Business Management;
Brand Management;
Reaching out to cold contacts to cultivate business;
Strategic planning;
Customer and vendor relations;
Contract negotiations;
Strategic research;
Time management;
Communications and collaboration;
New business development;
Implemented negotiation, analytical and personal skills for different individuals and companies seeking a variety of commodities;
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
YR INTERNATIONAL TRADE (PTY) LTD, JOHANNESBURG/DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Business Development Manager (March 2013 - April 2018)
Strong and solid background in purchasing and business management.
Have carried out procurement activity effectively with a strong work ethic and results driven.
Tender and contract development ensuring that all legislative requirements are incorporated into any purchasing decisions.
Maintained, managed and supported client relationships in order to further trading activities.
HOUSE OF TRIDENT - JOHANNESBURG/DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Marketing and Sales Director (March 2014 - February 2018)
Product sourcing, trading and business development with a special focus on identifying and exploring opportunities globally, connecting businesses to provide the highest level of overall customer service in promising business areas.
As a partner at the House of Trident, responsibilities were to build strategies that were dedicated to client relations.
Cultivated business relationships, built new sales opportunities including new distribution channels.
Managed new and existing clients projects including contract negotiations and liaising with legal counsel as wells devising company's legal agreements.
Market research, expansion and market penetration.
Forming strategic alliances with suppliers
NOBLE VENTURES - JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Marketing Director (January 2011 - March 2014)
Focussed on seeking international investors for carious sectors (agriculture, mining, property and railway sectors in Africa and Middle East.
Working with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to try to life the ban on South Africa meat exports to the GCC.
Setting up of corporate website and launch online high-end fashion retail.
Worked to develop the Noble Ventures brand in retail and FMCG.
Identify and suggest recommendations for change, as well as advising on new and additional resources.
Improve the bottom line by ensuring opportunities are addressed and deals are closed.
Established global partnerships with 4 companies, negotiated and arranged sales through established market places.
