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Auckland, Nz

New Zealand

Leading the NZ Sales Team selling our great portfolio of wines including Villa Maria, Esk Valley, Thornbury, Leftfield and most recently Metala.

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Mount Maunagnui

Izakai Bar and Eatery is located in Mount Maunganui and takes inspiration from blending the Japanese Izakaya and the flavours of Aotearoa. My role included initial pitching for capital, menu creation, business creation, concept design, brand creation, project managed the build and construction, employment and HR, implemented operational systems across the business from customer experience to financial back of house and marketing. This project was done predominantly in addition to my day… Show more Izakai Bar and Eatery is located in Mount Maunganui and takes inspiration from blending the Japanese Izakaya and the flavours of Aotearoa. My role included initial pitching for capital, menu creation, business creation, concept design, brand creation, project managed the build and construction, employment and HR, implemented operational systems across the business from customer experience to financial back of house and marketing. This project was done predominantly in addition to my day roles at Lion and RB. Key Achievements:Winner of Best New Venue at the Bay of Plenty Hospitality awards 2019Food and Beverage Group Winner at the RED Design Awards 2019www.izakai.co.nzAfter a successful three years, the decision was made to sell my share and move onto my next challenge. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Managing the customer relationship with Woolworths Australia and responsible for over $84M in revenue annually.Responsible for the Fabric and Pest Control category working on key brands such as Vanish, Pine O Cleen, Mortein and Aerogaurd.Executed and negotiated a major range review in the Fabric category working with brand to execute NPDExecuted a year's worth of promotional planning in both categoriesDue to Covid-19 and for personal reasons the decison was made to move back… Show more Managing the customer relationship with Woolworths Australia and responsible for over $84M in revenue annually.Responsible for the Fabric and Pest Control category working on key brands such as Vanish, Pine O Cleen, Mortein and Aerogaurd.Executed and negotiated a major range review in the Fabric category working with brand to execute NPDExecuted a year's worth of promotional planning in both categoriesDue to Covid-19 and for personal reasons the decison was made to move back to New Zealand. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Managing the customer relationship with Vintage Cellars as part of Coles Liquor Group and responsible for over $12M in revenue annually.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for creating and delivering strategic projects for the wider Lion Sales Team.

Auckland, New Zealand

Leading a team of 12 direct reports, Sales Executives, in the Auckland/Northland region of New Zealand with a Sales area responsible for $169M in revenue annually, equating to 39% of total retail sales for the business.

Leading a team of 9 direct reports, Sales Operations Executives, and leading the Sales Operations function of Lion Sales.

Representing the entire Wine Portfolio of Lion in wine training capability and training for internal, customers and consumers directly.

Executing the launch of a new Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage to market, Höpt Soda.

Part of the Customer Contact Centre ensuring customers receive their orders and resolve issues.

Postgraduate Diploma In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Wine And Spirit Education Trust (Wset), Level 2 Award In Wine And Spirits

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Media Studies

High School, Ncea Level 3, Ue