Richard Padron

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Sales Director Professional ANZ @ BRITA Water Filters AUS/NZ
Richard Padron's Location
Milperra, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
About Richard Padron

In today's commercial spaces, water dispenser solutions often fall short. Businesses need help finding water dispenser systems that meet high demand without compromising taste, environmental responsibilities, or operational excellence.You're probably familiar with BRITA consumer products, like water filter jugs. I'm excited that Brita has expanded our commitment to quality-tasting water by offering a professional range of dispensers for your commercial space. 💧Why BRITA Professional is the Smart ChoiceDesigned and engineered by BRITA, it ensures that every drop we deliver meets our stringent quality and sustainability benchmarks. The professional dispenser range can be trusted to meet the demands without faltering. Our solutions, serving high-traffic areas like Qantas Lounges and leading hotels, are built to deliver without compromise, ensuring quality, filtered water on demand for staff and guests. Still or sparkling, hot or cold, we do it all. BRITA Professional Dispensers are suitable for – • Office spaces• Hotels, bars & restaurants• Healthcare & hospitals• Gyms & Spas• Educational Institutions💧Boost Workplace ProductivityMaking great-tasting water available encourages staff to drink enough water to stay hydrated, helping them focus better, avoid mental fatigue and have more energy. 💧Commitment to SustainabilityFrom eliminating single-use bottles to advocating for clean, sustainable water access for all, our vision extends beyond business—crafting a better tomorrow for the next generation and reducing environmental impact without compromising quality or taste.💧About MeAs the Sales Director for BRITA, I believe in leading from within the team, fostering a culture of autonomy, innovation, and collective success. Beyond immediate sales growth, my vision is to cultivate a legacy of excellence and innovation within my team and the industry.I have a technical mind driven to understand how things work, and I love teaching others. I pass this on to my team as I believe if the sales team understands the product and the brand, they will be passionate and sell more. My approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the product and market, making me a reliable partner in achieving your water solution needs.Are you an architect, designer, builder, or reseller keen to learn more about how BRITA's Professional solutions can benefit your space? Reach out and connect. Let's have that conversation.

