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Michael Duke

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brands. Privileged to have worked closely with international brands such as DKNY, Roncato Italy, Titan Germany, Skechers and locally with accounts such as Foodworks, Night Owl, Pearl Energy, Road Tech Marine, IGA.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development / Marketing Manager

Butchermans Beef Jerky
03.2021 - Current
  • Concept development of branding for foods start up.
  • Develop corporate website and social media platforms to better engage customers and promote sales.
  • Design brand packaging & point of sale.
  • Liaise & guide outsourced digital marketing team.
  • Secure new corporate accounts, ongoing sales & account management.
  • Sales to existing customers and generating new customer leads.
  • Designed, implemented and enhanced national marketing initiatives to maximize outreach and product sales.
  • Facilitated & supported sales, building to 50K plus per month.
  • Data entry.

Product Developer / International Buyer

Y&K Sandler
02.2016 - 02.2021
  • Development of new handbags & luggage collections and revamping seasonal & existing collections.
  • Buying & selecting product, making adjustments to suit brand and target market.
  • Research, sourcing and development of new concepts & collections.
  • Presentation of new collections to sales & buying team.
  • Communicating with suppliers & visiting international manufacturers.
  • Determine consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales by conducting trend analysis.
  • Brand marketing, creating catalogues, promotional artwork & websites.
  • Establish partnerships with international brands, maintain licenses and select product for national distribution.
  • Attend international & domestic trade events & meetings.
  • Sales to major corporate accounts.
  • Merchandising company showroom & trade show booth.

Product Developer

Zelows Travelgoods & Bags
09.2001 - 10.2015
  • Developing & designing of luggage, bags, travel goods, wallets & promotional materials. Including off shelf product development & ranges to fulfill marketing calendar.
  • Product presentation to head buyer & assisting in purchase decisions from national wholesalers.
  • Trend research & brand building ensuring each in-house brand is designed within guidelines.
  • Maintaining and creating partnerships with overseas manufactures.
  • Increase GP & category KPI's. Increased sales consistently to a high of 80%.
  • International travel to trade events, research trips & supplier meetings.
  • Monitoring sales and marketing campaigns.
  • Directly working with management to assist in achieving company goals.
  • Communicate with store managers to establish areas of stock needs.

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision Making
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Customer Service

Additional Information

Work related travel to China, Italy, Germany, UK, USA, Canada, India, Australia & New Zealand.

EDUCATION

  • Year 12
  • Industry Short Courses
  • Inhouse Training

Timeline

Business Development / Marketing Manager

Butchermans Beef Jerky
03.2021 - Current

Product Developer / International Buyer

Y&K Sandler
02.2016 - 02.2021

Product Developer

Zelows Travelgoods & Bags
09.2001 - 10.2015

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