Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Key Attributes
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PAUL MANSOUR

PAUL MANSOUR

Summary

Highly efficient, resourceful and goal-oriented management professional with extensive experience in key account management, business development and state and regional sales operations.

Recognised as motivational leader with hands-on experience in management of sales within the Hair & Beauty industry, effectively handling sales, logistics, and key account management within designated timeframes. A strategic thinker with recognised ability to handle various organisational functions and lead productive teams in exceeding company goals.

Exhibited ability to develop and build strong relationships with stakeholders from all levels, including clients and suppliers through utilising first-rate people skills. Adept at enhancing productivity and improving customer service experience by utilising superior communication, presentation and negotiation skills to increase company profitability.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

GHD Hair - Australia & New Zealand
VIC/TAS/SA/WA

Regional Manager
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for the planning and management of operational policies and strategies in the professional salon & key retail channels (sales & education) across VIC, TAS, SA & WA regions (South)
  • Supporting the Head of Sales with key account acquisition, development of sales strategy, sales budgeting, sales forecasting, sales reporting, sales training programs, sales initiatives commission and KPI systems, per annum
  • Established and maintained operational standards for 4 states.
  • Providing leadership and direction to the sales and education teams through ensuring the outstanding execution of campaigns and brilliant customer service levels
  • Contributing to the development of the business strategy for responsible states to achieve results for the brand and our customers
  • Build and leverage customer relationships through the delivery of outstanding customer service
  • Lead negotiations with key industry players to achieve mutually beneficial business partnerships
  • Build and develop internal relationships across the business to drive greater focus on our customers in an effective manner
  • Analyse sales data to identify gaps, opportunities determining long and short term goals
  • Analyse regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth Lead, train, coach and develop team (direct and indirect reports) to demonstrate continuous capability improvement
  • Create, facilitate and execute induction plans for new on-boarders Direct reports - 8
  • Set KPIs and sales targets for the team
  • Provide leadership on hiring and employee retention
  • Facilitate performance appraisals bi-annually, identifying coaching opportunities
  • Coach and mentor the sales team
  • Held weekly meetings with sales & education teams to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles and challenges
  • Report on regional sales results
  • Forecast weekly / monthly on sales
  • Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction

Haircare Group
Australia

National Key Account Manager
01.2020 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • YTD revenue increase of 56.52% FY20 > FY21 across managed key accounts portfolio in Barbiere division (Barber Channel for Haircare Group)
  • Responsibilities: Responsible for the management of National Accounts across the channel
  • Support the Director and GM with key account acquisition Support and implement the national sales growth strategy across the national sales network as set by the GM
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
  • Leveraged strategic planning to penetrate key accounts.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers to ensure long-term success
  • Network with key customers to identify and address specific needs
  • Act as the liaison between customers and internal teams ensuring clients' requirements are met
  • Identify and attract prospective strategic customers
  • Ensure brand consistency across all channels for Men's grooming category/brands
  • Collect and analyse sales data and trends, negotiate client contracts, and write business proposals
  • Liaise with Sales, Marketing and Education departments to set and implement strategies for new products and assist when they require sales input across their projects/daily tasks
  • Stay up-to-date with internal and external developments and suggest new ways to increase sales
  • Direct reports - 2

AAB Fashion Pty Ltd
ANZ

Sales & Business Development Lead
08.2012 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • For launch of brand into ANZ market – Year 1, $2M revenue, with double digit trajectory to follow year 2, Created and implemented growth strategies and plans for hair & beauty category
  • Created go to market plans for NPD and brand launches, with support of relevant stakeholders Managed and retained relationships with key accounts
  • Negotiated with stakeholders; identified and mapped business strengths, opportunities with customer need focus
  • Developed sound knowledge of business products, value proposition and buying procedures
  • Lead negotiations with key industry players to achieve mutually beneficial business partnerships
  • Attend global trade shows, researching new business opportunities Lead, train, coach and develop team (direct and indirect reports) to demonstrate continuous capability improvement
  • Engaged with key customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures. Direct reports - 5

