Kosta D.
Founder + Managing Director at Future Foods- Claim this Profile
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Chris Kitto
Kosta is a professional in every aspect of the word. He approach’s every opportunity with an open mind and treats every person like a partner. By working with Kosta, you will enable yourself to have the best outcome no matter what your intent for business.
Michael Pastore
Having worked within multiple organisations I’ve met a few people along the way. But the most passionate and well structured was Kosta. You could always count on Kosta’s knowledge and energy to succeed. His ability to convert sales and close in difficult situations is second to none.
Chris Kitto
Kosta is a professional in every aspect of the word. He approach’s every opportunity with an open mind and treats every person like a partner. By working with Kosta, you will enable yourself to have the best outcome no matter what your intent for business.
Michael Pastore
Having worked within multiple organisations I’ve met a few people along the way. But the most passionate and well structured was Kosta. You could always count on Kosta’s knowledge and energy to succeed. His ability to convert sales and close in difficult situations is second to none.
Chris Kitto
Kosta is a professional in every aspect of the word. He approach’s every opportunity with an open mind and treats every person like a partner. By working with Kosta, you will enable yourself to have the best outcome no matter what your intent for business.
Michael Pastore
Having worked within multiple organisations I’ve met a few people along the way. But the most passionate and well structured was Kosta. You could always count on Kosta’s knowledge and energy to succeed. His ability to convert sales and close in difficult situations is second to none.
Chris Kitto
Kosta is a professional in every aspect of the word. He approach’s every opportunity with an open mind and treats every person like a partner. By working with Kosta, you will enable yourself to have the best outcome no matter what your intent for business.
Michael Pastore
Having worked within multiple organisations I’ve met a few people along the way. But the most passionate and well structured was Kosta. You could always count on Kosta’s knowledge and energy to succeed. His ability to convert sales and close in difficult situations is second to none.
Experience
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Future Foods Ⓡ
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Australia
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder + Managing Director
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Feb 2020 - Present
At Future Foods we bring to you the latest in innovative brands within the retail and foodservice channels with a focus on, beverages, plant based and health food products. At Future Foods we bring to you the latest in innovative brands within the retail and foodservice channels with a focus on, beverages, plant based and health food products.
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Founder + Managing Director
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May 2016 - Present
The Konekt group of companies are focused on brand building within the FMCG sector specifically retail supermarkets & convenience retailers. However, we are not limited to these channels having success across other segments on a national footprint. We are a sales agency, consulting and wholesale business all in one. Our aim is to add value for the supplier & retailer by building brands working in conjunction with our strategic partners and implementing in-house strategies. We provide a range of services within the Grocery, Convenience & Route channels. These consist of: - Relationship Management - Distributor Management - Brand Management - Brand Development - State & National Account Management - Field Representation - New Business Development - Distribution / Wholesale - Business Consulting Services - General & Online Marketing We have extensive knowledge and experience working in South Australian Metro & Regional territories including the Northern Territory. Our head office is in Adelaide, South Australia. For more information on how we can help you build your brands please contact us via the LinkedIn message tab or email link on my profile.
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Managing Director
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Oct 2017 - Present
Managing Director of GNAB Brokerage. Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods brokerage business operating throughout Australia. Our focus is on building brands via strategic alliances within the Independent Grocery, Petrol-Convenience and alternative channels. For more info on our services please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Managing Director of GNAB Brokerage. Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods brokerage business operating throughout Australia. Our focus is on building brands via strategic alliances within the Independent Grocery, Petrol-Convenience and alternative channels. For more info on our services please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
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Strikeforce AMC
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Australia
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Consumer Goods
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200 - 300 Employee
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State Manager SA/NT
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Oct 2013 - May 2016
Reporting to the National Field Manager in Victoria I was responsible for: Leading a growing team across five divisions to achieve individual & state KPI's within the SA/NT business unit. Direct reports: 7 Indirect reports: 110 - State Operations & Financial Control. - P&L Management - Account Management - Business Management - New Business Development - Recruitment - Coaching & Mentoring - Developing People - Field Communication - State IT Management - Sales Targets - Chain, Independent, Hardware & DDS Channels Clientele included: Goodman Fielder, Coleman, Coca-Cola Amatil, Carman's, Heritage Brands, KAO Brands, JDE Master Blenders, Frucor, Mars Food, Mars Chocolate, Mars Pet, McCain Foods, Murray Goulburn, Sunrice, SC Johnson, Tontine, Tetley, Yates, Auschar, Ansell, Riviana, Pharmacare, Newell Rubbermaid & Selleys.
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Red Bull
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Austria
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Executive
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2013
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager my role included the following responsibilities: Senior off premise Territory Manager with experience throughout South Australia and Northern Territory. Account manager for state based MSO groups: - Petrol & Convenience - Impulse - Grocery Developed relationships with category managers and retail buyers across all channels. Experience managing state distributors & daily contact with their field teams together implementing strategies to achieve set targets. http://www.redbull.com/au/en
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Snackbrands Australia
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Australia
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Customer Development Representative
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Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
Reporting to the State Field Manager my role included the following responsibilities: Managed a large territory of independent retailers - Drakes, Romeo's and Foodland / IGA stores. Direct Reports : 1 Brands included: Cheezels, French Fries, Kettle Chips, Thins, Samboy & Pringles. http://snackbrands.com.au Reporting to the State Field Manager my role included the following responsibilities: Managed a large territory of independent retailers - Drakes, Romeo's and Foodland / IGA stores. Direct Reports : 1 Brands included: Cheezels, French Fries, Kettle Chips, Thins, Samboy & Pringles. http://snackbrands.com.au
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Field Sales Representative
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Jan 2006 - Nov 2008
Reporting to the Managing Director my position was based in the Foodservice sector as a sales representative within the on and off premise channels. -Direct sales. -New Business Development. -Grocery & Food Service. http://www.festivalcitywines.com.au Reporting to the Managing Director my position was based in the Foodservice sector as a sales representative within the on and off premise channels. -Direct sales. -New Business Development. -Grocery & Food Service. http://www.festivalcitywines.com.au
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Sales & Merchandising
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Dec 2003 - Jan 2006
Casual position within FMCG while studying Casual position within FMCG while studying
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Education
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2004 - 2007
TAFE
Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General -
1999 - 2003
Adelaide High School
SACE Year 12 Completed, Year 12
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