Lorraine Gillesen
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Afrikaans Professional working proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Lizahn Whiteman
Lorraine is the most empowering women I have encountered in my 9 years of being in a working environment. Since the day I met her I felt this impact full aura. Her guidance and support towards me has brought me a long way. She sees nothing as a challenge as she is very knowledgeable. I have learned from her en every way possible and developed a good sense of work ethics from following her footsteps. She has a big influence on people in a very good way. Over and above her drive and positive attitude, she stands by her word and will always try her best to achieve what she set her mind too.
Chris Moseley
As a previous manager and colleague of Lorraine's , I would like to recommend her for any future business opportunities or companies she chooses to explore. Lorraine has an exceptional work ethic which is complimented with her extensive industry experience in Retail, Channel, Telco and Distribution. She is a very motivated person who focuses aggressively on her targets, whilst maintaining strong customer relationships. Her strategic approach and planning helps her achieve these targets. Her Customer Centric approach also compliments her boundless energy in both difficult as well as favorable market conditions. I firmly believe she would be a very valuable asset to any team she is involved in as well as an accomplished leader in any organization.
Lizahn Whiteman
Lorraine is the most empowering women I have encountered in my 9 years of being in a working environment. Since the day I met her I felt this impact full aura. Her guidance and support towards me has brought me a long way. She sees nothing as a challenge as she is very knowledgeable. I have learned from her en every way possible and developed a good sense of work ethics from following her footsteps. She has a big influence on people in a very good way. Over and above her drive and positive attitude, she stands by her word and will always try her best to achieve what she set her mind too.
Chris Moseley
As a previous manager and colleague of Lorraine's , I would like to recommend her for any future business opportunities or companies she chooses to explore. Lorraine has an exceptional work ethic which is complimented with her extensive industry experience in Retail, Channel, Telco and Distribution. She is a very motivated person who focuses aggressively on her targets, whilst maintaining strong customer relationships. Her strategic approach and planning helps her achieve these targets. Her Customer Centric approach also compliments her boundless energy in both difficult as well as favorable market conditions. I firmly believe she would be a very valuable asset to any team she is involved in as well as an accomplished leader in any organization.
Lizahn Whiteman
Lorraine is the most empowering women I have encountered in my 9 years of being in a working environment. Since the day I met her I felt this impact full aura. Her guidance and support towards me has brought me a long way. She sees nothing as a challenge as she is very knowledgeable. I have learned from her en every way possible and developed a good sense of work ethics from following her footsteps. She has a big influence on people in a very good way. Over and above her drive and positive attitude, she stands by her word and will always try her best to achieve what she set her mind too.
Chris Moseley
As a previous manager and colleague of Lorraine's , I would like to recommend her for any future business opportunities or companies she chooses to explore. Lorraine has an exceptional work ethic which is complimented with her extensive industry experience in Retail, Channel, Telco and Distribution. She is a very motivated person who focuses aggressively on her targets, whilst maintaining strong customer relationships. Her strategic approach and planning helps her achieve these targets. Her Customer Centric approach also compliments her boundless energy in both difficult as well as favorable market conditions. I firmly believe she would be a very valuable asset to any team she is involved in as well as an accomplished leader in any organization.
Lizahn Whiteman
Lorraine is the most empowering women I have encountered in my 9 years of being in a working environment. Since the day I met her I felt this impact full aura. Her guidance and support towards me has brought me a long way. She sees nothing as a challenge as she is very knowledgeable. I have learned from her en every way possible and developed a good sense of work ethics from following her footsteps. She has a big influence on people in a very good way. Over and above her drive and positive attitude, she stands by her word and will always try her best to achieve what she set her mind too.
Chris Moseley
As a previous manager and colleague of Lorraine's , I would like to recommend her for any future business opportunities or companies she chooses to explore. Lorraine has an exceptional work ethic which is complimented with her extensive industry experience in Retail, Channel, Telco and Distribution. She is a very motivated person who focuses aggressively on her targets, whilst maintaining strong customer relationships. Her strategic approach and planning helps her achieve these targets. Her Customer Centric approach also compliments her boundless energy in both difficult as well as favorable market conditions. I firmly believe she would be a very valuable asset to any team she is involved in as well as an accomplished leader in any organization.