Richard Padron's Current Company Details
BRITA Water Filters AUS/NZ

Brita Water Filters Aus/Nz

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Sales Director Professional ANZ
Richard Padron Work Experience Details
  • Brita Water Filters Aus/Nz
    Sales Director Professional Division Anz
    Brita Water Filters Aus/Nz May 2021 - Present
    Australia
    BRITA has over 50 years of experience as a world leader in water filtration technology. Its emphasis is on sustainability and on providing everyone with the best quality drinking solution.Key Responsibilities - • P&L responsibility of $1.9m business within professional dispenser portfolio, reporting directly to CEO (budget reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually to HQ)• Creation of all strategy planning for Professional Filter and Dispenser business• Manage and develop the technical support program for the dealer business• Provide forecasting for all professional products and manage operational costing. AUS/NZ• Aid with all professional products/technical information to the new APAC office by reporting to the regional APAC sales manager for MBR/QBR• Manage cross-functional projects AU/NZ APAC in conjunction with MDKey Achievements - • Successfully execution of product ranging within new dealer markets AU/NZ• Implemented price restructure for all portfolios in the APAC region• Negotiated terms for a new reseller network for AU and formatted NZ platform for 2022 • Integrated possesses for the operations team to manage APAC stock control• Developed and managed execution planning for marketing initiatives into 2022 to facilitate sales growth across AU/NZ
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  • Brita Water Filters Aus/Nz
    National Technical Sales Manager
    Brita Water Filters Aus/Nz Aug 2018 - May 2021
    North Ryde
    BRITA has over 50 years of experience as a world leader in water filtration technology. Its emphasis is on sustainability and on providing everyone with the best quality drinking solution.Key Responsibilities - • P&L responsibility of $1.7m business within professional filter portfolio, reporting directly to CEO (budget reporting monthly, quarterly and annually to HQ)• Manage and develop the technical support program for the national dispenser business.• Provide forecasting for all professional filter products and assist with forecasting the dispenser category. AUS/NZ• Aided with all professional products/technical information for the new APAC office, reporting to the regional APAC sales manager for MBR/QBRKey Achievements - • Completed the migration of B, C, and D account platforms to the new pricing platform• Implemented price increase and stabilised top-tier dealer portfolio• Negotiated terms for a new service network via the coffee reseller accounts • Profitability turnaround of 16% growth from 2018 and 2019• Developed and managed the running of the MICE trade show for 2019-2020 (P&L, stand build, installations, water concept, dealer management)
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  • A.H. Beard
    Key Account Manager National Independent Group
    A.H. Beard May 2016 - Aug 2018
    Padstow, New South Wales, Australia
    Australian largest made and owned mattress company with a global reach in sales.Key Responsibilities - • Create opportunities for growth through product, profitable pricing and promotional activity• Provide ongoing market reconnaissance on competitor offers to ensure our market is competitive• Assist in forecasting raw materials requirements• Create marketing opportunities in line with company sales strategy• Work closely with and support the national sales team to drive profitable revenue• Develop business relationships with key customer teams• Implement a need analysis reporting structure to identify business requirement opportunities.• Work with the company's senior management team to implement strategies to grow the business based on analysis• Facilitate training and education of the field team in line with company training strategy• Attend as required with ad hoc projectsKey Achievements - • Successfully aligned all national independent retailers to a new mattress and sales platform within 12 months• Led development of design and testing of a new mattress platform as I was the first to market globally (Domino Summit)• Implemented a new sales strategy within the independent sales team nationally to deliver a margin of 47%, up from the standard 22% • Developed highly effective and successful sales execution plans, upskilling the national sales force• Delivered a new training platform. Completed six months ahead of schedule• Delivered primary business plan for upskilling staff presentation skills• Provided bimonthly internal training sessions • Platform managed with no budget allocation
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  • De'Longhi
    Training Manager Delonghi Australia
    De'Longhi Nov 2010 - May 2016
    Australia
    De’Longhi is a family-owned Italian manufacturing company specialising in small appliances, major kitchen products, and seasonal appliances. It also specialises in domestic coffee machines and owns Kenwood and Braun appliances. Key Responsibilities - • Develop and implement newly created training material for internal/external staff• Manage P&L for training department (500K)• Manage training managers for Kenwood and Braun• Reporting to the CEO on training plans and strategies for all major retail partners• Coordinate and manage national retailer training events, including venue hire and catering, attendance, and logistics. • Prepare training presentations and schedules and be solely responsible for the event's success• Assist with media events as required by marketing or at the request of celebrities or TV/radio networks• Liaise with external demonstration and service facilities agencies to provide ongoing training, product expertise, sales training, and merchandising directions• Liaising with the sales and marketing departments on the development of internal and external training modules made for sales or service divisionsKey Achievements - • Implementation of the national training department and training programs across all portfolios• Demonstrator training: sales and conversion, merchandising and communication• Train the trainer in sales training and presentation skillsProduct Overview - • Major kitchen appliances: Ovens, cooktops, range hoods, dishwashers, refrigeration, waste disposal• Small domestic appliances: Breakfast, Benchtop cooking • Coffee category: Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, pump coffee, fully automatic coffee, and accessories
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  • De'Longhi
    Senior Account Manager
    De'Longhi Nov 2005 - Nov 2010
    Sydney, Australia
    Key Responsibilities - • Account manager for all major retail channels for the entire NSW region• Key account manager for Bing Lee• Senior field manger for NSW• Covering all categories for Delonghi Group, including SDA, MKA, Seasonal, Kenwood appliances, Braun appliances, and Arieti cleaning products
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  • Miele
    Account Manager
    Miele Apr 2003 - Nov 2005
    Key Responsibilities - • Regular retail store visits to maintain business relationships and conduct tailored individual training sessions• Create and implement a promotional sales demonstration program for NSW• Manage inventory and create a sales sell-out strategy for business partners• Assist with managing NSW field call cycles and reporting program• Conducting business reviews with all retail partners• Creating new display stands to accommodate kitchen look and feel in conjunction with the national marketing manager, negotiating in-store floor space to display products for all categories• Sales and product training for internal and external staff• Customer liaison • Promotional sales demonstrator• Inventory manager• Sales manager• Motivational speaker• Inventory manager retailKey Achievements - • Delivered budgeted sales growth within multiple accounts • Achieved major % growth in all product categories within retail space
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  • Sharp Corporation Of Australia
    Account Manager
    Sharp Corporation Of Australia Aug 1999 - Apr 2003
    From consumer electronics, multi-function printers and document management to video walls and interactive displays, we create innovative home and workplace technologies and services designed to support new ways of working and living; solutions that let you be you.Key Responsibilities - • Sales training for internal and external staff• Stock control• Promotional sales demonstrator• Managing division forecasting • Sales analysis • Marketing analysis Roles - • Account Manager Computer Division• Account Manager Electrical Division• Account Manager Retail Channel NSW
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  • Officeworks
    Merchandise/Sales Manager
    Officeworks May 1998 - Aug 1999
    Established in 1994 in Richmond, Victoria, Officeworks is passionate about helping make bigger things happen for its customers, team, the community and stakeholders. It operates 168 stores across Australia and a website that is home to more than 40,000 products.Key Responsibilities - • Merchandising new store layout• Department manager: Business machines, Furniture, BMAMC• Managing 20 staff• Implementing staff training• Liaising with account managers• Department buyer• Stock control• Retail sales manager
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  • Brashs
    Service And Sales Manager
    Brashs Aug 1995 - May 1998
    Brashs was a leading Music House with over 100 stores Australia-wide.Key Responsibilities - • Customer liaison• GRA stock control• General sales• 2IC manager electrical• Organising staff rosters• Merchandising manager• Buyer consultant
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  • Franklins & Family Supermarkets
    Account Clerk
    Franklins & Family Supermarkets Mar 1995 - Aug 1995
    Key Responsibilities - • Data entry• Answering phone enquirers• General office duties• Stock control• Inventory control• Managing accounts payable for NSW milk• State representative for NSW milk• Stock ordering and forecasting NSW milk
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