Experience

Sharedspace.co.nz

• New Zealand
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • May 2021 - Present



Cassels Brewing Co

• Christchurch

• Territory Manager / Business Development FMCG

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

  Territory Manager for the South Island and Auckland regions for an independently owned family craft beer brewery, responsible for: • Account management, seeking and securing new business opportunities, and assessing client needs. • Managing account relationships, contract negotiation, sales, pricing, billing and logistics. • Fostering and capitalising on established relationships. • Constantly working to improve the customer service experience. • Signing new accounts in resorts and sport sectors. • Working collaboratively with the sales team to share information, develop new strategic direction and pipeline leads, contributing to marketing processes. Report to: National Sales Manager Reason for leaving: Change in personal circumstances, relocated back to Auckland. Show less



ALVA

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Founder & Managing Director

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2018

  Founded an eCommerce business specialising in luxury home décor this included: • Sourcing products from the Middle East (Dubai) and India and organising freight logistics including customs clearance. • Creating the overall branding and design for the business. Setting up a website and implementing and maintaining an eCommerce ordering and payment platform. • Maintaining the website with up-to-date product specifications and availability. • Seeking and converting sales leads for both individual and wholesale customers. • Dealing with customer service enquires in an organised and timely manner. • Inventory management and warehouse logistics. Preparing sold products for customer delivery prior to shipping, and ensuring the customers received their orders in a timely manner. • Compiling and maintaining accounting records. • Seeking relevant advertising opportunities. Reason for leaving: I closed the business when I relocated to Christchurch. Show less



Soundline Ltd

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Sales Associate / Project Management

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Soundline specialises in premium home entertainment and “smart home” solutions. Key responsibilities included: • Utilitising my interpersonal and communication skills to provide customer service, this included engaging with customers to provide tailored advice, recommendations, and customer support solutions. • Remaining up to date with the latest products and technology solutions to provide training and ongoing assistants for customers. • Gaining teamwork skills by working closely with the sales and installation teams supporting them and acting as a vocal and engaged member of the team whilst positively and confidently responding to assigned tasks. • Working with the sales team assisting with project quoting and ensuring we effectively managed projects in accordance with stipulated timelines and budgets. • General office duties including answering sales calls, managing the stockroom and maintaining a high level of professionalism in line with the premium brand and products. Reorted to: Sales Manager Reason for leaving: To start my own business. Show less