LuAndre Volschenk

Product Marketing Manager at COSMOPOLITAN WRIST MALDIVES
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Malé, Maldives, MV

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Experience

    • Maldives
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Product Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Maldives

    • Beverage Manager
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2023

      Maldives

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • Head Of Sales and Marketing
      • Nov 2018 - Present

      Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successful management. Designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Managing recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives. Develop a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues, promotional ideas and material. Investigate lost sales and customer accounts. Track, collate and interpret sales… Show more Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successful management. Designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Managing recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives. Develop a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues, promotional ideas and material. Investigate lost sales and customer accounts. Track, collate and interpret sales figures, generate timely sales reports Formulate sales policies and procedures Conduct market research and competitor and customer analysis, develop pricing schedules and rates. Analyze data to identify sales opportunities Show less

    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Sales and Marketing
      • Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

      Maldives Managing alongside Chief of Sales and Marketing, to achieve the highest possible customer satisfaction, alongside targets set out. Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing the sales team. Designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong presence. Managing recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives.

    • Sommelier
      • Dec 2015 - Nov 2018

      Maldives Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager Recommend food and wine pairings Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices Inform clients about different varieties of wines and prices Manage wine cellar Train wait staff on wines and the sales value Negotiate purchase prices with clients Organize wine tasting days or “wine of the month” events Comply with all health and safety regulations

    • Sales Manager
      • Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

      Maldives Responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives. Meeting the sales targets; Devise strategies and techniques necessary for achieving the sales targets; Motivating team members; maintaining and improving relationships with the client; maintain necessary data and records; Participate in ongoing sales and marketing strategies. Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign… Show more Responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives. Meeting the sales targets; Devise strategies and techniques necessary for achieving the sales targets; Motivating team members; maintaining and improving relationships with the client; maintain necessary data and records; Participate in ongoing sales and marketing strategies. Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development (Where applicable) Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company, sales department. Inspect layouts and other promotional material for adherence to specifications. Manage projects and contribute to committee and team work. Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding samples, trainings, payment options and exchanges. Maintain records related to sales. Oversee all Wine Sales and Analysis.

    • South Africa
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Food and Beverage Service Manager
      • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

      Cape Town Area, South Africa Interview, hire, train, oversee, and sometimes fire employees Manage the inventory and order food and beverages, equipment, and supplies Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas Ensure employees comply with health and food safety standards and regulations Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality or service Schedule staff hours and assign duties Maintain budgets and payroll… Show more Interview, hire, train, oversee, and sometimes fire employees Manage the inventory and order food and beverages, equipment, and supplies Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas Ensure employees comply with health and food safety standards and regulations Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality or service Schedule staff hours and assign duties Maintain budgets and payroll records and review financial transactions Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service Show less

    • Food and Beverage Assistant (Seasonal work with an international Workaway Program)
      • 2010 - 2013

      Country Clubs worked for: • 2010-2011 - Pine Tree Golf Club (FL) • 2011-2012 - Philadelphia Country Club (PLH) • 2012-2013 - Palm Beach Country Club (FL) • 2013-2013 - Glen Oaks Country Club (NY)

    • Media Production
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Key Account Manager
      • Dec 2004 - Sep 2010

      Cape Town Area, South Africa Developing trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition Acquiring a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements Expanding the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives.

Education

  • IMM Graduate School of Marketing
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2007 - 2022
  • Knysna English School
    Certificate, TEFL
    2020 - 2020
  • International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
    Business Administration and Management, General
    2020 - 2020
  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    Certificate, Sake
    2018 - 2018
  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    Wine
    2017 - 2017
  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    Certificate, Wine Steward/Sommelier
    2016 - 2016
  • Cape Wine Academy
    Certificate, Wine Steward/Sommelier
    2014 - 2014

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