My task as CEO will be do develop and grow the Strapit/Lightspeed Lift brands on a domestic (Australia and NZ) and global level. Working closely with international partners in America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Adjusting the business strategy and operations to suit a fast paced and changing environment. - Business Development- Product Development- Negotiations- Education#goingglobal#strapping#Sports#Rehab#lovewhatyoudo

Implementation of expansion strategy:- Identification of opportunities to grow and diversify the Mastercare Enterprises (Pty) Ltd- Presenting growth opportunities to investors to securing funding- Facilitating inventory imports and managing supplier relationships- Marketing to existing and potential new customers- Reporting on progress to investors- Recruiting new sales representatives (if and where necessary)- Customer relationship management- Drafting and communicating company-wide strategic vision and mission- Oversight and leadership of Finance & Admin, Sales and Operations personnel- Monthly Management reporting to Board.

After selling my business to Adcock Ingram, I was instrumental in setting up the new division, Sports Science and Rehab. The new division included a sales team of ten sales representatives across South Africa. I was also responsible for securing distribution agreements with international partners, division launch, product launches, marketing and sales.Key responsibilities include:- Budgeting and forecasting.- Explore and analyse market trends.- Financial and strategic growth.- High level reporting and presentations.- Identify new products and business development- Manage key accounts including Dischem, Clicks, Independent Pharmacies, Waltons etc.- Marketing strategy- Monitor and review project activities- Organise and plan key marketing activities- Sales management – Managing sixteen product specialists on a national level.- Implementing new websites and digital media- Setting a clear direction and vision for sales team- Implementation and management of direct online selling platforms such as Takealot- Reporting back on the sales team's activities and performance- Analysing key accounts, products and market trends

At 23 years young, I decided to leave a secure position at Johnson & Johnsen to peruse a passion and dream of starting my own business.Physio and Wellness was established in September 2011 with a hand full of cash and a boot full of stock, eight years later we grew the business, turning over 13 million per annum, national footprint and 15 employees.The key to our success was determination, a strong culture and building relationships with our customers that were based on ethics and trust.As the managing director I was responsible for:• Management and Operations• Driving sales and marketing • Business development• Marketing strategy• Dealing with International partners and agencies• Strong negotiation skills • Develop and implement business plans, strategies and objectives• Sales forecasts and budgeting• Government tenders • Planning and presenting courses and educational lectures to medical professionals• Market research - selecting suitable products for market• Developing product lines in a highly competitive market• Promoting various products and placing them in the best suited sector• Decision making under pressure• Budgeting and financial planning• Marketing and public relationsFast forward eight years and I managed to negotiate the acquisition of my business to one of South Africas leading pharmaceutical companies, Adcock Ingram Critical Care.

• Sales Consultant• Called on Orthopedic Doctors• Sales of medical implants• Assisted in Theatre• Conducted Workshops• Presentations• Generating New Business• Worked with Key accounts

With a passion for sales and a desire to work in the medical industry, I moved into medical sales. During my tenure at Hitech I was the youngest sales consultant, starting this position at 19 years of age. Working with a high level of autonomy and determination I achieved many accolades including, Employee of the year and top sales person two years in a row. • Sales• Demonstrations• Tenders• Customer Service• Proposals• Key Accounts• Area and customer management.• Sales of Medical, Physiotherapy, Rehab, Pilates and Exercise equipment.• Business Development

Sales and marketing of commercial printers. Required to do Demonstrations, Installations and training. Key focus being business development and cold calling. Commission driven. Key Responsibilities• Prospecting for new Business• Cold Calling• Sales and Marketing• Product installation and training• On site demonstrations• Handing in of activity reports and forecasts• Direct Sales