Murray Giggins Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Molenaar Australia is a subsidiary of HG Molenaar in South Africa. HG Molenaar has been providing specialised machinery to the food and beverage industry for over 75 years, the experience and expertise built up over time make us leaders in our field. Our core values of Pride, Quality, Productivity and Innovation based on service excellence, define what we do.Molenaar is a holder of multiple Videojet Technologies agencies. VJT is the largest, most dominant and recognised brand in the coding industry globally. Molenaar Australia based out of Braeside in Victoria, offers the full range of coding technologies of Videojet. State of the art facilities provide reliable and dependable sales and support to our customers.

Melbourne, Australia

Managed daily operations, shipping and financial management of this supplier to the wine and beverage industry. Developed commercial and sales budgets, strategy and cash flows. Was instrumental in migration of IT systems to cloud based Oracle solution. Implemented and appointed technical sales division. Streamlined business processes for increased productivity and profitability.

Dal Josaphat Paarl

Enartis South Africa is a subsidiary of Enartis International a global wine chemical business a division of Esseco Group based in Trecate, Italy. Enartis sells and distributes specialist wine chemicals used in the fermentation and post fermentation stages of wine making, wine stability, fining & finishing. Laboratory services - wine stability, tartrate stability and microbiological analysis. Specialists in pH adjustment, micro-oxygenation and inline dosing. Enartis SA also provides a range of chemicals used in cellar hygiene. Local agents for Machive Tonnellerie French oak barrels.

Stellenbosch

As general manager Murray was responsible for running the winery. He developed all financial and sales budgets, marketing and sales plans – appointing both local and international agents to sell and or distribute the wine. International sales and logistics, agent negotiation, attendance of international wine fairs, negotiate sales to multiples. Murray was responsible for developing the brand, liaising with advertising agencies and merchandising agencies for product promotion. Head hunted for Esseco position.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

This company is responsible for the national sales and distribution of twelve wineries in the on and off consumption markets. - Sales and marketing strategy - budgets and expenses.- Staff training and team coaching- Developed SLA and sales strategies for each stakeholder.- Managed sales team in all markets, ensuring targets and KPI's reached- Responsible for negotiation with key customers and multiple listings, promotions & rebates.- Attendance of wine shows and promotion of brands.- Develop product listings and brand expansion in conjunction with stakeholders.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Co founded and ran this company. Specialist wine retailer and consultant to hospitality trade. Established three retail stores. Was in charge of brand developments, marketing, management and day to day activities. Recognised as one of Cape Town's top wine retailers. Consulted to various prestigous customers; Blue Train, Bushmanskloof and other top restaurants and hotels throughout South Africa.

Pwm, Wine And Project Management, Best Student In Year Award.

Program in Wine Management

Pwm, Programme In Wine & Project Management, Best Student In Year Award.

In conjunction with University of South Australia - Adelaide

Bcom, Economics & Business Economics

B.Com

Wset Level 3, Wine & Spirits, Merit

Bachelor Of Economics (B.Econ), Business/Commerce, General

Education record

Education record