Experience

Fit Merchandising & Sales Solutions

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director - Sales Growth Expert

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  Established in April 2008 FIT Merchandising is a specialised Sales and Merchandising company, providing support in Australia & New Zealand to the Retail sector from Hardware to Grocery and everything in between. We exist solely to help other businesses navigate the retail environment. As a solutions-focused outsourced Sales and Merchandising company, we provide tailored support across multiple functions: Sales Distribution Ranging Relay/Refits Off-location displays Demonstrations Training All elements of Supplier Support So whether it’s in-store assembly, managing shelf-facings, set-up and pull-down of promotional events or best-in-class in-store merchandising we know what works. Are you struggling to meet your sales targets? Are you tired of dealing with the ups and downs and the expense of an inconsistent sales team? Look no further than Fit Sales Solutions. What sets us apart from other sales teams is our flexibility. We understand that every business is unique and has different needs, which is why we offer a flexible sales force. This means we can scale up or down based on your business requirements. Need more salespeople during your busy season? No problem. Need to scale back during a slow period? We’ve got you covered. We believe that strong partnerships are the key to success in the retail industry, which is why our focus is on building the connection between distributors and retailers. When you engage our team we strive to replicate the look and feel of your own sales force. This allows us to build a strong and trustworthy relationship with the suppliers we represent across multiple retail channels. We believe in open communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, as these principles form the cornerstone of all our partnerships. Please reach out if we can assist you or even if you just require a little more information. You can find us at https://www.fitmerch.com.au/contact-us or toll free on 1300 402 309 Show less



PPG

• United States
• Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Taubmans Sales Manager/National Category Manager (Paint Place Group)

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

  As the National Category Manager for Taubmans my responsibilities were quite diverse and included the management of the Paint Place Category and Channel strategy for PPG. Various aspects of the role incorporated ranging, promotions and price optimisation. A key focus of the role was liaising with the group's Buyers, Directors (including internal staff) and 120 plus Paint Place stores. The position included negotiating a diverse and effective promotional strategy for Taubmans and the Paint Place Group. This particular position required the following attributes. The ability to build and maintain effective and mutually beneficial relationships. (With a strong emphasis on negotiation) The ability to analyse and take responsibility for KPI and use them strategically. With a strong emphasis on Category Management, with a particular focus on product stock levels and Catalogue support. Show less



Finlaysons (Heritage)

• National Sales Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jan 2008