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Johannesburg, Gp, Za

Spartan, Kempton Park

Developed and directed thorough product development plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, profitability targets, and strategic market positioning.Coordinated forecasting with Sales, operational cost assessment with Finance, and formulation verification with R&D, demonstrating a keen understanding of the entire value chain to optimise efficiency.Facilitated procurement management processes, optimising production efficiency and minimising waste by ensuring timely sourcing and delivery of raw materials.Primary interface with suppliers and customers, emphasising effective communication and relationship management to enhance collaboration and achieve shared goals.Initiated in-house innovation collaborations with R&D, contributing ideas for new product development, repositioning, and relaunches of corporate brands. Developed customer-specific innovation plans and utilised market intelligence for strategic developments. Led category trend analysis, promotional tool development, and merchandise planning for effective product positioning and category modification.Impact:Directed initiatives to optimise product formulation and packaging standards, resulting in significantly improved operational efficiencies and a substantial reduction in waste.Delivered on-time and in full product launches, consistently exceeding 90% service level agreements. Demonstrated a commitment to precision in project management, ensuring seamless coordination across departments and fulfilment of customer expectations.Successfully launched products that made positive contributions to the budget, showcasing an ability to align strategic planning with financial objectives. Leveraged market insights and innovation to bring impactful products to market, enhancing overall business profitability.

Spartan, Kempton Park

Developed integrated marketing strategies for manufacturing house brands and private label detergents for multiple retail clients in South Africa. Oversaw the import of new and innovative technologies, enhancing the industry's competitiveness.Managed extensive communications and networking with stakeholders, including clientele, partner organisations, and state agencies.Skilfully facilitated collaborations and coordinated administrative functions to ensure effective project execution.Coordinated strategy development for unique packaging, creative labels, and liaising with suppliers, designers, and printers to ensure packaging specifications aligned with legal requirements and client expectations.Accountable for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date client product range database. Expertly managed timelines, critical paths for product launches, and coordinated the effective distribution of travel tests, ensuring adherence to quality protocols and client specifications.Impact:Played pivotal role in the strategy and implementation of launching the Chet private label range for Woolworths W.LAB. The successful execution led to the prestigious Supplier of the Year award in the Non-Foods Category in 2015.

Johannesburg, Midrand

Compiled monthly management reports encompassing macro and micro-environment analysis, competitor activity, and market pricing. Presented three-year sales analysis, sales forecasts, and annual reports to Japan, showcasing a deep understanding of market dynamics.Managed the import, brand marketing, and sales of Panasonic cordless telephones and PBX systems to South Africa. Coordinated schedules for production, costing, shipping, and stock holding on a monthly and annual basis. Ensured meticulous attention to detail, contributing to bottom-line profitability through efficient inventory management.Efficiently maintained all product information on the company’s website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date representation of advertising and promotional materials across product ranges.

Randburg, Johannesburg

Expanded and enriched the Credit Card Division’s client base by effectively selling credit cards and associated benefits. Successfully promoted products such as petrol cards, debt consolidation, and upgrades, demonstrating a strategic approach to meet diverse customer needs.Consistently exceeded sales targets, never missing a goal, demonstrating exceptional sales acumen, time management, and goal-setting skills to achieve and surpass performance targets.Constantly learned and adapted to new product offerings, providing up-to-date and market-specific solutions. Demostrating exceptional adaptability and flexibility in the face of constant change.Supported leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Team Leader, overseeing daily team stats for performance updates. Ensured a seamless workflow and maintained high team performance standards.Managed basic administrative tasks between calls effectively, adhering to company procedures and contributing to the overall efficiency of the contact centre.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Post Graduate Diploma Management Practice, Management

National Diploma In Public Relations Management, Human Sciences

Marketing And Public Relations Management, Marketing