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Emosi Caniogo

Emosi Caniogo

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A commercially focused leader who built his career from the ground up, beginning in hands-on trade environments before transitioning into business development and sales leadership. My early experience working in demanding construction environments shaped my belief that results come from discipline, consistency, and putting in the work.

Today, I leverage that same mindset in industrial sales, partnering with manufacturers, engineers, and operational teams to solve real problems, improve efficiency, and deliver value-driven solutions. Proven success growing markets, developing strategic accounts, and exceeding revenue targets.

From working physically demanding trade roles and pursuing competitive rugby, to managing industrial sales growth and branch operations, I have developed strong resilience, communication skills, and the ability to connect with people at every level , from site teams through to senior decision-makers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager/Senior Business Development Manager

Cold Jet Australia
Dandenong, VIC
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead business development and sales strategy across Victoria, driving growth within the industrial cryogenic cleaning and dry ice blasting market.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders across major Australian manufacturing sectors including Food & Beverage, FMCG, Mining, Defence, and General Manufacturing.
  • Identify operational challenges within customer sites and deliver tailored solutions that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise production performance.
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and opportunity qualification through to technical demonstrations, project implementation, negotiation, and account growth.
  • Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate Cold Jet technology into critical manufacturing processes.
  • Manage complex capital equipment projects including budgets, logistics, timelines, stakeholder communication, and post-sale support.
  • Drive customer retention and expansion through consultative selling, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee Victorian branch operations including staffing, daily workflow, customer service, and commercial performance.

Key Achievements

  • Delivered $1M+ in new revenue in FY24–25 , exceeding previous branch performance benchmarks.
  • Grew the Melbourne branch by 20% year-on-year , increasing new business revenue from an established average of approximately $800K over the previous three years under prior branch leadership.
  • Positioned the Victorian operation for continued growth, with FY25–26 forecasted to achieve $1.2M+ in new revenue .
  • Successfully expanded Cold Jet's footprint across major manufacturing accounts by identifying high-value opportunities and building long-term strategic partnerships.
  • Improved customer adoption of dry ice blasting technology by aligning solutions with measurable operational outcomes including reduced downtime, labour savings, and improved maintenance efficiency.

Business Development Executive

Cold Jet Australia
Dandenong, VIC
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed business development activities across Victoria, identifying new market opportunities and expanding Cold Jet's presence within industrial sectors.
  • Prospected, qualified, and converted new business opportunities across Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, FMCG, and industrial markets.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, supporting customer retention and long-term account growth.
  • Conducted product demonstrations, site assessments, and technical consultations to showcase the benefits of dry ice blasting technology.
  • Worked closely with operations and service teams to ensure smooth project delivery and alignment with customer expectations.
  • Engaged with engineering, maintenance, Quality, Safety and production teams to understand customer pain points and recommend tailored solutions.
  • Represented Cold Jet at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows to generate leads and strengthen brand awareness.
  • Developed a strong foundation in consultative selling, solution-based sales, and managing the full customer journey from initial contact through implementation.

Key Progression:

  • Successfully grew market knowledge, customer relationships, and sales capability, leading to promotion into the Branch Manager role overseeing Victorian operations.

Sales and Marketing Intern

Our Hiraya
Melbourne, VIC
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supported business development and marketing initiatives, assisting with customer research, market analysis, and identifying new growth opportunities.
  • Assisted in the development and execution of targeted marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to refine messaging, improve sales approaches, and strengthen customer outreach strategies.
  • Analysed sales data and market insights to identify trends and support commercial decision-making.
  • Contributed to campaign planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across sales and marketing activities.
  • Developed strong foundations in customer engagement, lead generation, and consultative sales processes.
  • Successfully balanced this internship remotely while working a second role as a Restumper/Reblocker , demonstrating strong time management, discipline, and commitment while managing professional responsibilities across different industries.

