Versatile Regional Marketing Manager adept at developing marketing plans, managing tactical planning and overseeing marketing department operations. Forward-thinking and resourceful leader with solid accomplishments in the field. Pursuing a new professional challenge with a progressive company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Marketing Manager
03.2019 - Current
Lancet Pathologists
Collate, implement, and manage marketing strategies for Central Region and surrounding areas to market services and
ensure visibility ofthe Lancet brand with the aim of increasing revenue for the organisation
Prepares and presents weekly and monthly business reports in the prescribed format to Pathologist to ensure
sharing of relevant andcritical business information and analysis of trends and implementation of corrective
measures where relevant
Plans, organises and coordinates functions aimed at providing continued training and education of medical
professionals, to ensureimproved service levels rendered by Lancet to its clients
Liaises with current and prospective funders to provide financial support for training and education initiatives to
ensure continued financialsupport
Liaises closely with Client Doctors, Medical Professionals etc to implement trouble shooting initiatives to ensure
Lancet does not lose itscompetitive edge in the market
Responsible for product/service orientation and training of new and existing staff to ensure they are familiarised with
relevant laboratory/medical technology related terminology and telephone etiquette
Laisse with supporting Doctor regarding Pathportal, access, use, trouble shouting and new developments
Oversee financial aspects of the Central Region Marketing department
Responsible for planning, co-ordination and overseeing of annual marketing budget of the Central region
Actively sources for new business opportunities / grow market share in Central Region, mines, occupational
health, hospitals, clinics,veterinary, private / public partnerships etc
Sales Representative
Freestate and Northern Cape – Lamar Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - 02.2019
Provide Pharmacies services by informing them of products and services
Identify sales opportunities and follow up on existing accounts for business development
Create and execute appropriate strategic plans to bring in more business
Research sources in order to develop new business connections
Make cold calls to prospective clients and inform them about new products and deals
Conduct market research to identify trends and manage sales activities accordingly
Meet individual and company sales targets
Handle and resolve customers’ complaints
Explain products’ value and capabilities to customers
Maintain stocks and inventory
Stock shelves with appropriate products and ensure correct price tagging
Confidence, Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Motivation for Sales.
Public Relations Officer
Van Rensburg Patholgists
02.2012 - 10.2016
Arranging appointments with doctors, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with medical staff and supporting administrative staff
Managing budgets
Regularly attending company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings
Monitoring competitor activity Responible for GP and Specialist channel in Bloemfontein and Surrounding area, Eastern
Freestate, Northwest, Northern Cape create marketing plans geared toward end users within portfolio, in line with
stratey and targets and within budget
Events planning, organization and execution
Copy writing of articles, marketing materials etc for local Media
Market research and competitor analysis image of the business
Supporting the development of the website with information of all the clients of
Van Rensburg Pathologists
Creating new ideas and working with programmer to develop new aspects of website and Medical System pertaining Van
Rensburg Pathologists.
New Vehicle Sales Executive
Imperial, Bloemfontein
08.2011 - 02.2012
To meet targets for the sale of vehicles, accessories and associated warranty,
finance and insurance products whilst securing profits acceptable to the
Imperial Group
Achieve sales performances which at least meet periodic and annual sales
targets whilst maximising profit gained from each transaction and maintaining
the potential for repeat business
Seek to constantly improve knowledge of vehicles, finance products,
warranties and accessories, as well as gain an understanding of consumer
protection legislation as it affects new car retail sales
Promote a positive attitude to create a cohesive team which will take the
business forward
Attend all training courses required to carry out your job role and continued
development within the Group
All other reasonable duties as requested by the General Sales Manager from
time to time.
Public Relations Officer
Van Rensburg Pathologists
07.2010 - 08.2011
Develop and sustain the mutual understanding between Van Rensburg Pathologists and its clients
Produce brochures, leaflets for Newspapers and internal usage
Organise briefings and conferences
Attend and set up exhibitions and conferences
Carry out research and evaluations of published materials and surveys
Promote company’s image by arranging charitable donations or sponsorship of events.
Stock Controller
Van Rensburg Pathologists
10.2009 - 06.2010
Processing purchase orders
Receiving deliveries
Reconciling delivery notes with purchase orders
Recording and numbers where applicable
Organising stock on shelves and cold rooms
Monthly stock take and reconciliation of stock.
Arranging repairs and returns with manufacturers and suppliers
Entering stock items in the system and allocating them to their respective
locations.
IT & Meditech Specialist
Van Rensburg Pathologists
11.2006 - 10.2009
Receiving and registration of Meditech dictionaries e.g
Doctors,Tests
Managing admin and Messenger departments
Training of staff members
Preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures
Implementation and follow-through of SANAS and ASSISA requirements on daily basis
Performing administrative tasks in laboratory
Designing,Publishing and printing of Client Request Forms and set needs on individual basis.
Administrative Technical Officer
Van Rensburg Pathologists
12.2005 - 10.2006
Tasks at hand was processing specimens in Lab, handling reports collating with doctors and hospital personnel
Training
employees how to operate in and around a hospital and Laboratory
Learn and manage Meditech sortware used in
Laboratory and hospital setup.
Trustee
Speedy Specimens Trust
Bloemfontein
02.2002 - 11.2005
Control, coordination and administration of employeses for the trust
Responsible for training of new employees and
arranging of monthly duty rosters
Responsible for monthly salary payment of employees
Problem solving of all related
issues regarding the trust.
Stock Clerk
Coca-Cola Middelburg
Middelburg E.C
06.2001 - 12.2001
Retail Stock Clerk work during School Holidays.
Warehouse Assistant
Rolfe Laboratories
Middelburg
06.1999 - 07.1999
Education
High School Diploma -
Education Middelburg High School
Middelburg E.C
01.1990 - 12.2001
National Diploma - undefined
CTU Training Solutions
A+
Novell
Linux
Windows 2000 Server
Active Directory Services
Network Infrastructure Administration
Security Design
ISA Server 2000
Exchange Server 2000 - undefined
Skills
English HGAfrikaans HGPhysical Science HGMathematics HGPhysiology HGBiology HGHistory HGANovellLinuxWindows 2000ServerActive DirectoryNetworkInfrastructureAdministrationSecurity DesignISA Server 2000ExchangeServer 2000Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoftPowerpointPublisherMeditechBusiness Economics HG
Personal Information
Home address: 73 Delano View
Chiante Crescent
Bloemfontein
9301
Timeline
Regional Marketing Manager
03.2019 - Current
Sales Representative
Freestate and Northern Cape – Lamar Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - 02.2019
Public Relations Officer
Van Rensburg Patholgists
02.2012 - 10.2016
New Vehicle Sales Executive
Imperial, Bloemfontein
08.2011 - 02.2012
Public Relations Officer
Van Rensburg Pathologists
07.2010 - 08.2011
Stock Controller
Van Rensburg Pathologists
10.2009 - 06.2010
IT & Meditech Specialist
Van Rensburg Pathologists
11.2006 - 10.2009
Administrative Technical Officer
Van Rensburg Pathologists
12.2005 - 10.2006
Trustee
Speedy Specimens Trust
02.2002 - 11.2005
Stock Clerk
Coca-Cola Middelburg
06.2001 - 12.2001
Warehouse Assistant
Rolfe Laboratories
06.1999 - 07.1999
High School Diploma -
Education Middelburg High School
01.1990 - 12.2001
National Diploma - undefined
CTU Training Solutions
A+
Novell
Linux
Windows 2000 Server
Active Directory Services
Network Infrastructure Administration
Security Design
ISA Server 2000
Exchange Server 2000 - undefined
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