Experience

Fit Merchandising & Sales Solutions

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  FIT exists solely to help other businesses navigate the complexities of the retail space. Please reach out if you would like to know more about how FIT can assist your business. The FIT business provides a professional and cost-effective sales force, connecting Whole Salers and Retailers. Together we work towards creating strong and honest partnerships as we strive to take our Suppliers from just providing products to retailers to category leaders. We are an extension of your sales force with the common goal of sales success, our objective is to help you outshine your competitors. We service a variety of retail outlets both in Australia and New Zealand with our 230+ team of Merchandisers, Sales Reps, Managers, Demonstrators, Trainers and Tactical staff. Please visit our Website at www.fitmerch.com.au or phone us toll free on 1300 402 309



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.



Finlaysons (Heritage)

• National Sales Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jan 2008