Re Blocker / Re Stumper

Diamond Foundations
Mooroolbark, VIC
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed structural reblocking and restumping works across residential properties throughout Melbourne, developing practical experience within construction, trades, and site-based environments.
  • Assisted with project preparation, quoting support, material requirements, and coordinating concrete pours involving multiple trades and contractors.
  • Worked in confined crawl spaces averaging approximately 400mm clearance, completing physically demanding tasks in challenging conditions including dust, restricted access areas, and extended shifts.
  • Assisted with house levelling procedures by supporting properties on hydraulic jacks, removing deteriorated timber stumps, and installing replacement concrete stumps.
  • Identified damaged and deteriorated structural supports, contributing to site assessments and communicating required rectification works.
  • Completed manual excavation works, digging stump footings approximately 400–600mm deep while operating in confined positions.
  • Collaborated within small teams to transport, position, and install concrete stumps, completing large-scale reblocking projects involving 100+ stump replacements.
  • Supported concrete preparation and pouring activities, ensuring accurate placement, levelling, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Managed site preparation and clean-up processes to maintain safety, efficiency, and quality standards.
  • Developed strong understanding of trade workflows, contractor coordination, job costing, and project delivery timelines.
  • Built resilience, problem-solving ability, and commercial awareness by balancing physically demanding trade work with professional development in sales and marketing.

Professional Rugby Pursuit

Career Break
Melbourne, VIC
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Took a planned career break to pursue professional rugby opportunities, committing to a high-performance training and competition environment.
  • Developed strong discipline, resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills through structured training, match preparation, and competitive environments.
  • Adapted to the demands of elite sport, balancing physical conditioning, performance goals, and continuous improvement.
  • Built valuable experience in communication, accountability, mental toughness, and working effectively within diverse teams.
  • Returned to the professional workforce with renewed focus, enhanced leadership capability, and a stronger understanding of performance-driven environments.

Video Production Assistant

Fiji TV
Suva, Fiji
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported end-to-end television production processes, contributing to the planning, filming, editing, and delivery of engaging visual content.
  • Collaborated with production teams to execute projects across various formats while meeting quality standards and deadlines.
  • Operated camera equipment and assisted with production setup, ensuring smooth execution during filming.
  • Supported post-production activities including editing assistance, content organisation, and preparation of final media outputs.
  • Worked in fast-paced environments requiring strong communication, adaptability, attention to detail, and teamwork.
  • Developed strong storytelling, audience engagement, and creative problem-solving skills through producing content for diverse audiences.

Education

No Degree - Marine Biology

University Of The South Pacific
Suva

High School Diploma -

Marist Brothers High School
Suva
11-2018

Skills

  • Branch operations management
  • Customer service
  • Customer relationships
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Team supervision
  • Relationship building and management
  • Client relationship management
  • Strong team-builder
  • Operations management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Business development
  • Process improvement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Fiji
Professional Working

Interests

  • Spending quality time with family and creating memorable experiences with my wife and daughter
  • Playing local rugby and staying actively involved in the sporting community
  • Maintaining an active lifestyle through gym training, fitness, and personal development
  • Enjoy reading across personal growth, business, and general interest topics
  • Passionate about sports, team environments, and the lessons around discipline, leadership, and performance
  • Enjoy film and cinema, with a strong interest in storytelling, creative production, and visual media
  • Casual gaming as a way to unwind, with an appreciation for strategy, problem-solving, and immersive experiences

Timeline

Branch Manager/Senior Business Development Manager

Cold Jet Australia
07.2024 - Current

Business Development Executive

Cold Jet Australia
11.2023 - 09.2024

Sales and Marketing Intern

Our Hiraya
11.2022 - 05.2023

Re Blocker / Re Stumper

Diamond Foundations
11.2022 - 05.2023

Professional Rugby Pursuit

Career Break
11.2019 - 11.2022

Video Production Assistant

Fiji TV
05.2019 - 08.2019

No Degree - Marine Biology

University Of The South Pacific

High School Diploma -

Marist Brothers High School
Emosi Caniogo