Experience

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  Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines

  • Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Marketing Manager

    • Oct 2020 - Present
    • Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa
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  KWV

  • Paarl, South Africa

  • Global Brand Manager KWV branded Wine Portfolio

    • Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
    • Paarl, South Africa

    As the Brand Manager for the KWV branded Wine Portfolio, I take great pride in having been responsible for defining and enhancing KWV Classic Collection-, KWV Sparkling-, as well as the Annabelle Sparkling wine brands.In creating and executing global marketing strategies and territorial specific ...

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  KWV

  • Gauteng

  • Fine Wine and Brandy Specialist Gauteng

    • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Gauteng

    Leading the wine sales projects and tastings for the KWV brand portfolio, for on-consumption key accounts in the Gauteng regions of the South African Wine Industry.

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  Vrede en Lust

  • Gauteng

  • Sales Account Manager Pretoria and Surrounds

    • May 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Gauteng

    Leading the wine sales projects for the Vrede en Lust brand, for on- and off-consumption key accounts in PTA, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Polokwane regions of the South African Wine Industry. Increased sales with 46% from July 2013 to November 2013 compared to same period in 2012.

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  Wine Machinery

  • Stellenbosch, South Africa

  • Sales Account Manager

    • Aug 2004 - Oct 2012
    • Stellenbosch, South Africa

    “Jo successfully initiated, developed and launched four major new projects with direct results in strengthening and expanding national sales and market share for Francois Frères in South Africa. Her expertise in building partnerships grows out of the priority she places on the genuine understandi...

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  Hazell Public Relations

  • Somerset West Area, South Africa

  • Public Relations Account Manager

    • Jun 2001 - Jul 2004
    • Somerset West Area, South Africa

    Project management including targeted radio-, printed- and television media placement with high-caliber clients. Develop strategic corporate, media and PR communications to increase visibility and stir interest in client news, activities and special events, all specializing in the South African ...

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  WineLand Magazine

  • Paarl, South Africa

  • Editorial Coordinator - temporary

    • Jan 2001 - May 2001
    • Paarl, South Africa

    Editorial Coordinator - Temporary Managing of all contributing journalists’ accounts: media liaison and coordination of the receipt, proofreading, editing, photography, lay-out and administration of press clippings and press releases for placement in this monthly publication, mainly targeting all...

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  Distell

  • Epping, South Africa

  • Administrative Assistant - temporary

    • Apr 2000 - Sep 2000
    • Epping, South Africa

    FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT DISTELL, EPPING - Personal Assistant/Secretary - Temporary Managing all office duties and financial administration to the Financial Director.

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  CANSA The Cancer Association of South Africa

  • Paarl, South Africa

  • Intern Public Relations

    • Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
    • Paarl, South Africa

    Final year Practical as part of Diploma in Public Relations ManagementFundraising and Communications Assistant Managing all projects in relation to creating awareness and fundraising possibilities for CANSA’s regional office in Paarl, including projects like Cuppa for Cancer and the Toktokkie sch...