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Australia & Nz

Diadem helps our clients enable design. We provide a fully integrated design and project management service that combines innovative thinking with real world practicality.Our specialisation includes: Corporate Rebranding, Multi Site Retail Projects, Branded Environments, Architectural Signage, Wayfinding, Sky Signs, Brand Asset Management.We believe that thinking differently and exploring new possibilities enables smarter outcomes.For our clients this translates to… Show more Diadem helps our clients enable design. We provide a fully integrated design and project management service that combines innovative thinking with real world practicality.Our specialisation includes: Corporate Rebranding, Multi Site Retail Projects, Branded Environments, Architectural Signage, Wayfinding, Sky Signs, Brand Asset Management.We believe that thinking differently and exploring new possibilities enables smarter outcomes.For our clients this translates to delivering success in their world and getting the best out of their brand. For our people, an engaging and collaborative environment enables progressive thinking and innovation.See www.diadem.co Show less

Melbourne City

BNI is a business referral organisation whose primary purpose is to assist its members to find and exchange qualified business referrals. BNI provides its members with a professional structure and an ongoing training which enables members to network in a deliberate manner for the sole purpose of generating more business. Last year members of BNI in Australia generated business referrals that resulted in more than $233 million in new business. (In that same period BNI worldwide passed… Show more BNI is a business referral organisation whose primary purpose is to assist its members to find and exchange qualified business referrals. BNI provides its members with a professional structure and an ongoing training which enables members to network in a deliberate manner for the sole purpose of generating more business. Last year members of BNI in Australia generated business referrals that resulted in more than $233 million in new business. (In that same period BNI worldwide passed over 6 million referrals, this translates to over A$3.1 billion of business). Show less

Geelong, Melbourne And Sydney Offices

DDG (now One Rabbit) builds better brands by partnering with companies to maximise the market’s awareness and understanding of their products and services. DDG specialises in Brand Management, Creative Design & Printing, Web Development and Architecture, Content Management Systems, SEO & SEM Strategy, Business Strategies such as Brand Communication Audits, Social Media Strategies and Marketing / Communications Plans. DDG are an independent, privately owned firm with over 15 years experience… Show more DDG (now One Rabbit) builds better brands by partnering with companies to maximise the market’s awareness and understanding of their products and services. DDG specialises in Brand Management, Creative Design & Printing, Web Development and Architecture, Content Management Systems, SEO & SEM Strategy, Business Strategies such as Brand Communication Audits, Social Media Strategies and Marketing / Communications Plans. DDG are an independent, privately owned firm with over 15 years experience across all business sectors and sizes. Show less

Melbourne, Sydney, London, Las Vegas

This role saw me contracted to the I.T / Software industry as a GM of Sales & Marketing, with a brief to re-engineer the sales process within a world leading software and services business. Over a two month period I stripped down and re-built the sales model to drive efficiencies, create focus and strategically position the business for a period of planned growth and pro-active vertical market penetration. This business is now poised to capitalise on the structure that has been implemented.

Corporate Express (now Staples) is the largest single source supplier of Business Essentials in Australia and NZ, reporting revenues upwards of $1.2billion and operating across 8 lines of business including: Office Products and Consumables, IT Solutions, Print Management, Business Furniture, Facility Supplies, Canteen & Catering, Education Supplies and Promotional Marketing. Responsibilities:• Management of the Victorian National & Strategic Sales Team (NASA) consisting of 17 staff inc… Show more Corporate Express (now Staples) is the largest single source supplier of Business Essentials in Australia and NZ, reporting revenues upwards of $1.2billion and operating across 8 lines of business including: Office Products and Consumables, IT Solutions, Print Management, Business Furniture, Facility Supplies, Canteen & Catering, Education Supplies and Promotional Marketing. Responsibilities:• Management of the Victorian National & Strategic Sales Team (NASA) consisting of 17 staff inc myself• Team made up of 8 external Sales Directors, 1 Team Leader and 7 internal Business Development Managers. • The NASA team looked after approximately 50% of the Victorian sales turnover, with a budget $120 million per annum. Show less

Melbourne Area, Australia

Grierson’s Complete Office Supplies was a family owned 2nd generation office products company, located in Preston Vic, yet part of a national organisation called COS’. (Complete Office Supplies). COS’ has an annual national turnover of approx $60m.Responsibilities• Overall general management of the Grierson’s business, incorporating sales and marketing of all industry product sectors. • Management of a team of 35 including 15 sales staff in two locations: Melbourne & Geelong… Show more Grierson’s Complete Office Supplies was a family owned 2nd generation office products company, located in Preston Vic, yet part of a national organisation called COS’. (Complete Office Supplies). COS’ has an annual national turnover of approx $60m.Responsibilities• Overall general management of the Grierson’s business, incorporating sales and marketing of all industry product sectors. • Management of a team of 35 including 15 sales staff in two locations: Melbourne & Geelong. • Successfully negotiated the sale of COS’ Vic to CE, after growing the revenue from $4m to over $10m, which resulted in 13 key staff moving across to CE, achieving the 1st year gross profit earn out target. Show less

Melbourne Area, Australia

Goodman Cannington Prince (GCP) was a family owned office products and furniture business that was established in 1923. I was the first non family member in its 77 year history to become the GM.Responsibilities:• Overall general management of the GCP business, incorporating sales and marketing of all industry product sectors including stationery (52%), corporate office furniture & fit-outs (18%), and IT technology products (30%). • Management of a team of 41 (GCP) including 12… Show more Goodman Cannington Prince (GCP) was a family owned office products and furniture business that was established in 1923. I was the first non family member in its 77 year history to become the GM.Responsibilities:• Overall general management of the GCP business, incorporating sales and marketing of all industry product sectors including stationery (52%), corporate office furniture & fit-outs (18%), and IT technology products (30%). • Management of a team of 41 (GCP) including 12 sales staff in two locations: Melbourne & Geelong. Company turnover of $15million. • Responsible for the training and management of the sales team, along with developing and implementing BSO's Victorian sales & marketing strategies.• Victorian team of over 100 staff (BSO).• Marketing Leadership – development of full line product catalogues, promotional flyers, sales campaigns, brochures and product expo’s etc.• Tender responses, including preparation of response, collation of required data and creation of response letter etc. Show less