Mark Muras
Consultant
Peregian Beach,Australia
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in the 4X4, Caravan, Camping & Commercial(Trade) industries. Across media outlets in Print, Digital and Television through to product sales and insurance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
A247 Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Pat Callinan Media
02.2009 - 10.2018
- Ran Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures
- Ran & Launched Unsealed 4X4 & RV Daily
- Launched Club 4X4 Insurance
- Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue
- Organised promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Director
M&M Advertising Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Launched and ran 4WD Action( 4WD Monthly),Caravan & Motorhome magazines
- Ran Hot4s, Fast Fours, Zoom, HPI, Drift Battle etc magazines
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Created and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies to increase customer engagement and revenue.
National Sales Manager
EMG
12.1998 - 12.2006
- Ran & Launched 4WD Monthly & Caravan & Motorhome magazines.
- Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services
- Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analysed performance metrics
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
- Attended events, training seminars and manufacturer product showcases
- Managed national sales programs, supervised 15 sales representatives and evaluated KPIs for promotional opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
UTS
Sydney, NSW1998
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's College
Hunters Hill, NSW11.1993
Skills
- Consultancy and Advisory
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Partnership
- International Trade
- Business Leadership
- Database Maintenance
- Mentoring
- Inventory Tracking and Management
REFERENCES
Eldon De Crus, CEO of MADVENTURES, part of the Adventure Marketing Group
eldon@madventure.com.au
+61 401 200 676
Pat Callinan, CEO - Pat Callinan Media Pty Ltd
pat@mr4x4.com.au
+61 417 779 170
Nick Jensen, Nick Jensen Marketing
nick@nickjensen.com.au
+61 403 324 644
Timeline
Managing Director
A247 Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2023
Director of Sales and Marketing
Pat Callinan Media
02.2009 - 10.2018
Director
M&M Advertising Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2009
National Sales Manager
EMG
12.1998 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
UTS
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's College
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