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On Demand HireDirector of Operations
Jun. 2018South AfricaThis specialist landscaping company is a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to designing and maintaining outdoor spaces. With years of experience and a keen eye for detail, we create beautiful and functional landscapes that enhance the beauty and functionality of any property. Our professional mountain bike trail building company specializes in creating the most thrilling and challenging trails for passionate riders. With a team of experienced trail builders and designers, we are dedicated to providing high-quality and unique mountain bike trails and features that challenge riders of all levels. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, goals and needs so that we can create a trail that exceeds their expectations. We are passionate about mountain biking and are dedicated to creating trails that are not only fun to ride, but also showcase the natural beauty of their surroundings.
On Demand HireDirector Of Operations
Jun. 2017South Africa
Lmm Training and DevelopmentProject Manager
Sep. 2016 - Jul. 2017Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Bidvest Managed SolutionsDivision Manager
Jul. 2010 - Jul. 2016
Bidvest Managed SolutionsBusiness Development Executive
Jun. 2010 - Jul. 2016johannesburg area, south africaSpearheading company sales and service delivery in a sector featuring big budget events and corporate and government events and – meeting market share and revenue targets in an aggressive market and to meet stringent Bidvest requirements and service standards
• Identifying and hunting new client targets and formulating plans to win accounts
• Meeting key decision makers, making presentations, negotiating deals/contracts
• Researching market trends and adopting tailored sales strategy to meet client needs
• Following up on service delivery, ensuring client requirements are exceeded
• Responding to client issues, queries and resolving any problems
Special Achievements – successfully secured the following high profile events and managed all related operations to ensure seamless delivery: SAPS Annual Conference (80 000 people), U2 Concert (95 000 people); Top Gear show (35 000 people over 4 days)
Have made 'budget' (sales target) 5 months in a row, previously never achieved – signing long term contracts with clients such as Sasol and TMT Services (1 year of negotiations). Recently awarded key service provider for the Mandela funeral in Qunu! Sole service provider to Hitachi and Murray and Roberts on the massive Medupi Power Plant Project, 9 months of negotiations secured the single biggest contract that was pivotal in driving the business forward.
Fast FuelSales / Marketing Director
Jan. 2003 - Apr. 2010Heading the marketing department for FAST Fuel products in South Africa – gaining exposure for the brand, increasing outlets/clients and setting and achieving sales targets
• Formulating and executing strategy, action plans, budgets and processes
• Monitoring return on investment and overall effectiveness of strategies and plans
• Managing a team of Area Reps, the Accounts Department and the Warehouse
• Researching the market, identifying and developing opportunities and partners
• Managing Sponsorship and related award processes, events, teams and individuals
• Recruiting and training promotional staff and managing deployment
• Overseeing Branding – agencies; design of displays, gear, advertising, packaging
• Planning and running exhibition stands at shows (eg. Argus Cycle Challenge, 94.7)
• Managing FAST Fuel's presence in the Media, managing PR and agencies
Lmm Training and DevelopmentProject Manager
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