Commercial Finacial Property Specialist

• Aug 2018 - Present

• Drive business growths and constantly monitoring targets• Identify opportunities for TUHF (uMastandi) on appropriate clients and deals• Secure and finalise new business deals with new and existing clients• Provide technical support for refurbishments, conversions and new build projects related to compliance, property management solution and product-fit to the market• Review existing markets to identify potential opportunities• Assess the borrower’s financial and management capabilities in line with TUHF requirements• Mitigate risks when structuring financial solutions

Portfolio Manager

• Aug 2018 - Present

Marketing Manager: Kidswear, Menswear, Homeware and Cellphones

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Translate business and marketing strategy into marketing and communication plan • Brand custodian in understanding and interpreting the business and Clothing marketing strategy and translate these into the execution of a compelling, innovative, integrated and leading brand marketing and communications plan to achieve agreed business objectives. • Position the Woolworths brand to the market, in a way that focuses on driving profitable sales and customer engagement. • Support the Clothing business to achieve its strategy and goals, understand product and how to take that product to market and to the Woolworths target customer. • Position Woolworths key messages to the market and the Woolworths target customer to increase sales, grow existing customers and acquire new customers. • Drive the execution of the marketing communications plan • Produce and oversee the integrated communications brief, leading and engaging with key stakeholders and areas of specialisation across 360 areas within Marketing including The Agency, Visual Merchandising, Direct, Digital/Online, Public Relations, Social Media and Events Teams. Manage business interface & trade process into marketing • Ensure timeous delivery of marketing inputs into the buying group merchandise cycle. • Act as the primary Marketing point of contact into the business and product groups. • Work closely with the business units to ensure deep alignment of objectives. Budget and commercial management • Develop, manage and maintain annual marketing budget for given area of responsibility. People and stakeholder management • Influence internal and external stakeholders, peers and senior team members where necessary to ensure achievement of objectives • Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners including Agency, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations & Corp Comms, Direct, Loyalty, Digital, Online, Social Media, Store design and Packaging. .

Chain Campaign Manager: (Edgars, Edgars Active Stores, Shoe Gallery, Cosmetics and Boardmans) -EDCON

• May 2012 - Jan 2016

Main Responsibilities • Internal data analysis including business intelligence data, sales data and category trended analysis. Marketing Strategy Development for SA Market • Assist in achieving Edgars sales budget and gross profit • Assist Ladies Apparel, Menswear, Initimatewear, Active Stores, Cosmetics, Footwear, Accessories, Jewellery and Watches department in achieving sales budget and gross profit. • Managing creative process including briefing agency and media, reviewing creative in line with the campaign, managing timelines, media schedules as well as post mortem analysis for all campaigns. Digital and Social Media Management. • Direct Marketing • Media Negotiations Manage Edgars promotional activities, • Manage visual and media in ensuring a 360 degree plan is achieved in all promotions. • Manage Edgars Chain promotions and budget • Develop seasonal marketing plans and strategies for Edgars • Project Manage key Edgars promotions, including Big Deals, Red Hanger & Youth Campaign • Implement effective timelines and processes management with creative, visual and buying agency. • Project Managing and Implementation of advertising/promotional campaigns • Oversee and evaluate media strategies and schedules • Effective supplier timeline management • Expenses and budget control (timeous order generation, checking accuracy of Cost Estimates) • Managed all marketing processes including line reviews, marketing laydowns, product reviews and space reviews for categories Have successfully launched campaigns to drive traffic to stores, Increased revenue basket sizes and in clearing seasonal stock. Key Edgars Promotions Handled: Big Deals Youth Campaign Got to Get Two Campaign Limited Offer Great Value Message Launch

Kidswear Product Manager

• Sep 2005 - Mar 2012

To create emotional bonds with the Edgars brand through the effective management of consumer perception and behaviour, resulting in revenue generation, return on market investment, market share and profitability. To correctly position the brand/product in the market place; and to maintain and enhance brand/product awareness and the brand image, in line with the marketing strategy and overall Chain strategic objectives.Effective supplier timeline management – managing suppliers

Product Manager: Studio Quattro (Fine Jewellery), Watches, Sunglasses and Costume Jewellery

• Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

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