Jonathan Sweeney Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

I'm delighted to have the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to making Bigger and Better commercial professionals.TNG was created to deliver best in class Insights, Training & Development on Negotiation for FMCG professionals.Since inception TNG has used the skillset of experienced FMCG professionals (doers from the 'coalface') to.

Auckland, New Zealand

The title 'Business Bouncer' was gifted to me on the basis owners felt protected. It wasn't that they were in physical danger but they knew someone had their back and was 'riding shotgun' for them to ensure they, and those around them, succeeded.Owners cite the following as to reasons why they partner with me:$ I am Trusted$ They know I am committed to.

Auckland, New Zealand

There are a variety of reasons as to why clients engage the 'icu BIG!' offer. When I distill it down there are 3 key words - GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT (Professional & Personal) & RESULTS!Engagement fundamentally means grappling with the status quo!!Why GROWTH - Yet to meet anyone who wanted to stand stillWhy STRATEGIST - A focus on planning Action/Policy as well.

Auckland, New Zealand

After years of working with clients/partners, we are yet to meet anyone who was waiting for a stranger to turn up with a list of action points. We know that New Zealand SME's are not stupid or incompetent; many just seek an extra pair of ears, eyes and hands to move the business forward. The work we do is sometimes with those that are 'struggling', maybe.

Auckland, New Zealand

For the 3 semesters, ending Nov '18, I taught (part time) at UNITEC on the BBUS and GDipBus focusing on 'Strategy for Managers' and 'Integrated Marketing Comms' - my courses consistently scored (by students) well above the Business School average.My courses scored so well due to the fact I was grounded in the commercial world. I was, and still am, running.

Support Office - Auckland

A great experience and exposure that saw me 'grapple' with the challenges of 4 distinct stakeholder communities within a $420m portfolio ('You'll never keep everyone Happy') - Consumers, Suppliers, TEAM, Internal functions and Succeed.What I’m most proud of:➢ Managing many ‘challenging’ stakeholder groups while still realising growth within the business..

Support Office - Auckland

Countdown's move into Pharmacy is a natural progression for a business that has been at the forefront of developing a credible, and successful, Health & Beauty offer within mainstream grocery in recent years.- Terms agreed with a number of non Countdown vendors- Established new supply chain model via DC- Loaded as many new lines in weeks as broader team.

Gt. South Rd, Ellerslie, Auckland, NZ

In 2012 the work of Tom Peters (the desire to effect positive change) and the classic line from The Shawshank Redemption...'Get Busy Living or get Busy Dying' 'taunted' me such that it was time to make a change. Here is a summary of the outstanding results achieved by my team and I in the last 4 years:* Grocery share of total business sat at almost 72% vs..

I devised a program to raise funds and awareness for MotorNeurone disease.I acted as project coach and sponsor, in my spare time, that culminated in members of Health and Sports gym in Auckland covering over 2 million meters in 1 week, the equivalent distance between Cape Reinga and Bluff.The weeks events were supported and covered extensively and.

During my period of self employment I devised and actioned a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish NZ entitled 'Memorabilia Buys Memories'. Members of the public donated items of sporting memorabilia that were later auctioned on Trade Me. Items included a signed All Blacks shirt, signed Ronaldo Man Utd shirt, amongst over 40 items.The Radio Network sponsored this.

Henderson, Auckland, NZ

RB has 'form'/reputation and is not for the 'feint hearted' but it's a good place to learn and few are able to match it's desire to succeed consistently.* Part of a new mgt team that delivered 3 years of above industry average growth (2005 -2007).* Built a Category Mgt function from nothing to industry best practice team.* Personally launched 43 skus in.

Henderson, Auckland, NZ

Not easy swallowing your pride and going back in your career but when you need to get your 'foot in the door', needs must! I think the key thing here was learning how to assimilate to a new market, you can't superimpose the european blueprint. As well as this I learnt the nuances of managing a dominant Melbourne based HO. Some great wins in context of.

Batley, Yorkshire

I would admit to this being a 'tough gig' (working and studying for an MBA). There are lessons to be learnt from doing a role in a perceived area of opportunity but without the necessary backing (resource and culture). Some nice wins though - brand options developed for a new trade channel (convenience), evolution of relationship with the CO-OP, being seen.

Based In West Byfleet

Great exposure, managing the interests of 17 companies in 13 different categories, I think I knew more about Sainsburys than the category guys did due to being there at least 3 times a week. Some great relationships with some awesome organisations (the boys from Ozkleen stay close to my heart, it's not often you are able to make a 'step change' for a third.

UK (based In Harrogate And Staines)

There was a time when Tobacco was 'fun' and you could do commercial stuff. Challenging and rewarding times - achieving growth in a declining market, Camel - a brand with personality, building teams and developing people.I cut my teeth in second line managemnet and learnt a huge amount about running a business via sitting on the exec for 2 years from the.

NW England/Yorkshire

I commenced my tenure managing key customers in the North of England (brand and own label). Further to the merger (Smith and Walkers becoming one entity) I managed the most succesful region (value, share and growth) -Yorkshire.

SE England, Southern England/Wales, North Of England

My initital training and commercial grounding was provided via 4 roles: Territory Salesperson, Drive Team Mgr, Southern Division Sales Trainer and Key Account Mgr (North). Great brands, dynamic people, hard work and lots of fun

Mba, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Bradford's Exec MBA program (AMBA & EQUIS accreditted) was rated in the top 50 in the world. Studies completed in less than 24 months.

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