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.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.