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Performed all functions of a Licensed Real Estate agent including preparation and execution of contracts, sourcing new clients, helping existing clients.

Board Member, Director and Company Secretary of The Ranelgh Club.The Ranelagh Club is a little slice of paradise located in the Ranelagh Estate in Mt Eliza. With private access to the beach and club house, there is a little something for everyone at the Ranelagh Club! The Ranelagh Club is a not for profit organisation that is run by a board of member-directors. With private access to the beach, tennis and sailing activities, a restaurant and spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Performed all functions of a Real Estate agent using local knowledge to ensure every client had the best possible experience.

Responsibilities• Development of high profile Marketing Strategy for Australia and New Zealand including E-commerce, print and media to create brand awareness in key markets.• Managed budgets in excess of $30 million AUD per year• Generate sales growth in line with key metrics averaging 5-8% per annum.• Development of key Retail marketing strategies for individual customers.• Use key market analytics to develop a strategic vision for each product segment.• Manage and develop Regional Sales Team.• Recruit and enhance Regional Merchandise Team.• Mentor and expand Product Management and Marketing Team.• Management of all product sourcing, pricing and packaging for the Australian and New Zealand business units• Key Range sourcing for the UK, Europe and North American business units. • Develop a Regional Leadership Team to increase business growth through continuity of supply, innovation and strategic development opportunity.• Integrate key product ranges and combined supply sources across global markets• Standardise supplier pricing and specification across multiple markets,Achievements• Profitability increase of between 15 and 20% through new supplier partnerships and trading terms. • Creation of a global strategic vision for the business through strength and determination.• Key line sales volume increases of 12 – 35% in Australasian markets.• Setting and exceeding budgets in excess of $30 million AUD per year.• Integrated key product ranges and combined supply sources across global markets. • Standardisation of supply to multiple business units resulting in more favourable trading terms and more efficient supply.

Responsibilities• Generate sales growth in line with key metrics averaging 8-12% per annum.• Development of key Retail marketing strategies for individual customers.• Use key market and GAP analytics to develop a strategic vision for each product segment.• Mentor and expand Product Management and Marketing Team.• Management of key product range sourcing, pricing and packaging for the Australian and New Zealand business units• Key Range sourcing for the UK and European business units. • Integrate key product ranges and combined supply sources across global markets• Product life cycle planning, pricing and packaging through GAP analysis.• Create Strategic Marketing concepts and plans for design, sourcing and introduction of new product ranges.• Introduction and alignment of international ranges with Australia and New Zealand.• Setting and exceeding budgets in excess of $20 million AUD per year.• Implementation of purchasing and sourcing knowledge to secure better pricing.• Introduced new suppliers and manufacturers, to reduce reliance on single sources.• Create stronger relationships with key suppliers to ensure stability of supply and quality. • Development of business unit multi year budgets through analytical projection of growth and profitability.• Development of new systems and processes for the National Sales Team.Achievements• Creation of customer centric visions for key retail partners to ensure commercial success of new products and ranges.• Development of collaborative and innovative ranges with key suppliers to deliver substantial market growth and profitability.• Communicate effectively with suppliers and with customers to deliver improved trading terms. Key to these were longer payment schedules with penalty clauses to reduce faulty workmanship and unreasonable manufacturing delays.• Re-engineering and updating of stale product ranges.

Responsibilities• Management of key suppliers for garden furniture and accessory products.• Management of key customers and sourcing of new customers.• Implementation of purchasing and sourcing knowledge to secure better pricing.• Introduced new suppliers and manufacturers, reducing reliance on single sources.• Built long term relationships with key suppliers ensuring stability of supply and quality of product.• Product life cycle planning, pricing and packaging.• Responsible for design, sourcing and introduction of new product ranges.• Introduction and alignment of ranges between Australia and New Zealand.• Setting and exceeding budgets in excess of $25 million USD per year.• All aspects of financial planning, budgets, profitability, setting of KPI’s for suppliers.• Creation of catalogue pages and advertisements for existing clients• Close working partnership with New Zealand business unit.Achievements• Created and implemented a new simplified supply system which negated the need for on site warehousing by supplying direct to the retailer from the factory.• Increased profitability for the business through implementation of new supply process.• Introduced new clients to the business resulting in substantial increase in turnover and profitability.

Management of Outdoor Furniture category, automotive tools and accessories category.Branding for Kmart.Role encompassed all facets from design to delivery of product. Production of artwork, labeling and packaging. Organizing correct quantities for all lines, ensuring on time shipment. Presentation to buyers.