Melanie Hart

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Head of Client Engagement @ Supply Clusters
Melanie Hart's Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia, Australia
About Melanie Hart

Strategic, well-connected B2B Sales Management with 23 years’ experience in strategic transitions, corporate strategy, business development and finance. A results-oriented executive with a strong background in enterprise sales management. Recognised for collaborative leadership style, a proactive approach and ability to effectively translate complex operational concepts into tangible action plans. A proven leader with a strong executive presence, capable of blending big-picture viewpoints with tactical considerations to inspire, ability to build trust and deliver record engagement and growth. My previous role reported into the Director of the Asia Pacific Region, my role had me delivering innovative strategies to Executive Leaders globally, supporting 180+ Sales Managers and leading client complex solutions in the enterprise segment in Australia and New Zealand. This role is pivotal in seeing the regions succeed through portfolio diversification and deliver on improved margins. I am excited to join the Supply Clusters family as Head of Client Engagement.

Melanie Hart's Current Company Details
Supply Clusters

Supply Clusters

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Head of Client Engagement
Melanie Hart Work Experience Details
  • Supply Clusters
    Head Of Client Engagement
    Supply Clusters Aug 2023 - Present
    Rydalmere, New South Wales, Au
    Since 1994, Supply Clusters has worked with business leaders to drive down costs faster. Whether you work in procurement, finance or elsewhere – our approach helps you deliver results sooner. How, do we help you ask?Supply Clusters pre-negotiates a series of offers with leading suppliers with sustainable procurement front of mind. These provide a basis to implement savings fast, improved operational efficiencies and support steering through the upcoming sustainability and social outcomes requirements. We support you through analysing a forecast for savings. Work with you to plan implementation, then deliver the reporting for you. In short, we get it done.
  • Octet
    Director Working Capital Solutions
    Octet Feb 2021 - Aug 2023
    Surry Hills, Nsw, Au
    Are you looking for a working capital solution to scale and grow, streamline your payment process or perhaps your suppliers don't offer the best payment terms? At Octet, we can help.Octet is a web-based Business to Business trading platform that connects 'Buyer and Seller' through a closed community network. Octet provides your company with an unsecured line of credit, extended payment terms of up to 120 days, debtor finance options and an online platform to settle supplier transactions however you like, including your existing credit and debit cards. There are also additional benefits like the ability to settle in 15 currencies globally and the ability to earn reward points + more.Octet’s industry-leading digital platform automates transactions, tracking the invoice approval and settlement process from initiation to completion. Our Supply Chain Accelerate solution (SCA) is a set of technology-based business and financing processes that link the various parties in a transaction - buyer, seller, and financier – in order to lower financing costs and improve business efficiency. SCA provides an extension of existing supplier credit terms that optimises working capital for both the buyer and the seller. Octet SCA is a fast and flexible working capital solution unlike anything currently available to medium-large Australian businesses, providing 100% of their seller invoices upfront. Meanwhile, the buyer can pay 90 days later, with the cost worn by either party or split as a percentage.Octet is here to help you do better business by giving you the tools and financial capability you need to grow. With many years’ experience in business financing and payments, I can help you maximise your growth opportunities and empower your business by making local and global trading operations easier.
  • American Express
    National Strategic Partnership Manager (Senior Product Manager)
    American Express Jun 2016 - Feb 2021
    New York, Ny, Us
    Reporting directly into the Regional Director with a dotted line to the USA, this role supports the General Manager and other key leadership executives to drive growth in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Partnering with all sales and account development teams in Australia, I was internally head hunted to develop the launch of a new product which enabled clients to streamline the way they settle their USD payments which is now a key differentiator us in the market place today.
  • American Express
    Senior Business Development Executive
    American Express Oct 2013 - Jun 2016
    New York, Ny, Us
    Reporting directly into the Sales Manager and managed Enterprise and large corporations with revenues of between $50 to $300 million in revenues across all industries in Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand. This role was responsible for developing innovative strategies to build a new portfolio to uncover and educate corporations around working capital solutions, process improvement for supplier payments as well as business travellers to drive greater controls and profitability.
  • Staples
    Business Development Manager - Enterprise Accounts
    Staples Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
    Framingham, Ma, Us
    Reported directly into the State Manager with a dotted line to the General Manager of new business in Sydney. This new role was formed to build strategic relationships with decision makers and influencers for Australia’s largest Enterprise clients, to architect strategies to secure new business and transition back lost business.
  • Corporate Express / Staples
    Area Sales Manager, Regional Vic
    Corporate Express / Staples May 2007 - Oct 2011
    Mascot, Nsw, Au
    Responsible for conceptualising strategies including motivating a team through complex change, strategic networking, build market confidence, drive sales teams, facilitate complex tender management, pricing negotiations, margin management and maximise growth opportunities. The success of this role was measured by delivering a profitable P&L for Regional Victoria.

Melanie Hart Skills

Solution Selling Team Building Sales Process Customer Relations Public Speaking Contract Management Salesforce.com B2b Key Account Development People Management Key Account Management Retail Account Management Training And Development Sales Cold Calling Selling Customer Retention Sales Operations Business Development Negotiation Team Management Lead Generation Strategic Planning Sales Management Direct Sales Business Planning Budgeting Strategic Leadership New Business Development Proposal Writing Leadership Development Cross Functional Team Leadership National Accounts Change Management Training P&l Management Customer Service Contract Negotiation Business Process Improvement Budgets Business Strategy Management Coaching Sales Presentations Strategy Development Crm Major Accounts Pricing Performance Management

Melanie Hart Education Details

  • 5 Star Training Resources
    5 Star Training Resources
    Retail Management And Operations
  • Coles Myer Institute
    Coles Myer Institute
    Training And Leadership
  • Gordon Institute Of Tafe
    Gordon Institute Of Tafe
    And Related Support Services

Frequently Asked Questions about Melanie Hart

What company does Melanie Hart work for?

Melanie Hart works for Supply Clusters

What is Melanie Hart's role at the current company?

Melanie Hart's current role is Head of Client Engagement.

What schools did Melanie Hart attend?

Melanie Hart attended 5 Star Training Resources, Coles Myer Institute, Gordon Institute Of Tafe.

What skills is Melanie Hart known for?

Melanie Hart has skills like Solution Selling, Team Building, Sales Process, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Contract Management, Salesforce.com, B2b, Key Account Development, People Management, Key Account Management, Retail.

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