Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline

David GASPARINI

HILLSIDE,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and seasoned professional with extensive experience across sales, marketing, and delivering the best customer experience. Possessing a rich cultural background, and a proven track record of cultivating high-performing teams, I am adept at fostering an environment where success thrives. Driven by passion and guided by a relentless pursuit of excellence, I consistently deliver results while nurturing collaborative and motivated teams. Committed to achieving organisational objectives with integrity and innovation, I bring a dynamic blend of leadership, expertise, and enthusiasm to every endeavor.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales & Installations Manager

Victory Curtains & Blinds
2023.05 - Current

Created & Implemented Horizon Growth Strategy.

Key achievements include:

  • Created and implemented 5-year plan of growth with strategic objectives, signed of by MD & board.
  • Doubled sales team & expanded supporting installation requirements to support sales growth, exceeding 42% YoY for the last quarter.
  • Realign organisational structure to support future growth.

Managing Director

Stellar Ascension Consultancy(Contracted)
2022.11 - 2023.05

Consulted a Start-up business supporting small business with profitable models.

Key achievements include:

  • Built out 3-year Horizon plans and actions.
  • Supported new dental practice establishing SOP's, HR Manual, client procurement strategy and Marketing Strategy.
  • Overachieved budget sales for the first quarter and over indexed in EBIT expectations.

National Supply & Install Manager

Bunnings Trade
2019.07 - 2022.11

Initiated and created strategy to drive brand equity into Bunnings Trade Division

Key achievements include:

  • New strategy anticipated to achieve $500m in additional revenue, creating halo sales of $500m, combined $1b in new business.
  • Implemented new strategy acknowledges the gap between commercial and retail functions, with intent to be seen as more than a supplier
  • This anticipated lift in revenue would see the organisation sales as predominant B2B, rather than a typical DIY base.
  • Massive uptake since conception with 47% YOY growth.

National Digital Innovation Lab Manager

Bunnings National
2018.01 - 2019.12

Tasked with Digital Transformation for Bunnings.

Key achievements include:

  • Development and implementation of Click & Collect Strategy, Supporting record sales throughout pandemic of 33% growth YoY.
  • Development and implementation of Click & Deliver Strategy.
  • Development of Bunnings next generation Service Strategy.

National In Home Sales & Service Manager

Bunnings National
2015.02 - 2019.01

Created & Implemented In Home Sales & Service Strategy:

Key achievements include:

  • Exceeding sales of $1 Billion per annum.
  • Established largest kitchen design & sales team in Australia.
  • Pioneered B2B sales and installation model which supported $200 million in extra revenue

State Sales Manager In Home & Service Manager

Bunnings VIC/ WA/SANTAS
2013.10 - 2015.01

Tasked with implementing initial In Home Services Strategy for Bunnings.

Key achievements include:

  • Educate all key stakeholders and 300 stores with implementation of strategy
  • Developed a Design & Sales Learning Academy for all recruited teams nationally
  • Implementation of National Customer Call Centre for Services

Managing Director

DG Consultants National (Contracted)
2013.01 - 2013.10

Specialising in consulting businesses in growing revenue.

  • Key achievements include:
  • Developed strategic plan for The Good Guys to deliver on extended services, including risk mitigation plans
  • Advised Bunnings on introduction process of implementing add on services.
  • Offered key role by Bunnings to support services role out.

Southern National Operations Manager

The Good Guys VIC,SANTAS, W.A
2009.02 - 2013.06

Startup Operations Division for The Good Guys.

Key achievements include:

  • Instrumental in setting up SOP's in predominant franchise model.
  • Introduced key merchandise to support revenue and margin drivers.
  • Increased Revenue with Attachment & Service Strategy
  • Supported Franchisees with business improvement plans.

Various Senior Leadership Roles

Woolworths

Education

Agile Methodologies - Customer Experience

Tractor Ventures
2020-02

Customer Experience Management - CX

Raymond A. Mason School of Business
2018-06

International Study Tour - Retail And B2B Sales & Operations

Bunnings Learning Academy
2016-07

Advanced Executive Management Program -

Bunning’s Learning Academy
01.2009

High Involvement Leadership Program -

Bunning’s Learning Academy
01.2007

Diploma -

Monash University
01.2001

Retail Executive Management Program

Psychology

Deakin University
01.1993

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strategic Trouble Shooting
  • Sound Decision Making Skills
  • Proven High Performer

References

Reference Strong referees available on request

Timeline

National Sales & Installations Manager - Victory Curtains & Blinds
2023.05 - Current
Managing Director - Stellar Ascension Consultancy(Contracted)
2022.11 - 2023.05
National Supply & Install Manager - Bunnings Trade
2019.07 - 2022.11
National Digital Innovation Lab Manager - Bunnings National
2018.01 - 2019.12
National In Home Sales & Service Manager - Bunnings National
2015.02 - 2019.01
State Sales Manager In Home & Service Manager - Bunnings VIC/ WA/SANTAS
2013.10 - 2015.01
Managing Director - DG Consultants National (Contracted)
2013.01 - 2013.10
Southern National Operations Manager - The Good Guys VIC,SANTAS, W.A
2009.02 - 2013.06
Various Senior Leadership Roles - Woolworths
Tractor Ventures - Agile Methodologies, Customer Experience
Raymond A. Mason School of Business - Customer Experience Management, CX
Bunnings Learning Academy - International Study Tour, Retail And B2B Sales & Operations
Bunning’s Learning Academy - Advanced Executive Management Program,
Bunning’s Learning Academy - High Involvement Leadership Program,
Monash University - Diploma,
Deakin University - , Psychology
David GASPARINI