TRADE MARKETINGManage and develop category activations by being the key interface between brand marketing and the sales team to ensure brand strategies are aligned with commercial priorities and executed to achieve success in store.• Creation and management of 12 month Sales and Marketing Activity plan in line with budget for the wine category.• Lead all wine Trade Marketing plans across Grocery, Traditional and On Premise channels.• Deliver financial targets for business.• Effectively engage the sales team with all the necessary information and tools.• Implementation of ordering system for limited edition stock.• Design disruptive point of sale to support current wine ranging as well as new brand launches.PENFOLDS PROJECT MANAGERManage the planning, resourcing, scheduling and administration of the Asahi Beverages Penfolds Annual Release.• Engage with a team of more than 20 key stakeholders, keeping them informed throughout the project’s duration.• Lead project planning sessions.• Coordinate staff and internal resources.• Monitor project progress and adapt as required. • Devise risk mitigation plans.• Conduct project review upon completion.

Utilize my people skills to build and maintain strong partnerships with 65 direct customers to ensure the success of the store and delivery on the business’ sales targets. Key responsibilities:• Sign up new accounts and negotiate pricing agreements.• Process orders, claims and credit limit/payment schedule requests.• Resolution of store queries.• Ensure compliance to all store and club terms.• Sell in of new products, activate promotions and do deals within authority limits.• Create promotional incentives for stores.• Develop strong customer relationships.

Step into any Area Sales Managers existing sales route within my team and take total ownership of it while covering annual leave/sick leave or providing interim support when a position is vacant. Key responsibilities:• Maintain call cycles and ensure customers all have an appropriate level of service provided while caretaking a route.• Sell in of deals and promotions.• Activate displays, on shelf positioning and new products to ensure our products are in the best position and given the greatest opportunity to succeed.• Growing customer relationships by understanding their business objectives and needs as well as those of Asahi Beverages NZ.Other responsibilities included placing orders, resolution of store queries and participating in relays.

Assist the Buyer and Planner in the preparation and inputting of purchase orders, approve product at all stages of production, prepare and coordinate samples and product information for promotional activity. Key responsibilities include:• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.• Run weekly reports.• Action markdowns when necessary.• Create stock allocations and adjust replenishment.• Produce promotional Brief Sheets.• Communicate with Marketing and Logistics regarding stock movement.• Check advertising campaigns for compliance.• Assist with preparation for photo shoots.• Work with Vendors to ensure all samples are received in a timely manner to undergo QA assessments.Other responsibilities included label approving and resolution of store queries.

Assist the Buyer with all areas of the buying process & facilitate quick turnaround from decision, to buy, to delivery of product, to selling on the floor. Key responsibilities included:• Attending range reviews and offering opinion on product being considered for purchase;• Creating all orders at the Buyer’s instigation;• Checking intended orders are within approved budget prior to placement or reporting any discrepancies to the Buyer;• Checking advertising campaigns for compliance;• Management of stock deliveries against delivery windows & follow up with suppliers regarding late or partial deliveries; and• Ensuring stores were stocked and pricing was accurate.Other responsibilities included sales reporting, store communication of mark-downs and resolution of store queries.

Provide assistance and routine administrative support to the Buyer whilst also developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers. Prepare sales contracts for imported product orders. Once the shipment has landed and cleared, allocate orders to stores accordingly. Create new article codes for new stock. Source stock from other stores to fulfill web orders. Manage stock status for Automatic Replenishment. Load promotional media briefs. Sign off and ensure the content of the company mailers, events, and press releases meet compliance, this is achieved by running multiple reports and schedule checking.

Oversee staff and ensure that they perform their tasks to the best of their ability during a function. Manage the clean up at the conclusion of each event and report back to the area manager.

Planned, organized, and executed events with up to 5,000 attendees for the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. Contributed to vendor selection; oversaw collateral production; scheduled event progression, ordered food and beverages; participated in site preparation; scheduled volunteer activities, provided staff direction; greeted guests and VIPs, and managed event breakdown and cleanup.• Hands-on experience in event management and coordination for the America’s Cup Event Authority. • Liaised between Marketing and outside agency in logistics/production of all print and advertising. • Conducted research and located resources to assist in decisions about event possibilities.• Negotiated contracts with performers, venues, vendors, and other entities. • Assisted with preparing budgets and progress reports to staff directors for each event project.• Developed clear and specific performance objectives for a 25-member team of event volunteers. • Greeted and directed all guests in a friendly, professional manner.

Cared for employer’s two children, ages 10 and 12. Planned and prepared meals, organized activities, and helped with schoolwork. • Effectively coordinated busy schedules, chauffeuring children to and from various activities. • Introduced fun, new activities to draw on children’s individual interests.

Provided full administrative support to school office and administration. • Disseminated information to parents, staff, and students. • Maintained records and monitored department activities.