Laura Thomason
Events Planning at Fitted for Work- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
0
/5.0 / Based on 0 ratingsFilter reviews by:
Experience
-
Fitted for Work
-
Australia
-
Non-profit Organization Management
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Events Planning
-
Apr 2023 - Present
-
-
-
Stuart Alexander & Co.
-
Australia
-
Food and Beverage Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
NATIONAL ON PREMISE AND WHOLESALERS MANAGER
-
May 2021 - Mar 2023
• Managed Key National Accounts (On Premise), Wholesalers, and state sales teams. • Oversaw an FMCG portfolio of 22 Brands across 10 Brand Partners, comprising over 200 SKUs, including Monin, West Winds Gin, and Biggar & Leith. • Grew revenue by 49% in 2 years • Grew On Premise outlets from 4137 to 6015 • Cultivated strong relationships with key national customers. • Developed and implemented quarterly sales cycle plans aligned with customer and commercial planning… Show more • Managed Key National Accounts (On Premise), Wholesalers, and state sales teams. • Oversaw an FMCG portfolio of 22 Brands across 10 Brand Partners, comprising over 200 SKUs, including Monin, West Winds Gin, and Biggar & Leith. • Grew revenue by 49% in 2 years • Grew On Premise outlets from 4137 to 6015 • Cultivated strong relationships with key national customers. • Developed and implemented quarterly sales cycle plans aligned with customer and commercial planning budgets. • Conducted forecasting and demand planning for international production timelines, particularly during the post-Covid delivery period. • Strategised and evaluated trade spend budgets to optimise sales performance. • Collaborated with various departments such as Finance, Category Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and eCommerce within the organisation. Show less • Managed Key National Accounts (On Premise), Wholesalers, and state sales teams. • Oversaw an FMCG portfolio of 22 Brands across 10 Brand Partners, comprising over 200 SKUs, including Monin, West Winds Gin, and Biggar & Leith. • Grew revenue by 49% in 2 years • Grew On Premise outlets from 4137 to 6015 • Cultivated strong relationships with key national customers. • Developed and implemented quarterly sales cycle plans aligned with customer and commercial planning… Show more • Managed Key National Accounts (On Premise), Wholesalers, and state sales teams. • Oversaw an FMCG portfolio of 22 Brands across 10 Brand Partners, comprising over 200 SKUs, including Monin, West Winds Gin, and Biggar & Leith. • Grew revenue by 49% in 2 years • Grew On Premise outlets from 4137 to 6015 • Cultivated strong relationships with key national customers. • Developed and implemented quarterly sales cycle plans aligned with customer and commercial planning budgets. • Conducted forecasting and demand planning for international production timelines, particularly during the post-Covid delivery period. • Strategised and evaluated trade spend budgets to optimise sales performance. • Collaborated with various departments such as Finance, Category Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and eCommerce within the organisation. Show less
-
-
-
Spirits Box
-
China
-
Food and Beverage Services
-
Co-Founder
-
Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
• Created and launched a start-up based in Shanghai, introducing 3 Australian brands with 11 SKUs in a foreign market. • Introduced products to over 70 cities and wholesaler distribution in 5 major city-states. EDUCATION REFERENCES • Brand management - ensured consistent brand representation and established brand identities. • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, influencers, and buyers in the industry. • Spearheaded and executed effective… Show more • Created and launched a start-up based in Shanghai, introducing 3 Australian brands with 11 SKUs in a foreign market. • Introduced products to over 70 cities and wholesaler distribution in 5 major city-states. EDUCATION REFERENCES • Brand management - ensured consistent brand representation and established brand identities. • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, influencers, and buyers in the industry. • Spearheaded and executed effective marketing campaigns to promote new-to-market products and drive sales. • Planning and executing events, consumer tastings, B2B brand seminars, and guest bartending. Show less • Created and launched a start-up based in Shanghai, introducing 3 Australian brands with 11 SKUs in a foreign market. • Introduced products to over 70 cities and wholesaler distribution in 5 major city-states. EDUCATION REFERENCES • Brand management - ensured consistent brand representation and established brand identities. • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, influencers, and buyers in the industry. • Spearheaded and executed effective… Show more • Created and launched a start-up based in Shanghai, introducing 3 Australian brands with 11 SKUs in a foreign market. • Introduced products to over 70 cities and wholesaler distribution in 5 major city-states. EDUCATION REFERENCES • Brand management - ensured consistent brand representation and established brand identities. • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, influencers, and buyers in the industry. • Spearheaded and executed effective marketing campaigns to promote new-to-market products and drive sales. • Planning and executing events, consumer tastings, B2B brand seminars, and guest bartending. Show less
-
-
-
Nieuw Amsterdam
-
United States
-
Real Estate
-
General Manager
-
Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
• Identifying challenges and drive business growth as the General Manager of a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant. • Managed a diverse team of 30-40 personnel. • Acted as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. • Developed and curated an engaging events calendar, strategically designed to attract a wide audience and enhance overall business performance for this multifunctional venue. •… Show more • Identifying challenges and drive business growth as the General Manager of a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant. • Managed a diverse team of 30-40 personnel. • Acted as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. • Developed and curated an engaging events calendar, strategically designed to attract a wide audience and enhance overall business performance for this multifunctional venue. • Established personalised training programs and streamlined business operations systems to improve efficiency and elevate the overall performance of the establishment. Show less • Identifying challenges and drive business growth as the General Manager of a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant. • Managed a diverse team of 30-40 personnel. • Acted as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. • Developed and curated an engaging events calendar, strategically designed to attract a wide audience and enhance overall business performance for this multifunctional venue. •… Show more • Identifying challenges and drive business growth as the General Manager of a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant. • Managed a diverse team of 30-40 personnel. • Acted as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. • Developed and curated an engaging events calendar, strategically designed to attract a wide audience and enhance overall business performance for this multifunctional venue. • Established personalised training programs and streamlined business operations systems to improve efficiency and elevate the overall performance of the establishment. Show less
-
-
-
Touché Hombre
-
Australia
-
Restaurants
-
Venue Manager
-
May 2012 - Dec 2014
-
-
Education
-
Victoria University
Bachelor's degree, Business Hospitality Management