Neil Simpson Email & Phone Number

Gold Coast, Qld, Au

Queensland, Australia

Leading a team of Life Changers, each and every day, and Loving it!

Sydney, Nsw & Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

An accomplished 'hands-on' business executive providing management & consulting services to multi-channels of Retail, Wholesale, Distribution & Service based industries. Results Driven & Specialising in:- Retail, QSR, FMCG & Hospitality (Food, Non-Food & Liquor) in Stores & Warehouse Environments / B2B & B2C / Franchisee Support / Business Improvement / Store Compliance & Standards / Strategy Development & Execution / People & Cultural Leadership / Training, Development, Coaching & Mentoring / Banner & Brand Management / Sales & Business Development / Customer Service & Satisfaction / Procurement & Inventory Management / Promotional Planning & Visual Merchandising / Business start-ups & Store Openings / P & L and Margin analysis / KPI & CODB Management / SOP Development & Implementation / Operational best practice & Logistics Management / Warehousing, Storage & Distribution / Supplier / Vendor Management

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Rewarding Patients, Empowering Dentists and Boosting Patient Retention and Compliance for Practices

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Group Executive with Sales, Operations (Retail and Wholesale) and Full P & L responsibility for National network of 300+ Company owned and Franchised Stores.Direct reports include National Corporate Stores Manager, National Franchise Manager, Regional Operations Managers, ITC Support Team, Supply Chain and Business Analysts.Other responsibilities include;New Business Development & TendersRetail / Wholesale Pricing and Promotional ProgramsTrading Term negotiations with Suppliers and day to day management of Supplier relationshipsMajor Account Supply Agreements and management of National & State based key accountsManagement of wholesale National Distribution networkProperty Management including lease negotiations for new and existing sites / new store setup and refurbishments

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Founding Executive member and integral part of the April 2018 launch of the ‘Totally Smiles Dental Group' which is now part of the Impression Dental Group.With a nationwide network of independent dental practices, and a unique business model for the industry, Totally Smiles is a recognised Australian dental brand with practices in all major cities and selected regional areas. While focusing on patient convenience, optimal asset utilisation, treatment plan acceptance & execution, improved technology and a consistent growth in both patient & practice numbers, a joint venture partnership (JVP) agreement caters for passionate professionals (and support teams) to share in the ongoing profitability of the business. Leading Practitioners (our Partners) and their associates can concentrate on what they do best - provide superlative oral care to our Patients, while non-clinical activities such as HR, IT, Marketing, Accounts Payable & Inventory etc are all centrally managed.

Sydney, Australia

As part of the Grace Group of companies, the Self Storage division consists of three brands (Grace Self Storage, Smartbox 2U and Containaway) providing mobile storage solutions and relocation services to a diverse residential & commercial customer base. * Led a successful Sales & Operational team across multi-sites in NSW & VIC* Responsible for Revenue Growth - optimize conversions from enquiries to storage units sold* Accountable for all operational & financial aspects of the division* Ensure full asset utilization to maximize efficiency & reduce costs* Manage the debt ledger & reduce exposure to write-offs* Set up Franchisee / Contractor Servicing model* Procurement of materials & capital expenditure items* Author & execute strategies for growth

Sydney, Australia

Capturing the heart of everything Italian, with all on offer made fresh - the way it should be!e'Fresco! it's Fresh! is an anglo-italian style Pizza / Pasta café located in a busy 400+ seat Foodcourt within Greenwood Plaza at North Sydney. Neil's entrepreneurial flair & desire to succeed led to the creation, development & successful operation of this business from a zero start-up in August 2013 to serving lunch to 350+ customers per day with a range of Pastas, Pizza, Hot Carvery, Rolls & Wraps, Vegetables & Salads, Cakes & Pastries, Drinks & more. Also providing catering to many corporate offices & businesses within close proximity.

National Role Based In Sydney

Reporting directly to the CEO, Neil was the General Manager & an Executive Member of the Convenience (P & C) / Liquor & Foodservice division for the Metcash Group.A dominant player in the Australian retail market, Metcash (ASX200 : MTS) has revenue of $16+ billion pa servicing corporates & independents with Food, Non-Food, Liquor, Tobacco, Hardware & other FMCGs, with 6000+ employees in ANZ.The Convenience / Foodservice division represented $1.7 billion in revenue pa and a team of 2000+ employees. In addition to it's Lucky 7 branded retail sites nationwide, it provides an efficient supply solution for many businesses (of all sizes). While primarily focused on servicing Convenience, Petrol & Route retailers (groups & independents) thru in-store shopping & a full supply solution (distribution model), has also had much success in the Corporate, Hospitality, Liquor & Foodservice industries. In this role, Neil had full P & L, sales and operational responsibility for the National network of stores, warehouses & Distribution Centres including specialist support departments, and through high level strategic development & execution, and effective day to day management, he was particularly successful in consistently increasing profitability, growing revenue and managing costs to deliver commercial objectives. Neil had 8+ direct reports including State GM's, Regional Managers & Field Sales Managers, and indirectly managed a Business / Retail Development Team of 150+.Servicing a large and diverse customer base nationally with Food, Non-Food, Liquor & Cigarettes, and providing a total supply solution to major customers such as 7 Eleven, BP, Caltex, UCB, NSG, Peregrine, Puma, Compass, Sodexo, Serco, ACCOR, CSI, ADF, CaterCare, Cellarbrations, Bottle 'O' and many independent HoReCa accounts. Neil was also responsible for gatekeeping all non-promotional pricing & margins, so it was vital to build & maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with Suppliers & Retailers.

Nsw

Overall accountability and responsibility for stores in metro and regional NSW & ACT

Various Nsw Sites

Reporting to the NSW Regional Manager, responsible for the management and leadership of a number of stores across Greater Sydney.

Sydney, Australia

Progression from Crew to Store Management, working in a number of stores (both Franchised & Company Owned / Operated)

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

High Performing Manager Program, Cash Is King Executive Program, Metcash Executive Leadership Course, Sales Academy, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) Study Tour to the UK

Certificate Iii In Hospitality

Basic Operations Course, Basic Management Course, Intermediate Operations Course, Advanced Operations Course, Local Store Marketing & Management Course

Year 12 Hsc