Experience

The Digital Media Collective

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology and Services

• Key Accounts Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Key Account Manager for a digital marketing and social media management company. I primarily manage my clients' online social media presence, as well as, coordinate, facilitate and oversee the management of their presence on other online platforms.The key function in role requires:- To build and maintain relationships,- Perform strategic planning of client’s online media presence in the short, medium and long-term which incorporates a number of different aspects- Manage client’s budgets- Monitor and evaluate my client’s online marketing performance and implement the necessary changes that may be deemed necessary to align performance with set goals- Analyse data, compile reports and present results and overall performance to clients



Antalis

• France
• Wholesale
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Fulfilled role as Brand Ambassador and representativePrimarily responsible for the promotion of the creative / speciality papers fromAntalis’s broad range of papers and products - Manage accounts with design agencies inKZNManage existing and establish new relationships with Antalis’s customers; i)design agencies and ii)printersShowcase / present marketing and promotional materials and collateral to i)production managers, ii)creative directors, iii)senior and junior designers at design agencies and to i)sales reps, ii)buyers and iii)estimators at printersPerform regular client visits to promote Antalis range of papers and cross-sell other Antalis products when opportunities presentCreate and promote brand awareness with the aim of obtaining product specifications for upcoming print jobs from design agencies and printers (i.e.: try ensure/secure that print jobs are specified on Antalis’s range of papers)Advise on the different paper applications, print techniques, finishing techniques and the different paper capabilities availablefrom Antalis’s range of papersRegularly update customers paper samplingsystems and ensure customers paper sampling systems comprise of the correct sample rangeDeliver requested paper samples for agency test runs and mock-upsPerform studio presentations to designers at design studios and student presentations to design students at design schools (e.g.Vega)Constantly acquire market-related information on market trends, competitor activity, etc. and feed it back to management for decision making purposesStructure weekly client visit schedules and capture appointments on Antalis’s Intranet Software programmeEncourage and persuade design agencies to open accounts with Antalis for purchasing ofthe “office range of papers”Work in conjunction with the marketing manager in planning and hosting new product launchesConstantly update the database with up to date client details



Saddler Belts (Leather Belt Manufacturer)

• Internal Customer Services Consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for “Independent” client accounts.Receive, capture and process purchase orders on software programme called AccpacEmail invoices to clients and liaise with accounts department regarding any client account mattersLiaise with factory manager to monitor that an order is being manufactured according to time schedule and update clients on progress.New product development in conjunction with regional sales manager and client - Capture Bill of Materials onto Accpac Responsible for “Independent” client accounts.Receive, capture and process purchase orders on software programme called AccpacEmail invoices to clients and liaise with accounts department regarding any client account mattersLiaise with factory manager to monitor that an order is being manufactured according to time schedule and update clients on progress.New product development in conjunction with regional sales manager and client - Capture Bill of Materials onto Accpac



UUST (Public Benefit Organisation)

• Marketing Communications Community Liaison

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Compile and manage communications via the various communication platforms; monitor the different communication platforms; obtain publicity and media coverage; develop relationships with local media houses; handle any negative publicity in line with company policy; create brand awareness and exposure; plan and implement social responsibility initiatives(CSR) in line with the guidelines of the King IV (2016) report on corporate governance and citizenship; plan and implement fundraising and non-fundraising community events; co-host events with adjacent area PBO’s; plan and facilitate the UUST’s AGM; determine viability and feasibility of events in conjunction with FM; handle UUST sponsorships; evaluate outcomes against set goals and submit reports on success/failure; fulfil role as representative of the UUST; member of the CPF for Ward 3B; member of the uMhlanga Rocks Marketing Committee headed-up by the UIP; liaise with and establish relationships with adjacent area like- minded bodies and stakeholders; manage relationships with existing members; welcome and familiarise new members with UUST; perform exit interviews with departing members; grow and update database; respond to member and non-member enquiries; front-end all UUST projects and co-ordinate project responsibilities of the various service providers, trustees and volunteers; liaise with the other service providers on matters on mutual interest; periodically schedule relevant meetings and notify relevant parties; capture and distribute meeting minutes; fulfil role as golf day committee member - obtain sponsorships, prizes and 4-balls (players) for the annual fundraising golf day; provide feedback on progress of allocated golf day tasks, duties and responsibilities to golf day Chairlady; assist in overseeing golf day event.



RP Media Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Assistant to Account Exec and Development Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Identify and contact managing agent/ landlord of identified, prospective, site (in accordance with eThekwini By-Laws for Outdoor Advertising) and explain company proposalArrange and facilitate on-site meetings with prospective landlordNegotiate lease agreements with prospective landlordsConclude and ensure completeness of contracts and supporting documentation between landlords and RPMManage relationships between landlords and RPMMaintain paper trail of all communications, capture data into database, file and archive documents, and ensure all parties have copies of documentationPhotograph prospective sites for mock-upsObtain plans and meet engineers on-site to determine the viability of the prospective sitePrepare all necessary documentation and applications for submission to eThekwini Municipality signage department for approvalFollow-up with eThekwini Municipality regarding the application statusHand over approved sites to an outsourced advertising agency, with whom RPM have JV’s with whom handle the sales of the sites