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Johannesburg, Gp, Za

Vietnam

Sandton, Gauteng

HOD Marketing Activations Manager▪ Consumer-Facing Marketing Guided the Gauteng activation plans and execution across all print marketing channels and touch points ▪ Seamless Player Journeys: Developed Gauteng activation while executing marketing activations, ensuring cohesion across territories in partnership with Marketing Managers; tracking event readiness and works to remove barriers to execution Connected marketing activation with product and business goals: Track and interpret campaign performance data delivered by Global Analytics & Insights and translate into actions Agency management: Help manage supporting marketing agencies (where applicable) Marketing Activation Roadmap: Oversaw the creation of Regional omni-channel marketing activation plan inclusive of multiple channels – both owned and partner – and aligned to our goals and strategies. Signature Programs: Developed Innovative marketing programs applicable to all channels and markets

Durban Area, South Africa

Business Development- Generated lead sales and client-relationship management- Tracking new markets and emerging trends in order to make recommendations for new products and services.- Proposed and developed new strategic partnerships both locally and internationally.- Compiled proposals, Business plans all aligning with the long-term strategies of the company. Marketing Strategy- Held full responsibility for all Marketing and communication matters, reporting back to the CFO and CEO.- Had full responsibility designing Stands for specific trade shows, as well as giveaways for industry trade shows.- Provided marketing consultancy for specific campaigns and liaised with internal stakeholders.- Proactively drove, prepared and wrote all communication plans such as company announcements.

Durban Area, South Africa

Operational Management of 15 Restaurants-- Coordinating daily restaurant management operations.- Delivering superior food and beverage service and maximizing customer satisfaction.- Responding efficiently and accurately to restaurant customer complaints.- Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations.- Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.- Regularly review product quality and research new vendors.- Organizing and supervise shifts.- Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.- Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products.- Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.- Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it.- Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.- Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenue and expenses.- Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events.

Durban Area, South Africa

Communications Strategy- Held full responsibility for all Marketing and communication matters, reporting back to the CFO & 2iC.- Had full responsibility for stand design decisions, and giveaways for industry trade shows.- Provided marketing consultancy for specific campaigns and liaised with internal stakeholders.- Proactively drove, prepared and wrote all communication plans such as company announcements.

Durban Area, South Africa

- Provincial Area Manager.- The supervision and execution of all Key Accounts in the Region.- SAB Miller Genuine Draft Account Management.- Red Bull Social Entrepreneur Account Management.- Chevron Oil Account Management.- Vodacom Account Management.- Peroni Italian Beer Account Management.- Team Recruitment, Training and Development.- Market Research for Brands-Survey, Focus Groups and Mystery shopper Implementation.- Achieving sales targets.- Providing the team with a stimulating and supportive environment.t- Budget maintenance.- Logistical planning.- Stock Control.- Maintaining and increasing standards of customer service.- Driving team performance.

Masters, Marketing & Sales Management

Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 10/10