Clinton Hodgson

Business Unit Manager - Industrial Fire & Life Safety Systems at FS Systems International Ltd
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA

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Credentials

  • Business Process Mapping
    Udemy
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Business Process Mapping - Advanced
    Udemy
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Critical Thinking, Reasoning and Argumentation
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Practical Leadership Skills
    Udemy
    Feb, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leading Corporate Governance
    Udemy
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fire Detection Systems Design Practitioner
    SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE COMMITTEE (FIRE)
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • University of Maryland: The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Data Center Fire Detection, SANS246
    Fire Systems Training
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
    3M
    Jun, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cracking the Sales Management Code
    3M
    May, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Winning Sales Formula
    SALESGURU
    Aug, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Carbon Dioxide Fire Systems Installation & Maintenance
    red G | Fire Suppression Systems Supplier
    Oct, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Tyco FM200 Installation & Maintenance
    red G | Fire Suppression Systems Supplier
    Oct, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Tyco Inergen Installation & Maintenance
    red G | Fire Suppression Systems Supplier
    Oct, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Tyco Sapphire 3M Novec 1230 Installation & Maintenance
    red G | Fire Suppression Systems Supplier
    Oct, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Sevo Systems Force 500 Fire Suppression Systems
    SEVO Systems
    Aug, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Electronic Fire Detection, SANS10139 / SANS322 / SANS369:1
    Fire Systems Training
    Mar, 2009
    - Oct, 2024
  • PSIRA Grade B Security Professional
    PSiRA
    Jul, 2002
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Mauritius
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Unit Manager - Industrial Fire & Life Safety Systems
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      * Responsible for Business Development, Sales Operations and Project Delivery of solutions within the Fire and Life Safety Businesses of the global FSI Systems Group.

    • Execution Leader: Fire & Life Safety Systems
      • Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

      * Operational oversight of Fire and Life Safety solutions deployed by FS Systems International.* Logistical oversight, co-ordination and management of personnel, assets and resources required for the successful deployment of projects across 13 countries for the FSI Fire Division.

    • Consultant: Fire & Life Safety Solutions
      • Apr 2018 - Sep 2021

      * Specification, design and development of "best in class" solutions and products relating to fire detection, suppression and evacuation systems for delivery by the business.* Sales of systems to end users and Business Development within key verticals.*Extensive travel to various African countries.

    • Operations Manager (Acting)
      • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

      * Daily management of Cost Estimation, Procurement and Admin/ Logistics teams.* In-Country management representative for the FSI business.

    • Ghana
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Country Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

      * Entrusted to establish, develop and nurture the commerical entity into an independant and profitable trading subsidiary of FS Systems International LTD with direct reporting to the Local and Offshore Shareholders.* Management and control of all commercial, operational, business development and sales activities.* Management of ex-patriot technical staff, local technical staff as well as onshore / offshore administrative and logistics teams.* Sucessful hand over of operation to newly appointed Regional General Manager for West Africa. Show less

    • Consultant: Security, Fire & Life Safety Solutions
      • Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

      * Responsible for project design and execution of Fire and Life Safety, Video Surveillance, Access Control and Workforce Management Solutions within key verticals in Ghana.

    • United Kingdom
    • Security and Investigations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

      * Appointed to establish and adequately resource the Fire Solutions division within the G4S Secure Solutions SA (Pty) Ltd business. * Design and sales of Fire Detection, Gaseous Fire Suppression & Public Address / Voice Evacuation solutions. * Design and sales of Security Systems including Intrusion Detection, Access Control and Surveillance systems. * Business Development in key end user verticals, general construction industry and consultancy houses. * Internal skills and competency development, mentoring and supply chain optimization. Show less

    • Germany
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Channel Manager
      • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

      * Strategic and tactical oversight of key Channel Partners in the Electrical, Industrial Adhesives, Abrasives and Automotive Aftermarket Divisions of the local 3M Subsidiary in SA.* Development of annual budgets for the Channels along with design and implementation of programs and activities to support the achievement of the annual plan.* Development of Rebate agreements and management thereof.* Regular Management reviews at the highest levels within the Channel Partner businesses.* Emphasis on improving transactional efficiencies at all levels of interaction with the Channel Partners. Show less

    • Market Segment Leader
      • Jul 2013 - Nov 2015

      3M Electronics Markets Solutions Division - Market Segment Leader* Specialising in Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid and other Engineered Fluids.* Business development across all aspects of the sales value chain with emphasis on Education, Standards upliftment and Sustainability.* Full marketing management and events co-ordination.3M Electrical Markets Division - Sales & Marketing Manager.* Specialising in 3M Electrical Accessories for Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution Networks.* Channel management for General Wholesale and Specialised Distribution.* Product Management, Margin Management, General Price List Management.* Marketing management including strategic direction planning, events, marketing material development.* Special Supply contracts negotiation and ongoing management thereof. Show less

    • Belgium
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager - Engineered Systems
      • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

      Team Lead for Engineered and Integrated security / safety systems Sub-Saharan Africa.

    • Area Manager Systems: South Africa
      • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

      Systems and Project Sales of General Electric Security product ranges. Business development into various verticals, consultancy houses and business partners.

    • India
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • Co-owner
      • May 2010 - Mar 2011

      Responsible for commercial aspects of the organisation, financial management and systems development. Responsible for commercial aspects of the organisation, financial management and systems development.

    • Sales Manager - Chubb Integrated Systems
      • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

      Accountability for the achievement of the team's sales targets, short to medium time sales pipeline formulation, team training and mentoring, large tender and quotation authentication, implementation of "corporate operating system" and medium to long term sales strategies.

    • Key Accounts Manager - Chubb Electronic Security
      • Jan 2003 - Aug 2009

      Responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of large, long term high value corporate contracts with the desired result of achieving annual sales targets.

    • Sales Consultant - SMC Dealer Program
      • Apr 1997 - Dec 2002

      Responsible for the maintenance of a successful dealer network across 3 locations in South Africa

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