Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
State Business Manager – NSW
Mondelez International
10.2022 - 05.2023
Accountable for NSW Independent business market share & GR sales
NSW Metcash relationship management
NSW Banner Group relationship management
Working directly with Independent Field Managers & indirectly with Territory Managers
Management of costs / price elasticity with internal & external stakeholders.
National Account Manager – Foodservice
Mondelez International
10.2021 - 10.2022
Bidfood, PFD, Countrywide, NAFDA & Superior Foodservice relationship management
Accountable for forecasting & delivering the Foodservice quarterly GR target
Responsible for briefing in creative advertising
Collaboration with State BDM’s to unlock sales opportunities
Prioritising profit delivery through range rationalisation & promotional SKU mix
Responsible for activating WW & Coles account plans
19x interim Direct Reports
Strategic Coaching Plans on a needs basis
Business framework, priorities & IDP’s
Regional Manager Foodstuffs – Retail
Mondelez International
07.2017 - 03.2018
Responsible for activating PNS & NW Account Plans
8x Direct Reports
Coaching, Performance & Development Plans
Joint Business Plan lead Foodstuffs North Island
Agitating go to market resource change
NZ Business Manager – Retail
Mondelez International
01.2017 - 06.2017
Member of NZLT
Responsible for growth of Foods BU P+L
Management of Woolworths & Foodstuffs Accounts
Deployment of National 3rd Party Operations
Led NZ transition of Meals BU to Bega 3rd Party
State Business Manager – Retail & FS
Mondelez International
02.2013 - 12.2016
Responsible for Independent Retail & Foodservice in QLD
Responsible for State P+L & Forecasting
Deliver stretch State NR and Profit targets
5x State based Direct Reports
Relationship Management
State Business Manager – Metcash
Kraft Foods
02.2012 - 12.2012
Business Manager – Foodstuffs NI
Kraft Cadbury NZ
04.2010 - 07.2011
Responsible for the Northern Region account team
129m business with targeted trade spend of 25%
Manage two direct reports to deliver company objectives
Collaborate with Field Sales Manager to educate field team
Grow market share for company, category and customer.
Account Manager – On Premise
Moet Hennessy NZ
09.2009 - 04.2010
Responsible for the on-premise business in the Auckland Region
Increase number of glass pour and bottle listings by customer
Secure sponsorship and project manage hospitality events
Build relationships with key hospitality personalities
Knowledge of Champagne, Cognac and Whiskey making procedures.
National Account Manager – WW
Heinz Watties NZ
07.2007 - 07.2009
Accountable for Pet Food and Infant portfolio
Market share and category/shopper analytics
GR $40M TS $5.6M
Progressive NZ transition to Woolworths Australia
Report to WW Customer Manager.
Key Account Manager - Foodstuffs
Nestle NZ
03.2005 - 07.2007
Foodstuffs Auckland Grocery portfolio
GR $42M TS $5.5M
Focussed on category share gains and account share of market
Foodstuff Auckland - Head Office and trade relationships
8 indirect reports.
Territory Manager
Nestle NZ
09.2001 - 07.2003
Achieve monthly budget in excess of $1 million
Manage trade spend to within 13% of actual sales
Achieve distribution targets in Pak N Saves
Negotiate improved share of shelf based upon store and market history
Manage a team of 8 Merchandisers.
Production Manager
Fountex Paints Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2001
Responsible for all factory production
Responsible for all raw material and finished inventory
Forecasting production to meet sales by month
Management of Factory Hand.
Education
Bachelor of Management Studies -
Waikato University
Hamilton, NZ
‘B’ Bursary -
St Paul's Collegiate
Hamilton, NZ
Skills
Strategic sales manager with a track record of delivering revenue and share growth, experienced across multi channels Thorough understanding of Independent, Corporate Retail & Foodservice environments
Experienced in brand transition and change management
Intuitive approach to harnessing strong relationships
Accountable to key deliverables and continuous improvement
Understands commercial negotiations and compliance to agreement(s)
Experience in operational efficiencies such as journey plans, call frequency & call priorities with own field team, plus previous experience managing execution via an outsourced model
Leadership
Change oriented leader who seeks positive outcomes through collaboration
Builds team mentality and coaches team members to feel supported and empowered
Understands the importance of care, empathy and compassion as a leader
Demonstrates and shares examples of personal and company values
Awareness of people behaviour and business / social dynamic
Understands the importance of strong culture, trust, openness, and recognition