Wade Venter Email & Phone Number

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

I work with Gray Global Consulting LLC delivering instructor-led AIPMM certified training across the globe

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Snap Marketing empowers small and medium-sized enterprises with comprehensive support in all facets of marketing and product management. Our interventions are designed to deliver immediate and positive impacts on our clients’ bottom lines.As an Authorised Senior Instructor for Gray Global Consulting and Training Partner of the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM), I provide certified training and business improvement interventions in these critical disciplines.• Expert Advice and Certified Training: Offering guidance and training in product management, development, and marketing to ensure the implementation of sound principles and frameworks throughout the product life cycle.• Global delivery of AIPMM Certified Product Management training.• Design, development, and execution of marketing strategies, products, and services.• Consultative and Strategic Management: Providing product expertise and marketing solutions across diverse industries, including Banking, NGOs, Business Services, FMCG, and Lotteries.• Founder of Product Talks Johannesburg: In collaboration with Brainmates Australia.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Directed product management activities for the Premier Product Portfolio, encompassing product development, management, governance, compliance, and product profitability and performance.• Managed Product Lifecycles and Development Initiatives: Leveraged market research, international best practices, and stakeholder engagement.• Ensured Sustainability and Customer Relevance: Maintained the product portfolio’s appeal to clients and key target audiences.• Conceptualised and Implemented Client Strategies: Developed business plans and Customer Value Propositions (CVP), including customer journey roadmaps.• Implemented Analytics-Led Innovations: Enhanced market differentiation and product relevance through data-driven innovations.• Engaged with Stakeholders: Collaborated with internal and external committee members, advisors, and cross-functional teams to secure buy-in and support for proposed solutions, strategies, and product development initiatives.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Developed and executed Customer Contact Messaging Strategies by spearheading initiatives across Retail Bank to enhance customer engagement and communication. • Implemented Strategic Activities: Designed and developed operations, cross-sales, retention, migration, and acquisition strategies for consumer banking, aligning with segment and broader Retail Bank strategies.• Enhanced Customer Contact Strategies: Conducted in-depth analysis of customer contact strategies and Existing Customer Management (ECM) activities, driving performance, and improving ROI through effective campaign planning and execution.• Defined Lead Compositions: Supported frontline entities and stakeholders by defining relevant lead compositions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.• Optimised Customer Leads: Managed and facilitated customer lead optimisation by refining marketing operations management functionality and systems.• Developed Marketing Automation Modules: Facilitated the development and implementation of marketing automation modules within Client Leads Optimisation (CLO) solutions.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Focused on aligning product-focused strategies across Retail and Business Banking (RBB) while driving the implementation and management of Product Governance Forums for secured and unsecured lending franchises.• Managed and Executed Product Planning: Aligned strategy activities across Retail and Business Bank product portfolios.• Administered Product Management Methodologies: Ensured effective alignment of product management practices.• Oversaw New Product Development: Evaluated and managed new product development activities to ensure successful market introduction.• Maintained Balanced Product Portfolio: Ensured sustainability and growth by maintaining a balanced portfolio across various needs groups.• Monitored Performance: Measured and monitored the performance of product portfolio roadmaps against financial objectives and targets.• Developed Centralised Approval Forum: Created the scope and operational models for the New Product Approval Forum.• Implemented Approval Forums: Mobilised the implementation of New Product Approval Forums within the Retail Bank Product Council.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Focused on aligning product focused strategies across RBB whilst driving activities to implement and manage the introduction of product governance forums across secured and unsecured lending franchises. • Managed and executed product planning and strategy alignment activities across Retail and Business Bank product portfolios. • Administered effective product management methodologies aimed at achieving alignment of the above. • Evaluated and oversaw new product development activities to ensure market introduction. • Maintained a balanced portfolio of products across needs groups to ensure sustainability and growth of the overall business. • Measured and monitored performance of various business unit product portfolio road maps against financial objectives and targets. • Developed the scope and operational models for the centralised new product approval forum. • Mobilised the implementation of the new product approval forums within the Retail Bank Product Council.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Directed product management outcomes for the newly created lending portfolio, combining secured and unsecured portfolios across Retail Bank.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Identified and developed innovative, customer-relevant solutions, including new products and enhancements, ensuring sustainability and profitability.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Led marketing and allied services solutions, including portfolio optimisation strategies.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Spearheaded new product development and innovation across the national lottery gaming portfolio, enhancing products, delivery channels, and market development.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Introduced NPD processes and procedures within Absa Home Loans. Developed innovative customer offerings in collaboration with strategic partners.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Managed end-to-end product functions for Consumer and Business Monitoring Products and International Business Services.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Segment manager for Student and Professional markets responsible for marketing, product solutioning, profitability and budget performance.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Designed, manufactured, sold, and distributed Legends clothing apparel.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Held various roles, including sales representation, sales management, trade marketing, and key account management across FMCG and Food Services industries.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Managed vehicle finance applications, deal approvals, and business development initiatives across multiple vehicle dealerships.

Diploma In Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Senior Certificate