execution of key events andfunctions7. Event Management• Marketing1. Media Liaison2. Maximize positive exposure for the sport across the country3. Work with staff and members to identify and develop publicity opportunities4. Develop clear branding and business strategy for key areas of the organization, such as the National Club League, Men's and Women's National Teams, Competitions,Coaching and Technical Development and Player Development programs5. Develop and manage WBSA’s merchandise strategy and partnerships

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Part-Time commentator on Supersport for Wheelchair Basketball televised on Supersport, as well as lead commentator and on screen presenter for live stream broadcasts.* Supersport Wheelchair Basketball Series* IWBF Afro World Championship Qualifiers 2017* IWBF Afro Paralympic Qualifiers 2020

Durban Area, South Africa

• Sponsorship1. Direct Sales of Sponsorship Packages for the Franchise Products and Projects2. Direct Sales of Sponsorship Packages for Franchise Development Tournaments3. Support and servicing of all sponsor relationships and professional delivery of partner benefits4. Consult with major corporate companies to determine their marketing objectives and present,deliver, and sell our products and programs that will meet their objectives5. Support and servicing of all sponsor relationships and professional delivery of partner benefitsMarketing1. Brand Strategy-­‐ Brand's Vision, Values and Guidelines to establish clear Market Positioning and value proposition.2. Marketing Strategy-­‐ Managing Marketing Budgets and Time frames.3. Brand Building and Promotion.4. Working with Media and special focus on the Clubs Social Media Strategy.5. Digital Marketing StrategyTeam Management1. Overall management of team2. Contract negotiation3. Performancedelivery

Durban Area, South Africa

Total Brand Management of the Power Athletic Footwear brand.Sales and Marketing1. Sales Management:• Management of National Sales and Pan African Sales Team• Driving sales of products• Daily Sales forecasting• Reporting and analysis• Continued Pan African Sales Focus and Participation.2. Brand Strategy:• Worked within the Brand's Vision, Values and Guidelines to establish clear Market Positioning and value proposition.• Continual analysis of competitor brands, trends and developments.3. Marketing:• Marketing Strategy• Managing Marketing Budgets and Time frames• Brand Building and Promotion• Working with Media and POS companies.• Merchandising1. Complete Range Building and Planning in China2. Wholesale and Retail Division3. Range Launches4. Presenting new ranges to Retail Chains/ Buyers.• Product Development1. Assisting with Global Product development of Football Boots and Hockey Shoes among others.• Planning and Stock Management1. Merchandise Planning and stock managementfor Wholesale and Retail Divisions

Durban Area, South Africa

• General Management1. Managed a team of 10 staff2. Overall responsibility for the business3. Complete responsibility for setting and maintaining company budgets4. Marketing management5. Sponsorship management6. Event Management of the company’s promotional activities and assets.• Sales Management1. Complete responsibility for meeting all sales targets on Weekly and Monthly Trajectories2. Complete management of sales team3. Complete management of setting sales targets as per Head Office Requirements

Stellenbosh

Key Accounts Sales Management1. Responsible for the delivery a high level service and sales.2. Constant meeting of sales forecasts and targets3. Development of Sales pitches for the sales team4. Setting and maintaining regional sales forecasts and budgetsNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT* Achieved Top 5 in Sales Nationally*Grew the customer base in Kwazulu Zulu Natal by 26.5%.

Durban Area, South Africa

• Marketing1. Responsible for key marketing elements including Point of Sale procurement and distribution to clients.2. Print and electronic media campaigns3. Event Management4. Sponsorship Management5. Key Responsible Person in the management and execution of our NBA Basketball Without Borders program and was the key liaison with the NBA representatives

Durban Area, South Africa

Operations Management 1. Negotiated tour operator rates and contracts with South Africa service providers in the Accommodation, Transport, Hospitality and Tourism sectors 2. Managed all aspects of the business including administration 3. Tour guide/ leader for all the tours that came to the country 4. Dealt with in excess of 700 passengers during this time 5. Handled the key customers and celebrities 6. Handled a handful of the Australian Cricket Team and their family members

Durban Area, South Africa

Responsible for Sales and Marketing • Responsible for Day to Day Tour Operations of the company • Management of Key Accounts • Succesfully managed and handled in excess of 1500 passenger travel arrangements to Rugby and Cricket World Cup in 1999 as well as FA Cup, FA Premiership and UEFA Champions League events