Kinga Koziol

A high-energy, health-focused fundraising program helping schools across Aotearoa raise money through fun and inclusive events.

• Born in Poland and raised in Ireland, I bring a global perspective and a people-first approach to my role as Head of Sales & Marketing at School Fun Run NZ.
• Since relocating to New Zealand, I’ve worked closely with principals, PTA committees, and boards from rural schools to urban campuses, gaining diverse sector experience.
• I thrive on adapting quickly. I’ve built strong, genuine relationships across diverse communities, especially Māori and Pasifika, by blending cultural understanding with an authentic, flexible sales style.
• I lead both our sales strategy and marketing direction. I also design targeted content using Canva, manage campaigns via Mailchimp, and track engagement through Salesforce.
• One of my proudest initiatives is the Auckland Roadshow, which took our outreach face-to-face, and significantly boosted connection and results.
• I attend education conferences across New Zealand to stay on top of industry trends and connect with key decision-makers to drive sales.

Promoted to Store Manager through hard work and performance. I led daily operations, coached a small team, and consistently met sales targets.

• Built strong relationships with local businesses as a Business Ambassador, driving community engagement and growth.
• Led and developed a high-performing team, creating a positive, goal-focused culture.
• Delivered and exceeded store KPIs, and personal sales targets, year on year.
• Trained new staff across multiple store locations to ensure consistent standards.
• Oversaw stock, reporting, scheduling, and daily admin with precision and efficiency.

As the sole Sales Executive for Grosfillex in Ireland, I played a crucial role in promoting products across 200+ hardware stores, ensuring visibility, and achieving consistent sales growth.

• Managed and maintained product displays in over 200 hardware stores, ensuring optimal presentation.
• Coordinated with fitters to install and organize visually appealing product showcases.
• Handled administrative tasks, including order processing, inventory management, and accurate record-keeping.
• Collaborated with the area manager to provide regular updates on sales performance and customer feedback.
• Proactively exceeded sales targets through client engagement and targeted sales strategies.
• Acquired new clients and expanded product reach through market research and effective presentations.

In this role, I focused on exceeding weekly targets, providing excellent customer service, and driving sales in a dynamic environment.

• Consistently achieved weekly targets and KPIs through a results-driven approach.
• Delivered superior customer service by identifying and addressing customer needs.
• Utilised product knowledge to upsell and close deals effectively.
• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, tailoring solutions to meet individual needs.