I am a generalist market entry professional with a decade of experience in private consulting as well as international Government trade agencies. I have worked across various industries and have a strong focus in Agri, Agritech and MedTechMy role is to assist international companies to successfully enter the African market by providing decision making insight on the markets and linking them up with appropriate buyers, distribution partners and key industry stakeholders etc.

Assisting Irish companies to increase their exports into the Sub Saharan Africa market. Connecting Irish companies to opportunities, potential buyers as well as potential cooperation partners. Promote the Irish capabilities in Africa.

• Establishing and maintaining relations with foreign embassies, trade councils and chambers of commerce.• Keeping abreast with South Africa’s international relations and related policy.• Understanding South Africa’s economic diplomacy with international states• Assist international companies that seek to enter the South African (and sub-Sahara Africa) market. • Assist South African companies that seek to enter international markets.• Working across various fields, i.e., ICT, education, agriculture, mining, FMCG, waste water treatment, cosmetics, food, dairy, meat, industrial etc.• Development of international market entry strategies.• Market research.• Lead generation.• Sales.• To attract new business and increase retention of existing clients.• Conduct analysis of sectors, industries and markets and compile reports on behalf of clients.• Recommendations on appropriate markets to explore (based on country conditions and client products/services).• Business development.• Establish and maintain strategic partnership and working relations with key stakeholders.• B2b meeting arrangements.• Arranging and coordinating incoming visiting programs.• Arranging and coordinating networking events and seminars.• Project management.

Novas Placement Partners is a division of Novas Labour Relations Consulting. We recruit for clients in the FMCG, Base Chemical, Speciality Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Logistics industries. We have positioned ourselves as the go to company for all permanent staff recruitment needs.We have created a network relationship with recruitment agencies that specialise in various fields.We further provide post placement support for all new employees (i.e. Training needs, accommodation, etc).Responsibilities:Business DevelopmentLead generation.Cold calling.Sales.Generating and following up on leads.Qualifying leads and prioritizing opportunities.To attract new business and increase retention of existing clients.Sourcing CandidatesContract ManagementCustomer LiaisonCreating Position DescriptionsMarkets AnalysisNetworkingBuilding a talent pipelineBudgeting

Recruitment CoordinationCreating Position DescriptionsNew employee supportLead generation.Cold calling.Sales.Generating and following up on leads.Qualifying leads and prioritising opportunities.To attract new business and increase retention of existing clients.Marketing ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementLiaison with candidatesProbation support programme management

*Recruitment-Handled the entire recruitment function i.e. getting the position approved by the MD as well as in Australia, drawing up position descriptions, advertising, sourcing candidates, drawing up offers and letters of appointment.*Industrial Relations- Writing up notice of disciplinary hearings, Sitting in disciplinary hearings to ensure that the correct procedure is followed, writting up outcomes of the hearing, and liasing with both the alleged offender and the person bringing the chargesPerformance Management- Assisted Line/Managers with conducting performace apparaisals with their reports.