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Bradley Tattam

Green,NSW

Summary

Experienced sales, strategy, and partner/franchise executive with a proven track record of driving strategic partnerships to achieve business objectives. Adept at cultivating collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, with a strong focus on retail operations management and commercial growth. A strategic thinker with robust business acumen, skilled in aligning partner strategies with overall organisational goals to drive revenue growth and market expansion. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring the successful execution of partner initiatives. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence key decision-makers and convey value propositions effectively. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Partners (Optus Business Centres)

Optus
05.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall operations of the Optus Business Centres that manage revenue of ~$200m and a commission budget of $16m
  • Leads strategic initiatives to optimise sales processes and drive revenue growth through effective partner collaboration
  • Develop and implement performance metrics, drive sales performance, oversee partner business planning, and ensure alignment with organisational goals
  • Lead an internal team of 40+ professionals across sales, operations, capability, and performance, while managing a partner network consisting of 28 business centres
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to streamline operations, execute marketing plans, enhance partner training programs, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Key Achievements: Opened and managed Optus’ first company operated business centre to showcase best practices, lead in sales, and use as a sandpit to test and learn new strategies and processes
  • Introduced six new partners in 2023 to drive growth in key territories
  • Developed and implemented a new commission model that increased sales performance across the fixed portfolio by 30% within first year.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Led cross-functional teams to exceed benchmarks for SLA delivery, staying on top of challenging schedules with multiple competing timelines.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

Associate Director, Strategy and Sales, Business Centres

Optus
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Managed partner relationships and implemented strategies to drive sales and achieve business objectives for the largest business customer channel with revenue accountability of ~ $200m+
  • Lead teams across multiple functions including operations, channel improvement, and sales
  • Key Achievements: Lead a complex change initiative transitioning the partner network to a territory-based model, optimising sales performance, enhancing partner relationships, and improving the customer experience
  • The change involved territory mapping and planning to achieve optimal partner coverage, partner evaluations and alignment within territories
  • There was also a significant movement of customers (~ 80k) to align them within their local territory, along with re-negotiations of 23 partner agreements and a new commission model
  • Lead a program of work to explore best practice commission models with a focus on simplicity and removing unnecessary complexity
  • The program had a strong change management and stakeholder management focus.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.

National Retail Franchise Manager

Optus
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Managed relationships with strategic retail channel partners across 110 branded retail stores generating over $300m in revenue
  • Implemented strategic plans, negotiated contracts, and supported partners in financially sustainable business strategies and organisational structures to optimise performance
  • Key Achievements: Achieved 32% YoY growth in 2018 recognised with membership to elite Optus Number One Club
  • This was achieved through development, training, and implementation of business planning across individual partner retail outlets
  • Successful business planning delivered clarity and alignment on objectives of business
  • It provided partners and licensees with tools to gain a clearer understanding of their local market allowing them to focus resources, efforts, and investments in most effective and efficient way
  • Contributed to development of performance framework focusing on core lead metrics, resulting three consecutive years of sales growth opening of eight new stores within twelve months.
  • Liaised with legal counsel on matters pertaining to contracts, compliance issues, or disputes involving the brand or its affiliates.
  • Enhanced franchisee satisfaction with regular communication and support initiatives.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by encouraging open dialogue about challenges faced by individual franchises.
  • Managed relationships with landlords, securing prime real estate locations for new franchises.
  • Increased franchise sales by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

National Account Manager Retail Partners

Optus
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • Manage strategic partnership of Retail Channel Partners.This
  • Manage commission budget circa $60m to drive performance across
  • Work with business partners to help them develop and implement financially
  • Drive growth strategy that leads to excellence in sales, operations and
  • Built strong relationships with key decision-makers at executive level within national accounts organizations.
  • Increased market penetration by growing brand awareness.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies tailored to individual accounts.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • 2017/18 Recognised with membership to Optus Number One Club,
    qualifying by surpassing targets, meeting KPI’s and in top 1% of sales
    staff
    Top performing sales channel 2018 with 32% YOY growth
    Achieved sales growth YOY for three consecutive years
    Developed and delivered Business Planning program across all retail stores nationally (Company Operated, Franchise and Partner) with a focus on strategic planning to maximise stores opportunity within their local
    catchment

