Experience

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  Haymes Paint

  • Australia

  • National Retail Operations Manager Haymes Paints

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Australia

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  Pental Ltd Duracell/Procell Batteries

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Business Development Manager Duracell/Procell

    • Jun 2020 - Apr 2023
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  SI Retail Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • State Manager Victoria Business Development

    • Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
    • Melbourne, Australia

    We provide store development equipment and support products to the retail industry such as display furniture and racks, merchandise displays & accessories, visual merchandising displays, in store signage and sign holders, operational fixtures, fixed structures like flooring, lighting, walls, counters

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  United Petroleum Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • General Merchandise Manager

    • May 2017 - Nov 2019
    • Melbourne, Australia

    I am currently employed at United Petroleum as General Manager Merchandise.United PetroleumOrganisation United Petroleum operates as an independent Fuel and Convenience business. They are the largest independent Petroleum retailer in Australia with over 350 sites. Position Title: Reporting To: Period: Years:General Manager Merchandise COO Current 5 MonthsRole responsibilities:• Day to day management of direct reports.• Site standards programs.• Supplier trading terms and income• Data Management• POS System Development• C-Store image & Concepts• In store Promotional program• New store set up• Hardware development• Promotional formats• Category management

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  Coles Express

  • Melbourne

  • National Merchandise Operations Manager

    • 2009 - Jan 2018
    • Melbourne

    I commenced my employment with Coles Express in May of 2009. As National Merchandise Operations Manager I report directly to the General Manager. Structurally I operate in alignment of the two senior GM’s of Merchandise and Operations. I am responsible for all retail operations in relation to Merchandise, Stock Management and Visual Merchandising in a Network of 630+ sites.Role responsibilities:• Member of the senior Leadership team• Day to day Management of direct reports.• Stock Management systems & processes• Establishment & monitoring of site KPI’s• Advisor & support to Merchandise Category team• Project Manager Merchandise roll outs• Merchandise Standards owner• Direct to store Supplier Relationships

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  METCASH FOOD GROUP

  • Melbourne Victoria

  • Regional Manager Convenience Store Distribution VIC/SA

    • Nov 2014 - Apr 2017
    • Melbourne Victoria

    Manage and lead the delivery of the C Store Distribution Strategic Plan across VIC/SA National account management of major Accounts.Managing the sales function and customer base to achieve budgeted sales, compliance levels and margins. Achievement of Total Supply Sales growth across the target Convenience market in VIC/SA and National accounts. Ensure compliance to all customer service agreements. Ensure State teams in VIC/SA is focused on and is aligned to the CSD Strategic plan.

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  United Petroleum

  • Melbourne

  • National Retail Manager/National Merchandise Manager

    • 2007 - 2009
    • Melbourne

    I had two employment periods at United Petroleum the first as National Merchandise Manager. I re-commenced my employment with United Petroleum in April of 2007 as National Retail Manager.Role responsibilities:• Day to day Management of direct reports.• Management of 210 Commission Agents.• Site standards programs.• OH&S compliance• Annual Marketing Plan• Supplier trading terms and income• C-Store image & Concepts• Advertising and Promotions• New store set up• Hardware development• Promotional formats• Category Management

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  Cornall Home hardware Coventry Group

  • Melbourne

  • Sales & Marketing Manager

    • 2005 - 2007
    • Melbourne

    Cornall Home Hardware is a National wholesale supply business with sales representatives and agents in all states reporting through to this position. Cornall's major customers included Bunning’s, Mitre 10 and Danks stores. Primarily importing its product portfolio this role has a reasonable amount of international supplier contact. In addition to this Cornall has an internal packaging department also under my managementRole responsibilities:• General management of the day to day business• Sales Management of field sales team• Inventory control & Warehousing• Supplier liaison & Major account management• Product development & Sourcing• Catalogue & Packaging Design• New product innovation & Marketing activities

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  Caltex New Zealand

  • Wellington New Zealand

  • National Merchandise Manager

    • 1993 - 2003
    • Wellington New Zealand

    Caltex New Zealand a major Petrol and convenience retailer with some 385 sites both Company run and with a large group of franchised sites also. Caltex NZ was a jewel in crown of its Asia Pacific network generating the major share of its 4th income shop revenues for the region.I commenced my employment with Caltex as a Retail Business Manager in the field. This role entailed assisting retailers with all facets of their businessAfter 18 months in this position I was promoted to the role of Merchandising Operations Manager.In December of 2000 I was promoted to the role of National Merchandise Manager reporting off shore to our Thailand regional office.My main areas of responsibilities are as follows:Role responsibilities:• I was responsible for the Development of all national and local Convenience Retailing programs.• I was also responsible for the development of formal relationships with all Merchandise vendors, in order to maximise the product offerings, sales, and incomes generated from each site. •The management of the Category Management process with Category Managers. •The development of the annual marketing plans for the Convenience Retailing program, to be included in the National Retail plans. •The national interface on governmental, legislative, and vendor issues in relation to the Convenience Retailing business. •Responsible for the various Franchise Systems operated in New Zealand. These include the Performance Management and Measurement Systems, Retailer and Staff Recognition and Reward programs and the Star Mart operating system including the Operations Manuals. This also includes leading Retailer cost reduction initiatives for in-store overheads.

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  Whitcoulls NZ Ltd

  • Wellington New Zealand

  • Area Merchandisng Manager, Branch Manager

    • 1988 - 1992
    • Wellington New Zealand

    1988–1992 Whitcoulls• Area Merchandising Manager• Branch Manager Cuba Street• Branch Manager Lambton Quay

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  Winstones NZ Ltd

  • Wellington New Zealand

  • Area Merchandisng manager

    • 1984 - 1988
    • Wellington New Zealand

    1984–1988 Odlins / Winstones• Showroom Manager/Area Merchandising Manager

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  New Zealand Army Corps

  • New Zealand

  • Acting Sergeant

    • 1976 - 1983
    • New Zealand

    1976–1983 New Zealand Army• Transport Corps• Rank Acting Sargeant• Active Service: Antartica, Sinai Dessert