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Gold Coast

Working directly with the Chief Executive Officer to manage all aspects of the business, in all markets, across numerous channels.

Brisbane, Australia

Build relationships with retailers to increase facings and additional product lines for the client. This role is also responsible for regular store visits to ensure brand and message are presented according to the clients brief.

Gold Coast

Grow and drive the sales team to achieve listing/sales targets, achieve own individual listing/sales targets, manage the day to day running of the agency, strategic planning and mentor trainees, while working with buyers and sellers to create a mutually beneficial real estate transition.

Surfers Paradise

The overall purpose of this position is work with the Chief Executive Officer to manage all aspects of the business, in 4 countries, across numerous brands.Achievements: - Successfully managing a team of Creatives, Marketing Co-ordinator, Customer Experience, Account Managers and Business Development Managers- Growing the existing business into an industry leading player in the online travel space.- Project management of every significant new feature, brand and product for… Show more The overall purpose of this position is work with the Chief Executive Officer to manage all aspects of the business, in 4 countries, across numerous brands.Achievements: - Successfully managing a team of Creatives, Marketing Co-ordinator, Customer Experience, Account Managers and Business Development Managers- Growing the existing business into an industry leading player in the online travel space.- Project management of every significant new feature, brand and product for the organisation.- Project manage, roll out, resource and launch 4 industry first concept stores in 6 months.- Creating, executing and managing multiple travel brands including; MineBeds, Online Travel Booking, Cheap Hotels and Check-In.- Heavily involved in the creating, developing, selling, managing and maintaining of the multi award winning JETMAX technology brand in 2015.- Invited as a presenter at the Australian Tourism And Business (ATAB) Conference in 2014. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

The overall purpose of this position is to service the Northern Region client base and to maximise their revenue potential. Account Managers are responsible for their clients’; ongoing training, comprehensive reporting, POS, incentives, and the promotion of the Global Blue brand and its products.Achievements: - Managed Northern Region, consisting of up to 200 Merchants and business groups at any one time. Brands included; Europcar, YHA, Hamilton Island, Emirates, Gucci, Bally, Mont… Show more The overall purpose of this position is to service the Northern Region client base and to maximise their revenue potential. Account Managers are responsible for their clients’; ongoing training, comprehensive reporting, POS, incentives, and the promotion of the Global Blue brand and its products.Achievements: - Managed Northern Region, consisting of up to 200 Merchants and business groups at any one time. Brands included; Europcar, YHA, Hamilton Island, Emirates, Gucci, Bally, Mont Blanc, Mantra Hotels, Intercontinental Hotel Group and Escape Travel- Achieved highest monthly Hit Rate, for 20 months consecutively, against all other Australian Account Managers (August 2010 – April 2012)- Adapted a number of Global Blue’s global tools and systems, for the Australian business and managed country roll out with both internal staff and external Merchants. Some of these systems included: • Online Academy (global online training platform) • Customer Relationship Management System (global customer database) • Business Intelligence System (global reporting system) • Best Rate Guarantee Program (global offering of money back guarantee) Nominated Australian ‘Master User’ of above mentioned systems, responsible for effective running of the systems, and ongoing team training and support- Initiated ongoing improvements and streamlining of internal processes and systems- Selected as the Australian Representative for Global Blue’s Systems Forum, held in Austria, and for Global Blue’s Brand Values Seminar, held in Singapore Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

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