Hairhouse Warehouse

Franchise Owner - Multi Site
01.2000 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
  • Handled team, customer and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.
  • Devised strategic business plan and aligned decisions with long-term vision to achieve consistent success in hair & beauty retail and professional market.
  • Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
  • Calculated and submitted on-time and accurate royalty payments to corporate office to maintain franchise in good standing.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Education

RMIT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE – REAL ESTATE SALES
2008

WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE OF TAFE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA from HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
2002

Skills

  • Sales Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Team Mentoring & Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Client Account Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Network Development
  • Territory Expansion
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Sales Knowledge
  • Omni Channel Sales Experience B2B / B2C
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Marketing & Promotion Reporting
  • Productivity Management
  • Brand Awareness
  • Growth Leadership Skills
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Strong Work Ethic

Affiliations

MS OFFICE SUITE

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

REPORTING

Power BI, COGNOS, Cube Data Analysis

CRM PROGRAMS

Salesforce, Complexica, Pepperi

Key Attributes

SOLID EXPERIENCE IN SALES & KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Offering sound knowledge and substantial experience in key account management, business development and other sales-focused roles. Developed expertise with the following aspects:

▪ Developing and managing a portfolio of Key Accounts

▪ Achieving monthly sales targets by identifying and developing new customers

▪ Customer Service; ensured high levels of customer satisfaction as well as up-sell potential within existing customers to maximize profits

▪ Coordinating pre-sales and post-sales follow up

▪ Achieving and exceeding weekly and monthly KPIs

▪ Key Accounts Analysis

▪ Monitoring market trends and providing regular competitor feedback

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Leveraged sharp detail attention to detail, strong business acumen and effectual analytical skills to identify risks, and develop plans to support business growth. Plays a leading role in implementing and supporting change management initiatives and sales strategies. Quickly adapts with evolving demands, leveraging industryintelligence and ability to formulate and implement strategies to drive business and finance initiatives, and to consistently meet and exceed KPIs and other organisational goals.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM ENGAGEMENT

Recognised as a strategic leader with proven ability in managing teams to effectively implement plans and deliver project outcomes in congruence with the organisation's vision and goals. Expert at managing and prioritising tasks, ensuring daily tasks are attended to and in line with company goals and expectations.

ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

Developed outstanding organisational and time management skills with demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, client relationship development and operations management. Offering expertise in analysing and synthesising experience, observations and information to evaluate options and identify patterns and future possibilities.

RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Proven success in establishing and maintaining a loyal customer base, with superb ability in identifying and pursuing business partnership and relationships with prospective clients that enables new opportunities for business and revenue growth.

COMMUNICATION & LIAISON

First-rate communication, liaison and negotiation skills; highly capable of building and maintaining relationships with customers, colleagues, management and other stakeholders.

PROBLEM SOLVING & ANALYSIS

Recognised as a logical and analytical thinker; exhibited ability toanticipate obstacles and utilise appropriate strategies, approaches and procedures to keep projects and operational processes on target, to specification and to a high standard of quality.

STRONG WORK ETHIC, PROFESSIONALISM & INTEGRITY

Articulated a common vision and provided others with a sense of direction; exhibited competency in maintaining key accounts and negotiating deals strictly within policy guidelines, reflecting a strong work ethic and commitment to meet organisational goals and objectives.

Timeline

Regional Manager

GHD Hair - Australia & New Zealand
02.2022 - Current

National Key Account Manager

Haircare Group
01.2020 - 02.2022

Sales & Business Development Lead

AAB Fashion Pty Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2019

Franchise Owner - Multi Site

Hairhouse Warehouse
01.2000 - 07.2012

RMIT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE – REAL ESTATE SALES

WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE OF TAFE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA from HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
PAUL MANSOUR