Experience
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Premium Brand Distributors
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South Africa
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Sales Manager
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Apr 2023 - Present
A New and exciting opportunity as Sales Manager for ANKER products to support portable power solutions, home security and smart home and smart cleaning solutions for the HOME. Business development for the brand in to the South African retailer channel, including on-line and independent as well as outdoor and building retailer channel. Construction of a reseller channel to support the installation and integration of some of the products full potential of the comprehensive range of ANKER products into the South African Market. Market research, product positioning against the very competitive growing portable power solutions as well as supporting marketing to grow the Anker brand. Home managed and easy to install security solutions into the market with great growth opportunity with resellers to support this product range. Smart home is the new BUZZ word and most of the globe is looking at smart ways of managing the simple tasks of cleaning and managing our home. Show less
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Huawei Consumer Business Group
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China
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Unit Lead - Open Market Channel Director
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2023
Responsible for entire Open Market (RETAIL) Channel in the South African market, Strategic support to the team from stock supply through all channels (Operator / Distribution) to all Huawei Key Accounts. Supply chain management with GTM to ensure timeous and successful launch of all Huawei Consumer products into the Market. Driving daily activities with Account managers to ensure High visibility of HUAWEI in all our selected and dedicated accounts. Budget alignment and management for joint Marketing activities and temporary incentives to support HUAWEI sales in all dedicated verticals within the Open Market customers. Relationship management at a high level with Key accounts to support team for key HUAWEI focused outcomes. Distribution Management to support stock availability and stock management within required timelines and support to drive sell out to meet HUAWEI days of stock in channel with GTM and MARKETING. Increasing revenue with networks and Distribution partners. Introducing HUAWEI to new partners to ensure coverage and exposure. Liaising with all departments within the organization to ensure critical information is shared and company goals and objectives are met. Show less
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Senior Channel Manager Open Market (RETAIL)
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2020
Opportunity to strategically grow Huawei and Huawei Market share in the South African Open Market – Retailer customer based, supports my growth path, with my years of sales and marketing management in this fast-moving business, I have grown with Huawei and provided some great insight to support our existing and new business opportunities in this fast-changing market. Value propositions to ensure product positioning and longevity of the products in difficult times best describes my function in Huawei and this position. Show less
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Tarsus Distribution
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Key Account Manager Retail
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
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Lenovo
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China
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Retail Account Manager
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
Management of existing retail accounts to grow Lenovo share in retail. Launch of new Product into Telco and Retail. Improve product mix on range in all Retail customers and implement improved marketing activities to grow Lenovo Brand awareness in retail channel and Retail partners. Key Accounts:- Vodacom, Game, Dion Wired, Mr Price Mobile, Toys R us, Walton's. MTN, Edcon - CNA Management of existing retail accounts to grow Lenovo share in retail. Launch of new Product into Telco and Retail. Improve product mix on range in all Retail customers and implement improved marketing activities to grow Lenovo Brand awareness in retail channel and Retail partners. Key Accounts:- Vodacom, Game, Dion Wired, Mr Price Mobile, Toys R us, Walton's. MTN, Edcon - CNA
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Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH
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Germany
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - Telco and Retail Account
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Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
Brand development, business plan & sales strategy development.Generated new business opportunities for Toshiba in Telco accounts where they have no footprint. Key Account Management, Telco and Independent Retailer accounts. Key Accounts:- Vodacom, Nashua Mobile, Autopage, Kloppers Trading, Matrix Warehouse, Computer Mania,Chaos Computers, Kalahari, Ebucks,Digital Planet Brand development, business plan & sales strategy development.Generated new business opportunities for Toshiba in Telco accounts where they have no footprint. Key Account Management, Telco and Independent Retailer accounts. Key Accounts:- Vodacom, Nashua Mobile, Autopage, Kloppers Trading, Matrix Warehouse, Computer Mania,Chaos Computers, Kalahari, Ebucks,Digital Planet
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BBG
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Bryanston
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Key Account Manager - Telco
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Nov 2009 - Oct 2010
Manage the supply of Acer notebooks, and Netbooks into Key accounts, Vodacom, Nashua Mobile. Managing of Field Marketing resource to ensure sell in and Sell out of Acer brand in all Vodacom Stores and affiliated independent Telco Retailers. Manage the supply of Acer notebooks, and Netbooks into Key accounts, Vodacom, Nashua Mobile. Managing of Field Marketing resource to ensure sell in and Sell out of Acer brand in all Vodacom Stores and affiliated independent Telco Retailers.
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Core Computer Business
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Telecommunications Partner Account Manager
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Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
Management of Key accounts such as Vodacom / MTN / Autopage / Nashua Mobile / Cellucity / Celcom /I Burst / Cell C / Chatz Cellular / 4 U Stores. New Business development for Corporate / SME business in Telco channel.Implementing Business processes and Strategies,Business Plans and Marketing plans to assist in the sell in and sell out of product. Management of Key accounts such as Vodacom / MTN / Autopage / Nashua Mobile / Cellucity / Celcom /I Burst / Cell C / Chatz Cellular / 4 U Stores. New Business development for Corporate / SME business in Telco channel.Implementing Business processes and Strategies,Business Plans and Marketing plans to assist in the sell in and sell out of product.
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers
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Rivonia
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Key Account Manager
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Dec 1999 - Sep 2008
Dealer Manager Dec 1999 – Nov 2001 SME Distribution Manager Dec 2001 – Dec 2004 Partner Account Manager Jan 2005 to September 2008 Dealer Manager Dec 1999 – Nov 2001 SME Distribution Manager Dec 2001 – Dec 2004 Partner Account Manager Jan 2005 to September 2008
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Account Manager
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1996 - 1999
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Education
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2004 - 2004
Damelin
Sales and Marketing Diploma, Sales and Marketing -
1994 - 1994
Kelly GreenOaks Business College
Diploma, Tourism and Travel Services Management -
1989 - 1993
Settlers Agricultural High School
Matric, English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science, Biology, Animal Husbandry
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