Robert Di Nezza
Rowville,VIC
Summary
I have had over 20 years of experience in the retail industry. In management, buying and supplier operations.
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Fleming's Nurseries
Monbulk, VIC
02.2023 - Current
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Executed strategic sales plans to expand customer base and revenue.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
Self Employed - Gardening Business
Self Employed
Melbourne
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Successfully ran my own gardening business in the S/E suburbs of Melbourne
- Responsibilities include: all gardening needs including landscaping, customer service, accounts, tax accounts, follow ups with clients, finding leads, budgeting and sales.
Woolworths - Produce Buying
Melbourne
05.2012 - 03.2019
- Worked with growers and suppliers around the country to procure the best quality produce for our supermarkets
- Managed stock levels within two distribution centers
- Stock rotation was always at the forefront to ensure that our stores were receiving the freshest produce
- Managed profits and sales to meet company budgets and standards
- Worked daily with the category management team on pricing, stock availability and promotional planning for supermarkets
- Worked daily with the Produce Operations Manager on stock levels, pricing, special buy opportunities and department layouts
- Market visits to connect with suppliers to gauge the quality of stock
- Buy directly from the market for stores.
Lamanna Bananas - Quality Assurance
Melbourne
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Quality checks on all deliveries into the warehouse from our growers
- Produce included banana's, citrus, avocado, mango's and kiwi fruit.
ALDI - Quality Assurance Manager
Melbourne
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Assured consistent quality of produce by implementing new buying standards
- Quality checks on all deliveries into the warehouse from local and interstate suppliers and growers
- Market visits to key suppliers and to quality check produce
- Conducted produce merchandising training to stores to upskill store teams.
Woolworths - Produce Manager
Melbourne
02.2007 - 03.2010
- Ordering and maintaining stock levels to ensure customer satisfaction
- Managing food safety and hygiene standards
- Meeting budgets and sales targets
- Customer service
- Staff supervision and training
- Rostering.
Woolworths - Assistant Produce Manager
Melbourne
02.2000 - 02.2007
- Produce ordering
- Stock rotation
- Customer service
- Food safety and hygiene
- Working with and supporting Produce Manager.
Education
Certificate III in Retail Store Operations -
Woolworths
04.2003
Certificate II in Retail Store Operations -
Woolworths
03.2001
High School Diploma -
Mt Lilydale College
11.1999
Skills
- Business systems management
- Business performance review
- Business requirements understanding
- Understanding of business functions
References
- Cara Reynolds, Category Manager - Woolworths, 0408 989 198
- Sam Algeri, Produce Buying - Woolworths, 0419 440 427
- Reagan Wilson HR Manager Fleming's Nurseries 03 9753 7712
Timeline
Sales Manager
Fleming's Nurseries
02.2023 - Current
Self Employed - Gardening Business
Self Employed
04.2019 - 02.2023
Woolworths - Produce Buying
05.2012 - 03.2019
Lamanna Bananas - Quality Assurance
05.2011 - 05.2012
ALDI - Quality Assurance Manager
04.2010 - 05.2011
Woolworths - Produce Manager
02.2007 - 03.2010
Woolworths - Assistant Produce Manager
02.2000 - 02.2007
Certificate III in Retail Store Operations -
Woolworths
Certificate II in Retail Store Operations -
Woolworths
High School Diploma -
Mt Lilydale College
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