Mike Frew Email & Phone Number

Mike Frew Agencies, Durban, South Africa

Sales Agency Business representing a synergistic mix of local and international Surf, Lifestyle, FMCG and Action Sports Brands. Core focus is the Retail Sales, new Business Development, Market Penetration and long term growth of the brands that I represent. Annual sales > R20 million. • Sales agent representing Sector Apparel: O'Neill, Fox, Volcom, Wrangler Denim, The North Face, Nautica, Penguin, Holmes Brothers, Lee Jeans (current). • Sales agent representing Adcock Ingram: Guard Hand Sanitizers, Adco CBD range, Panado, Island Tribe (current). • KZN Sales Agent for Hurricane and Lundun, (2009 to 2016).• Sales Agent for Hurley, Skullcandy and Neff, (2009 to 2014).• Customer base of 230 Independent Stores and Corporate Retail Groups.• Responsible for seasonal Product Range Sales, Replenishment, P.O.P and Brand Growth.• Cold Calling, Time and Call Cycle Management, developing new Business opportunities.• National ordering and stock level management of Key Accounts.• Weekly and monthly reporting and sales tracking in line with pre-set targets.• Planning, Design and building product Showrooms, presenting technical developments.• Merchandising and Stock Management in company owned Retail Concept Stores.• Working with online Retailers to customize Sales and Marketing campaigns.• Facilitate relationships with customers in South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Zanzibar and Mauritius.• Managing social media Marketing campaigns.• Co-organising The Hurley SA Junior Surfing Champs 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

South Africa

MC at national music events and awards ceremoniesEvent commentating for international events as sanctioned by SSA, ISA and ASPRadio voiceovers, interviews and reportingTelevision voiceovers and action sports presenting

Durban, South Africa

Lizzard is a global Surfwear Brand that produces original Surf Apparel, Accessories and Footwear. Based in Durban, South Africa, the brand is distributed and marketed in 14 countries across the Globe.• International planning and Brand marketing across multiple media platforms.• Managing an Advertising Budget of R3.5 million.• Facilitating Brand exposure through Viral Marketing Campaigns and social media Networking.• Planning, organising and running a R600k WQS Surfing Event and four Tag series events.• Liaising with local and international TV, Radio, Print and Community Media.• Booking and placing Print, Web, TV and Radio Advertising.• Continual updating of an International Website to ensure relevancy and ease of use.• Writing and distributing local and international Press Releases to email Databases.• Presenting and voice over for TV inserts, live Radio and TV interviews.• Planning and rollout of seasonal point of sale Marketing.• Working with Warehouse Manager to ensure efficiencies and packing targets are met.• Managing 30 athletes including Contract Negotiation, Budget, Travel and Media exposure.• Planning, budgeting and rollout of Retail Concept Stores.• Managing Production of all Catalogues, Style Guide, Seasonal POP and In-Store Signage • Manage five departments in a support role: Warehousing, Distribution, Clothing Design.• Liaise weekly with Regional Sales Agents' Re-orders, Signage, Deliveries, Account queries.• Help set up Range Launches, Showrooms and Sample Sets.• Liaise with International Distributors.

Durban, South Africa

Atoll Media published award winning youth market media titles including Zigzag, Blunt, Saltwater Girl and SA Paddler magazines as well as building Brand extensions of these titles including Websites, Events and special edition Publications.• Magazine, Event, Brand Extension and Website Advertising Sales.• Corporate presentations to direct clients and Advertising Agencies.• Dealing with Core industry and Corporate blue chip clients.• Planning and organising the SA Surfing Awards, with key TV, Radio and Newspaper interest.• Responsible for company Budget Allocation, Debtor Management.• Working with Advertisers to conceptualise multiple platform advertising campaigns and events.• MC and live Presenting at various events to audiences of up to 15 000 people.• Live TV, Radio, Web and Sports Event commentary.• Rollout of a new Cell Phone based Media platform, Mobizine.• Planning and activation of High Voltage, (a multi faceted Action Sports Exhibition event at the Durban Exhibition Centre).• Associate publisher of Zigzag Surfing Magazine.

Pinetown, South Africa

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions, with over 31,500 FTE Employees and more than 5,000 Branches, in over 60 Countries and Territories around the World.• Servicing an existing Corporate Client Base and developing new business.• Cold calling sales and promotion of Core Services and Philosophies.• Telesales and monthly telephonic client follow up.• Establishing leads and follow up of prospects to set appointments.• Servicing National and International blue chip clients.• Debt Management and follow up.• Liaising with a National Sales Manager based in Cape Town.• Assisting in running a profit centre branch in Manager’s absence.• Report writing to Management and activity feedback.• Securing and closing new and updated deals.• Corporate presentations and setting up meetings.• Writing up sales and new business proposals.• Maintaining and updating a manual Client Database.• Advising clients on issues relating to the new Labour Relations Act.

Durban, South Africa

Writing and submitting monthly editorial column for community based newspaper distributed in Durban's Northern suburbs.

Ballito, South Africa

- Stock merchandising and counter sales- Ordering stock and stocktaking- Assistant manager duties- Greeting and attending to customers- General sales and advising on products- Filing, Faxing and Telephone management

Durban Area, South Africa

Swim coaching a squad of up to 30 swimmersSpecialising in learn to swim and stroke correctionAdvertising and sourcing new businessGala event management and account administration

Durban Area, South Africa

Cold calling and appointment settingClothing rep and sales of three brandsTaking orders from customersDiary managementVisiting existing customers and merchandising stock

Durban

• Process range of Retail and Commercial transactions.• Initiate and open new accounts.• Issue Cashier Cheques, Money Orders, Currency Orders.• Order and activate ATM and Debit Cards and activate Fund Transfers.• Receive and verify Loan and Mortgage payments.• Manage customer Enquiries and Complaints, Verify endorsements.• Comply with all operational, security and control policies and procedures.• Adhere to all reconciliation and balancing procedures.

National Diploma Management, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Activities and Societies: SurfingEconomics 1 Financial Management 2 & 3 Marketing 1 Mercantile Law 1 Management Principles and Practice 1.

High School, Matric Certificate

Activities and Societies: Surfing, SwimmingCompleted Matric with University Exemption Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science.