Retail Franchise Business Executive

07.2008 - 04.2013

Acting Retail State Manager (NSW)

04.2012 - 10.2012

Multi-Site Retail Store Business Owner (Partner)

Tabcorp Ltd
08.2002 - 07.2008

Retail Store Owner (Partner)

Tabcorp Ltd
09.2000 - 08.2002

Education

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Negotiation
  • Sales management
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Growth Initiatives

Businessexperience

  • Optus, Director Partners (Optus Business Centres), 05/01/23, Present, Responsible for the overall operations of the Optus Business Centres that manage revenue of ~$200m and a commission budget of $16m. Leads strategic initiatives to optimise sales processes and drive revenue growth through effective partner collaboration. Develop and implement performance metrics, drive sales performance, oversee partner business planning, and ensure alignment with organisational goals. Lead an internal team of 40+ professionals across sales, operations, capability, and performance, while managing a partner network consisting of 28 business centres. Collaborate with cross functional teams to streamline operations, execute marketing plans, enhance partner training programs, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders., Opened and managed Optus’ first company operated business centre to showcase best practices, lead in sales, and use as a sandpit to test and learn new strategies and processes., Introduced six new partners in 2023 to drive growth in key territories., Developed and implemented a new commission model that increased sales performance across the fixed portfolio by 30% within first year.
  • Optus, Associate Director, Strategy and Sales, Business Centres, 04/01/20, 05/01/23, Managed partner relationships and implemented strategies to drive sales and achieve business objectives for the largest business customer channel with revenue accountability of ~ $200m+. Lead teams across multiple functions including operations, channel improvement, and sales., Lead a complex change initiative transitioning the partner network to a territory-based model, optimising sales performance, enhancing partner relationships, and improving the customer experience. The change involved territory mapping and planning to achieve optimal partner coverage, partner evaluations and alignment within territories. There was also a significant movement of customers (~ 80k) to align them within their local territory, along with re-negotiations of 23 partner agreements and a new commission model., Lead a program of work to explore best practice commission models with a focus on simplicity and removing unnecessary complexity. The program had a strong change management and stakeholder management focus.
  • Optus, National Retail Franchise Manager, 03/01/18, 04/01/20, Managed the relationships with strategic retail channel partners across 110 branded retail stores generating over $300m in revenue. Implemented strategic plans, negotiated contracts, and supported partners in financially sustainable business strategies and organisational structures to optimise performance., Achieved 32% YoY growth in 2018 recognised with membership to the elite Optus Number One Club. This was achieved through the development, training, and implementation of business planning across the individual partner retail outlets. Successful business planning delivered clarity and alignment on the objectives of the business. It provided the partners and licensees with the tools to gain a clearer understanding of their local market allowing them to focus resources, efforts, and investments in the most effective and efficient way, Contributed to the development of a performance framework focusing on core lead metrics, resulting three consecutive years of sales growth the opening of eight new stores within twelve months.
  • Optus, National Account Manager – Retail, 04/01/15, 03/01/18
  • Optus, NSW Retail Area Manager (company operated), 04/01/13, 04/01/15
  • Optus, Acting Retail State Manager (NSW), 04/01/12, 10/01/12
  • Optus, Retail Franchise Business Executive, 07/01/08, 04/01/13
  • Tabcorp Ltd, Multi-Site Retail Store Business Owner (Partner), 08/01/02, 07/01/08
  • Tabcorp Ltd, Retail Store Owner (Partner), 09/01/00, 08/01/02

Referencesavailable

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Keyareasofexpertise

  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Metrics
  • Collaboration and Communications

Timeline

Director Partners (Optus Business Centres)

Optus
05.2023 - Current

Associate Director, Strategy and Sales, Business Centres

Optus
04.2020 - 05.2023

National Retail Franchise Manager

Optus
03.2018 - 04.2020

National Account Manager Retail Partners

Optus
04.2015 - 07.2018

Acting Retail State Manager (NSW)

04.2012 - 10.2012

Retail Franchise Business Executive

07.2008 - 04.2013

Multi-Site Retail Store Business Owner (Partner)

Tabcorp Ltd
08.2002 - 07.2008

Retail Store Owner (Partner)

Tabcorp Ltd
09.2000 - 08.2002

Bradley Tattam