Jody Maree Email and Phone Number

I am a confident, mature driven sales manager. I enjoy the challenges of the Retail market and feel that I have the knowledge and experience to build strong customer relations,I am a self-disciplined individual who sets high standards and will always ensure that set goals and objectives are achieved in line with the Company’s objectives. My ability to lead by example as well as hard work has enabled me to always achieve positive results from my team. I have the ability to “think on my feet” and combined with a positive attitude has enabled me to solve issues/problems in a professional manner ensuring a positive outcome. I can take the lead and am good at persuading others in achieving a common goal.

• 28 years FMCG operations experience in the Retail and Wholesale Trade • Experience managing DC’s and the supply chain from Factory to the Retailer, including stock forecasting and ordering • Experience managing Sales Reps and Tellesellers (objectives, call cycles and budgets) • Training provided for Retailers • Liaising with Buyers in terms of service levels • Review meetings with 3rd party distributor • Manage weekly store evaluations and price surveys on IPad as well as feedback on opposition activities• Support POS strategy in the Field as requested by channel• Management of 18 staff working in the Retail Stores (since retrenched)• Co-ordination of Golf Days, Trade Shows as well as Promotions Company representing the company in retail stores• Monitor, build and maintain Customer relationships

• Management of roving Retail Sales Team• Realization of Monthly Sales Targets• Ordering and management of stocks in-store• Management of product returns within budgeted targets• Initiating and implementing effective in-store theme displays and promotions in line with Marketing objectives

• Supervision of canteen staff • Co-ordination of canteen meals• Planning and preparation of special functions• Stock and monetary control including the maintenance of Financial recordsManagement of the Pegasus Sport’s Club (Engen Refinery Staff Sports Club)