I am a leader, manager, motivator and people-developer with vast successful international management experience in FMCG, manufacturing, engineering and services. I am adaptable, quick to learn, a problem solver and results achiever
What I offer
Content Writing
Currently writing web content for a bespoke, UK-based brand in the FMCG space, with the target of driving subscriptions and revenue. Tasks include creating ready-to-publish articles on a range of subjects decided upon by search frequency, search intent, and keyword focus against trackable metrics.
Project manager for Wilec consultancy project, focussing on sales improvement, team alignment, sales planning and strategic business development: reversed division from R1million/month loss to R300k profit and 14% turnover improvement in 6 months
Project manager for OMSA consultancy project, focussing on sales planning and organisation, strategic business development and linking in to operational restructuring: grew turnover by 17% and reduced monthly operating costs by R500k
Complete reinvention and turnaround of a respected NPC in South Africa, including realignment of vision and mission, strategy development and implementation, new business acquisition and reframing of strategic partnership with UK funders
Management training interventions with Tiger Brands, Ericsson, AEL, Air Liquide, SALGA, Ford SA, Sanlam Capital Markets, Road Accident Fund and many others: material design, workshop leadership and ongoing coaching provided in all cases
Achieved complete renaissance of Austrian business through distributor remodelling – Year 1 0% growth YOY, year 2.9% growth, year 3 14% growth – credited with saving the Austrian business
Trade Development Manager, Coca-Cola Amatil Austria Role
Successfully implemented channel planning in two focus channels at Coca-Cola Amatil Austria, resulting in 41% volume growth in the first and 37% volume growth in the second