Brett Schofield

Results-driven leader with a talent for identifying innovative solutions to improve operational outcomes. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments where passion and focus drive success. Committed to delivering agreed-upon targets within budget constraints.

• Certified Practicing Marketer (CPM) member of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
• Associate Fellow Australian Marketing Institute (AFAMI).
• Director of PNG Manufacturing Council

• 09/2014, Current, Acrabah Trading Pty Ltd, General Manager, Ballina, NSW
• 08/2012, 08/2014, Niugini Tablebirds, Sales, Marketing & Export Manager, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• 08/2011, 07/2012, Summerland Credit Union Ltd, Regional Sales Manager, Lismore, NSW
• 05/2009, 07/2011, Sunnybrand Chickens Pty Ltd, General Manager - Sales & Marketing Manager, Byron Bay, NSW
• 05/2008, 04/2009, OEM Dynamics Pty Ltd, Sales and Marketing Manager, Ballina, NSW
• 2006, 04/2008, Telstra Country Wide Ltd, Area Sales Manager, Armidale, NSW
• 2001, 2006, Trukai Industries Ltd - PNG, National Sales and Marketing Manager, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• 1998, 2001, Unilever Australia Export Ltd, National Business Manager - PNG, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

0419245273, bschofield@acrabahtrading.com

• Game Fishing
• Scuba Diving
• Rugby
• Golf

• 2011, Leadership Development & Master Coaching - Neural Networks
• 2008, The Professional Salesman - Sales Master International - Peter McKeon
• 2008, Marketing Master Class Series - Australian Marketing Institute
• 2008, Account Management Process - Learning Edge
• 2007, Coaching for High Performance - Centre for Organisational Development
• 2007, Negotiation Skills - Learning Edge
• 2005, Six Sigma Skills - Champion Level
• 2004, General Manager Program - Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM)
• 2003, Strategy Master Class - AGSM
• 2003, Strategic Marketing of Consumer Products and Services - AGSM

• Successfully researched, developed & implemented strategic plans for Top Tier FMCG companies in PNG & Australia - managing the execution from strategy through to tactics.
• Effectively managed Sales & Operations Planning for some of the largest FMCG companies in PNG & Australia ensuring cost minimisation & DIFOT metrics were achieved.
• Conducted consumer & customer analysis to identify "gaps" in the FMCG market for product development opportunities, preparing business cases & successfully managing all new product development team projects.
• Developed successful marketing plans for the largest FMCG companies in PNG & Australia and managed the implementation of these plans through to fruition.
• Managed & developed successful sales, marketing & logistic teams of more than 70 personnel, using key performance indicators to drive performance. By using a balanced scorecard approach built around key milestones, we achieved exceptional results whilst retaining our best employees.
• Restructured customer mix & product mix to improve efficiencies and profitability performance.
• Developed new innovative products and packaging, advertising and promotions to maximise sales opportunities - restoring market share and profitability in premium categories, adding more than AUD$2.5M to the bottom line.
• Successfully managed and developed nationwide corporate sport sponsorship activities (Annual Investment of $ 500,000).
• Presenting, organising and managing networking events & customer information seminars to launch new products & services.
• Achieved cost savings in logistics management of K1.3M per annum through more efficient warehousing & stock management systems.

• Nationality: Australian
• Marital Status: Married

• Bob Hansen, +61 419643145, Former MD & CEO of Mainland Holdings
• Darren McMullen, +61 401998647, Former General Manager of Barclays Bank Australia Ltd