Experience

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  Vinpro

  • Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Consultation Administration

    • Apr 2021 - Present
    • Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    Responsible for the overall administration of the Vinpro Consolations department. Tasks include monthly reconciliation of consolation accounts and management of budgets. Record keeping and maintaining all contracts in place and updating as needed. Responsible for the planning and execution of the...

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  Hein Wagner Academy

  • Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Marketing and Fundraising

    • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
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  KWV SA Pty Ltd

  • South Africa
  • Wine & Spirits
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Junior Brand Manager Tactical Portfolio, Pearly Bay & Cafe Culture

    • Jan 2016 - Oct 2020

    Work closely with New Product Development team/ Agencies / SA Sales and International Regional Business Managers developing Sales plans & Brand Plans and strategies, Implementing Brand Strategies, Cycle plans and activation.Constant upgrade of packaging of various brands to stay relevant in an ever-changing market. Development of Buyers own Brands for International specific products.• Develop Market specific International products, brands and plans.• Manage client specific requests• Manage & develop Pack upgrades and re-works• Align Brands that are sold Locally and Internationally to ensure that Brand messaging remains consistent across the board.• Develop and implement Brand strategies & Brand plans• Monthly reports on budgets, volume, margins, and activation's – overall performance of every brand.• Budget & cost center Management• Development and implementation of activation's of Regional brands/ local brands together with Brand Activation's teams.• Develop various marketing material and elements to support brands together with Brand Activation's teams.• Margin Improvement & Standardization of portfolio’s• Risk Reduction contribution through management of Portfolio’s

  • Junior Brand Manager Cream & RTD's

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

    • Assist with the development and management of brand strategies and programs that support them.• Assist together with Brand Manager and activation manager the planning, roll out and tracking of cycle activity on Spirits and Cream• Management of cost centers and budgets• Project Manage development of new products from Idea generation to launch.• Manage gifting process on RTD’s and cream.• Project Manage Imports and pack upgrades / changesWork very closely with NPD / Sales and Brand Activation developing and launching new products, implementing Brand strategies, cycle plans and upgrading current portfolio’s

  • Marketing Coordinator Spirits & RTD's

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

    •Administrative duties for Spirits and Ready to Drink (RTD) portfolio•Admin support to Research & Insight•Generate all Purchase orders and general follow through on all invoices•Ensure correct journals appear on SAP for both portfolios and follow up on all inconsistencies•Weekly stock reports & Production planning reports•Agency briefing of fact sheets•Organize all stock for promotions / special functions•Idea generation forms•Co-ordinate brand tools e.g, gift packs, POS, brand clothing•Monthly reconciliation of cost centers

  • Creditors

    • Oct 2010 - May 2011

    • Ensure weekly payments are made• Reconciliation of accounts on monthly basis.• Verification and parking of invoices • Processing of invoices on a daily basis • Handle supplier queries

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  Logistics Unlimited

  • Debtors Controller

    • Mar 2008 - Oct 2010

    Invoicing clients, sending weekly / monthly statement, following up on payments. Reconciliation of accounts and handling client queries. Ad hoc tasks.

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  Colors Fruit Pty Ltd

  • Financial Assistant / Data Capturer

    • Mar 2005 - Feb 2008

    • Capturing/Processing of all creditors invoices• Providing administrative assistance to all in financial department• General administration duties • Assist with reconciliation of creditors