Jon Lopes Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg

Provided input and strategic advice to crucial projects until the end of 2013, working with the Vice President of Sales for Electrolux EMEA.

• Responsible for the leadership and formulation of a turnaround strategy resulting in an expansion drive in South Africa and Africa to offset slowing demand. My appointment was the first non-swede to head up the local.
• Rebranding and repositioning of the AEG-Electrolux brand in the top end niche while increasing margins from 31% in 2000, to 47% in 2009.
• Re-launching the Kelvinator brand in the main market segment in 2002.
• Launching the Electrolux brand of major appliances on the middle-upper segments in South Africa during 2006.
• Establishing a global sourcing network for Kelvinator and still be competitive against local manufacturers.
• Introduction of "store in a store" concept as a first in the appliance industry in 2002.

• Responsible for sales budget of R 850 million in 2000.
• Responsible for all aspects of national distribution and strategy on all product categories.
• Culture of the company was one of accountability and ownership being driven by lean marketing and sales focused organisation.
• Involved from inception in the formation of the new company – formulating sales and marketing strategies to take the company to the next level by motivating and mentoring direct reports on a participative… Show more
• Involved from inception in the formation of the new company – formulating sales and marketing strategies to take the company to the next level by motivating and mentoring direct reports on a participative basis which.
• Responsible for staff of 35 people nationally, 3 branches and 2 depots.

• Responsible for sales of Goldstar consumer electronics and appliances.
• Company had branches in Johannesburg, with depots in Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Pietersburg and Nelspruit. Their target markets were buying groups, chain stores and independents.
• Involved in formulation of product strategies, promotional matters and both above and below the line.
• Implemented internal systems aimed at boosting service levels to customers and initiating meaningful business… Show more Responsible for sales of Goldstar consumer electronics and appliances.
• Implemented internal systems aimed at boosting service levels to customers and initiating meaningful business relationships with major buyers and retail executives.Barlows Appliance Company nominated me to be.