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Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

A new career path in a high growth industry with one of New Zealand's premier providers. This role provides effective sales support to the village's Sales Manager. The position utilises my business acumen, communication skills, computer literacy, high empathy with integrity and professionalism.Areas of focus include: liaise with the Care Sales Specialist, Village Manager and other village staff so that there is a streamlined and collaborative approach demonstrated through strong and positive communications. Day-to-day actions are highly regarded by our existing and potential residents and external stakeholders, colleagues, and staff. Once the Care Centre opens in Nov.2023, I will also liaise with the Care Centre Manager (where applicable) for assessment and advice when identifying a potential resident to the village who may need additional clinical support in order to live independently. Administer sales activities in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Group Sales Manager ensuring that all legislative and business requirements and standards are met.To be conversant with the service offerings available to residents and able to sell these with confidence to prospective residents, facilitating the commencement of these services with both clinical and administrative staff. provide primary administrative and practical support to the Sales Manager within the village, such tasks as:• Setting up villas for sales, managing the staging of show homes• Compilation of documentation• Database development and ongoing management• Administrative tasks associated with Open Days• Follow up communications (email and phone), set appointments

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

A soul-based astrological consultation business built on a foundation of metaphysical study, learning, understanding and the practical wisdom and perception of many decades on this planet. Astrology is a cosmic science, and assists us with change management plus the inner transformations through cycles of planetary movements. Astrology gives us a gate to potentials we are here to experience.

Regional area covers East Coast, Bay of Plenty, Central and Lower North Island plus Taranaki. Account management within specific retail channels including pharmacy, health food stores, and large format discounters. Scope of role includes product training for retail staff, merchandising, negotiating space and placement while increasing distribution by 35% plus sales revenue by 15% in the short term (May to Dec.). The company restructured in December 2022, disestablishing this role and consolidated domestic sales from Auckland for the North Island.

Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Newly created role to cohesively link sales and operations of the wholesale business component. Responsible for increasing wholesale revenue, building and implementing the long-established fundraiser programme on a national basis. Establish relationships across various channels including grocery, foodservice, and specialty retailers. Driven to exceed previous years performance, develop DTC with eCommerce, eDM, and corporate gifting opportunities.

Part-time role encompassing account management, sales development, merchandising and training in flourishing markets on the North Island. These included the Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Taupo, and Bay of Plenty.Focused retail channels were pharmacies, health food stores, and Farmers department stores.

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Seasonal contract role for summer season, ended on 30-Apr-21. Hosted memorable tasting experiences by educating visitors and guests about Mission Estate's history and wines. Accountable for the sales of wine and associated range of merchandise to help drive achievements of targets and budgets.

New Zealand

National account management and business development for a 100% NZ-owned, well-established sheepskin tannery and factory. Sales across various retail and commercial channels including homeware, tourism/gift, and infant. Key account development and management with national retail customers such as Wallace Cotton, Nature Baby, Tourism Holdings, and Aotea Gifts. Achieved first year sales target of +25% growth, plus increased customer base by 15% overall. Second year growth shifted from a trend of +25% from October 2019 to January 2020 and then the global economic changes halted further progress. The company restructured in mid-May 2020 and eliminated this role with several others.

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Started off as a temp with a short term contract, skills with InDesign and Excel were urgently required, and that eased the professional challenge of transitioning to a smaller market after five years in Auckland. I helped out with the Annual Report, and then had to be in the US for family reasons. Returned in December 2016 to this permanent role which mainly encompassed corporate document projects in InDesign. The highlights of this role were planning and organising citizenship ceremonies, about 5 or 6 per annum, and working with some very dedicated public servants.Being a restless soul, spending 45+ hours a week in an office is not my cup of tea, and when Classic NZ advertised for an Account Manager, I immediately applied and chose to move on.

