Steven Strong

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Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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About Steven Strong

Steven has been employed in the marketing and communications industry by both large and small scale business entities, having lead teams of up to 15 direct reports, for over twenty years.Specialising in NPD, his passion lies in developing brand strategy with a particular focus on FMCG health & wellness products and functional agri-foods. Demonstrating tangible sales results and creating significant new product revenue streams, Steven has achieved outcomes by pushing the boundaries of conventional models via a deeper perception of consumer insights, applying strategic planning and forging relationships across the supply-chain.Recently, he has led and developed the marketing and sales plan for Goodness Superfoods/CSIRO breakfast cereals. In December 2010, Woolworths awarded Goodness Superfoods Runner-Up for New Product Launch of the Year for most innovative new category in grocery. In September 2012, Goodness Superfoods cereals was awarded Best New Product, Fine Food Expo Melbourne.Plus Nutrition is a natural wholefood marketing company based in Melbourne. It created, markets and sells RICE PLUS, a unique formulation of natural whole grains and rice. RICE PLUS has an extensive innovation pipeline and will launch a second product into National Grocery Distribution in March 2013.

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Plus Nutrition

Plus Nutrition

Director at Plus Nutrition
Steven Strong Work Experience Details
  • Plus Nutrition
    Director
    Plus Nutrition Jun 2012 - Present
    Melbourne
    Plus Nutrition is a natural wholefood marketing company based in Melbourne, responsible for the creation, marketing and supply of RICE PLUS.
  • Brand Box Pty Ltd
    Principal
    Brand Box Pty Ltd Dec 2011 - Present
    Melbourne
    Strategic marketing, planning and NPD innovation consultancy – Brand Box draws on a network of specialist supply chain individuals and entities to create new revenue streams for existing or new businesses.
  • Popina Food Services
    Director Of Sales & Marketing
    Popina Food Services Jul 2010 - Nov 2011
    Melbourne Area, Australia
    Achievements- Created, launched and marketed Goodness Superfoods range 2010 – National grocery distribution, which generated a multi million dollar revenue stream (2010 - 2011).- Won Woolworths award for most innovative new category in 2010 and runner-up for new product launch of the year- Managed new commercial partnership to launch new cereal category “functional digestive cereals”
  • Brand Box Pty Ltd
    Principal
    Brand Box Pty Ltd Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
    Sydney, Australia
    Clients included: Popina Foods, A2 MILK, Freedom Nutritional Products Limited and Saxbys Soft Drinks.Achievements- Developed initial brand and product plan for the launch of Goodness superfoods BARLEYmax cereals- Defined brand strategy and e-launched a2 Milk to successfully promote allergy-free benefits and digestive function differentiation- Freedom Foods product NPD and packaging re-design - Saxbys Softdrinks product NPD, packaging re-design and route trade distribution growth plan
  • Mccann Worldgroup
    Business Director Health And Wellness
    Mccann Worldgroup 2007 - 2008
    Sydney, Australia
    Clients included George Weston Foods, Burgen Bread, Bazaar Breads of the World and A2 MilkAchievements- Acquisition of blue-chip clients including George Weston Foods, Burgen Bread, Bazaar Breads of the World and A2 Milk- Successfully launched and marketed Burgen Bread and Bazaar Breads of the World; including brand revitalisation and repositioning and managing promotional deals with high-profile media properties to achieve 22% and 19% YOY growth for Burgen and Bazaar respectively- Establishment of business unit, structures, staffing and operating processes and procedures
  • So Natural Foods Pty Ltd (Freedom Foods Pty Ltd)
    Marketing Development Manager
    So Natural Foods Pty Ltd (Freedom Foods Pty Ltd) 2003 - 2007
    Sydney, Australia
    Freedom Foods is an Australian owned company producing healthy, allergen-free foods. Brands include: Freedom Foods, Norganic, Crunchola, Australia’s Own, So Natural, a2 Milk and Paramount Seafoods. Achievements- Established and negotiated joint-venture with Ian Thorpe to market low GI energy water in Japan; identified joint partnership in Japan to successfully launch new product- Created new business entity Thorpedo Foods to drive brand and product platform.
  • War Paint Brand Directions
    Founding Partner And Director
    War Paint Brand Directions 1999 - 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    As founder and director of this boutique consultancy, developed communication and advertising strategies and advertising management for a diverse range of clients including: So Natural Foods Limited, Bing Lee Electrical, Flower Power Nurseries, Employment National, NARTA and Hastings Co-operative Ltd.
  • Grey Group
    Group Account Director, Sydney Board Director
    Grey Group 1997 - 1999
    Sydney, Australia
    Managed communication strategy and advertising solutions for clients including Barilla Pasta, So Natural Foods Limited, St George Bank, Holiday Inn Hotel Group and Mortgage Choice.
  • Clemenger Bbdo
    Account Director
    Clemenger Bbdo 1989 - 1996
    Sydney

Steven Strong Skills

Product Development Marketing Strategy Fmcg Management Food Marketing New Business Development Strategic Planning Leadership Packaging Account Management Key Account Management Forecasting Direct Sales Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Public Relations Change Management Stakeholder Analysis

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