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Michael Affleck

North Sydney

Summary

Accomplished General Manager with a proven track record at both Wattyl Paints and Colourtrend Paints (Aust), enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty while driving sales and profitability. Expert in operations management and relationship building, I've led teams to exceed market share goals through strategic planning and exceptional interpersonal communication. Skilled in client relations and project management, I've successfully turned challenges into opportunities for growth.

Customer-oriented General Manager with 40 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager - Sales & Marketing

Colourtrend Paints (Aust) Pty Ltd
07.2007 - 07.2024
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.

General Manager - Retail Sales

Wattyl Paints
01.1979 - 01.2006

* Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
04-2000

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Kur-ing-gai College of Advanced Education
Sydney
05-1985

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relationship management
  • Client relations
  • Customer retention
  • Project management
  • Business administration
  • Marketing
  • Account management
  • New business development
  • Client account management
  • Program administration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • High-Intensity Interval Training

Timeline

General Manager - Sales & Marketing

Colourtrend Paints (Aust) Pty Ltd
07.2007 - 07.2024

General Manager - Retail Sales

Wattyl Paints
01.1979 - 01.2006

MBA - Business Management

Macquarie University

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Kur-ing-gai College of Advanced Education
Michael Affleck