Robert Kerr Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Australia

Homewares Sales Agency representing Australian manufactures.

Melbourne, Australia

Representing small retailers.Coordinating and chairing meetings with federal politicians and retailers.Coordinating phone conferences with federal politicians and retailers.Educating retailers on proposed legislation.Written correspondence to both government and opposition federal ministers on behalf of individual small retailers.Attending trade shows to educate retailers on proposed legislation.

Melbourne, Australia

Developing sales networkTranslate retail requirements to product teamCoordination of set up and marketing, at National Wholesale Trade FairsGrant application for Australian Export GrantManagement of Australian Export Trade Grant Investigating new licensing agreements of soft stationery rangeCoordination and negotiation of selling terms and requirements with national buying groups Coordinating Sales Agents

Melbourne, Australia

Review and identify & value aged stockReduce redundant stock

Melbourne, Australia

Contracted to assess and recommend changes to company structure and proceduresNew Departmental responsibilities were established and recommendations to improve many of the operating functions were implemented, resulting in improved productivity and cost savings

Melbourne, Australia

Retail Warehouse Clearance Outlet; and OwnerRESPONSIBILITIES/ROLE:Marketing and sales to Group Shopping Tour CompaniesWholesale sales and distribution to country retail accountsPurchasing of stockGeneral business management.

Melbourne, Australia

Divisional Sales and Profit (Sales $120 million) Setting of National Budgets & Presentations to the Company Board Management of interstate sales office staff and agents Member of Executive Board Strategic Planning Stock Control

Melbourne, Australia

Represented International Textile MillsAccount ManagementSourcing New BusinessStaff SupervisionIncreased sales turnover by $2.2 million in the first yearEstablished garment manufacturing from New ZealandEngineered the making of French Pique knitted fabric and production of garments from New Zealand for Lacoste Australia

Selling subdivided land on Maclay Island QueenslandManaging 10 sales staffPlacement of advertisingPreparation of bank loan application for clientsEscort clients to Queensland to complete contracts on land salesBankingOrganise shopping and other avenues for canvassing potential purchasers

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for divisional sales and profit Increasing client base Setting of yearly budgets, pricing and product range Range Presentations to major accountsControlling of expenditure markdown and rebates Development of advertising strategies in conjunction with AgencySupervision of staffImplementation of product training sessionsThe development of special event merchandise and promotions

Victorian agent for various leading Australian clothing brandsOwned and operated five retail outlets under the name of "Sportsboy Clothing Company"Staff ManagementSales and Marketing

Myer Melbourne - Buying and managing: Car Accessories, Power Tools and Barbeque departments Promoted to Victorian Tasmanian Group Buyer1

Education record

Higher School Certificate