Kirsti Bess Spilkin
Brand Manager at Sunpac (Pty) Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Sunpac (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand Manager
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Aug 2019 - Present
Implementation of full brand strategy from start to end. Including but not limited to all yearly budgets, general management, handling of international suppliers, forecasting and reporting, recommendations on brands and stock to bring in, monitoring of sales and trends, social and digital as well as creating and managing promotional collateral across multiple international brands in the Hair and Beauty industry. Current Brands portfolio Marc Anthony haircare OGX Hask Umberto Giannini Creightons Hair Resq Mane N Tail Colab Australian Gold Piz Buin Suncare Superdry Men's Grooming range Axe St Moriz Maui moisture I also assist with managing team members, and their brands as well as implemented various plans across the business to better the company or brand team as a whole. Show less
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Twincare International
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South Africa
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2019
Marketing manager for Guinot Skincare and Sharplines Haircare Marketing manager for Guinot Skincare and Sharplines Haircare
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5 Minutes 2 Town
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Fourways
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Client and Marketing Manager
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Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
Coming up with ideas and proposals/presentations for the business as well as clients. Researching and reporting on external opportunities. Assist in efforts to strengthen the brand. Customer relationship management.Developing marketing strategy.Managing clients/accounts.Attend all client and company related meetings and strategy sessions.Formulate operations/strategic plans to support the needs of each assigned client.Establishing best practice for the company internally and client related matters within the company.Provide client reports of the highest standard on a regular basis aligned to the Service Agreement.Effectively identify additional opportunities for our organisation to expand range of services and coordinate the pursuit of these opportunities with the managing partners of the company. Engage in On-boarding Process for new clients, to ensure alignment with the client's needs/objectives. Take ownership of the new account.Communicate consistently/effectively across all core teams and all supporting service to ensure clients' expectations are met at all times.Adhere to the established Service Level Agreements in place between the client and Our organisation.Follow guidelines/internal processe. client strategic plan reviews with clients to ensure alignment/relevancy and to track successes and revisit where improvement opportunities exist.Ensure that all required reports are done and of the highest standard in a timely manner. Drive key focus areas of our organisations Operations Team, support and remain loyal to all internal service providers in all communications and interactions with the client.Support Directors and staff in execution of strategic plans and participate in projects as assigned.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.Making Decisions and Solving Problems by analysing information and evaluating results Show less
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English Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
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Paracon
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Bryanston, Johannesburg
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Event Manager
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery. Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet and exceed expectations. Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships Managing supplier relationships Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to your team Travelling for business purposes - to see the event through Coming up with innovative and exiting concepts and ideas Being responsible for all project budgets from start to finish. Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery Working closely with ceo's and executives on all projects Responsible for marketing/promotional materials including choosing suppliers and supplies Responsible for all external and internal events Show less
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Tier 1 Consultants
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South Africa
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
• Interviewing for each open position • Efficiently and effectively fill open positions • Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation • Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need • Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting • Build networks to find qualified passive candidates • Post openings in newspaper advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues • Utilize the Internet for recruitment: o Post positions to appropriate Internet sources. o Improve the company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting. o Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment. o Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates. • Identifying new leads and cold calling for new business • Promoting products and company services • Performing follow up duties • Managing clients • Attending meetings, training sessions and seminars as required Show less
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Perfect Day Weddings
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Assistant
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Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
As part-time employment, I have had the opportunity to assist Jill Young with all aspects of weddings that she has planned and executed. I have had to be at and set up for the weddings on several occasions and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it thus far. As part-time employment, I have had the opportunity to assist Jill Young with all aspects of weddings that she has planned and executed. I have had to be at and set up for the weddings on several occasions and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it thus far.
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Tumaini Consulting
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Consultant
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
I am responsible for recruiting top notch IT developers for companies all over South Africa. Please see CV for further information. I am responsible for recruiting top notch IT developers for companies all over South Africa. Please see CV for further information.
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Avastar Nightclub
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Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Nightclub Manager
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
Please see CV Please see CV
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Education
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University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications & Psychology -
Pretoria High School for Girls
High School Diploma, 12