Auckland, New Zealand

A new industry, love the Skoda brand of cars for the past 15 years and when the opportunity was advertised I took it. This was a support role for the NZ distributor, more operational than actual sales, very dynamic group of dealer principals and head office management. Eventually, I realised that the automotive industry wasn't my passion or path, as much as I love driving a Skoda. Relocated to Napier in June 2016.

Auckland, New Zealand

Independent sales and marketing contractor for specialty importer and distributor requiring sales channel expansion and development. Created marketing materials that included a product catalogue and information website. Introduced new product ranges for upmarket kitchenware and homeware retail outlets leading to double digit growth in revenue generation during 2014.

Wellington And Auckland, New Zealand

Account management for large Swiss owned conglomerate. The business unit imported and distributed twenty internationally known kitchenware brands to retail channels throughout New Zealand. Started in 2010 as the Lower North Island Manager based in Wellington. In January 2011, promoted to National Account Manager, and relocated to Auckland. Brands included: Zyliss, Microplane, Culinare, Emile Henry, Cole & Mason, Best Manufacturers USA, Contigo, Marcato and others.Key account developments included:Progressive Enterprises: 19% growth each year using strategic price promotions and new lineintroductions.Stevens Homewares: New ranging, product mix development resulted in a 40% increase by 2013.Briscoes +35% and Living & Giving +17%: Growth from key product launches and pricing.Moore Wilson's: +40% growth in 2010 versus 2009 due to high levels of service and increased ranging.Opened Foodstuffs Auckland and Harvey Norman with selected brands.Brand building success for Emile Henry, French ceramic cookware; developed and established presencenationwide within 18 months and became a top sales generator for DSKH NZ and Australia.

Wellington, New Zealand

When I moved to NZ in late 2005, permanent residency application was in progress. By February 2006 I had the right to work and went for a more independent path after having worked for myself at Tunies.com. Digital and eCommerce websites were still nascent and there was great potential for boutique producers and brands to become more well-known. I contracted out my services and skills to a variety of retailers, producers, and service based organisations. Used project management to achieve sales and service objectives through marketing, administration, retail management, and eCommerce development.Clients included:Capital & Coast District Health Board, Wellington - Medical Roster Coordinator and administration supportfor the Medical Services team.Pohangina Valley Estate Vineyard, Manawatu Boutique vineyard - Brand building, sales, marketing, eventplanning and assistance, plus e-Commerce site management.Ashton Grove Fine Furniture, Wellington - Retail operations, showroom management and coordinatingspecial events such as art exhibitions.Honeymeisters, Wellington - Retail sales development and management for a boutique honey producer.

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

Family owned business, started in 1993 that experienced exponential growth for seventeen years in the natural health and supplements category. Managed the daily retail operations, merchandising plans and staff management. In 1999, created the brand identity with a well respected Florida artist and friend who also assisted me in developing and establishing a new website. In 1999 set up a new warehouse operation for a rapidly growing mail order service and eCommerce fulfillment. The website was independently designed and ahead of its time; it was launched in January 2000. The company expanded further in 2005 to a much larger premise, and was sold in 2010. I chose to leave the US in 2005 and reside in New Zealand.

New York, Philadelphia, And Miami

1987 - 1992: Clarins USATwo promotions at Clarins, first from the Finance division to Account Manager for new territory created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a year later to a new market established in Miami, Florida which became the fifth largest sales territory in the U.S. after two years. The strength of the building this brand in South Florda was through the regional chain existing then called Burdines, and the national retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's. Created and established a highly educated and sales oriented team of beauty advisors throughout the territory. Motivated and developed highly trained, productive teams of beauty advisors in various retail channels, provided hands-on demonstrations, incentive programmes, and very effective product training schedules. Launched the initial colour story for the brand when based in Miami.1992 to 1995: Versace Fragrances, based in Houston covering Arizona to LouisianaIncreased market share and annual sales for all ranges in each territory with successful new productlaunches in all markets. Established strong working relationships with central group buyers and store owners for all brands.