Byron Lester
Cape Town
Summary
I am a self-motivated, friendly people oriented, and hardworking family man who thoroughly enjoys working in the FMCG environment.
I have been in the FMCG industry for over 11 years, with the majority of these year being with Prestige Retail Services.
Over this period of time, I have gained valuable experience in the retail space whilst forming long lasting business relationships with Store owners, Managers, Rom’s and suppliers in the industry.
In my current role as CATMAN field manager, I manage a team, interact and liaise with senior managers within the business, franchisees (store owners) as well as various key supply chain individuals. Help store managers with making sure that flows and plans are implemented.
I have been involved in opening 7 new SPAR stores and 8 TOPS stores. I was involved in placing the first orders from the DC, dealing with suppliers, ensuring they get the right space on shelf and implementing the planos to optimise best results for that individual store. Opening these stores has also taught me how to work under pressure, adapt to any changes and challenges.
I pride myself on the relationships I’ve built with the ROMS, SPAR owners, managers and colleagues.
I am confident that I will add great value to your team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CATMAN Field Manager
Prestige Retail Services
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Floor plans - allocation of space for new stores, ensure layouts and traffic flow
- Present Store plans to retailers, CATMAN Co-ordinator & ROMS
- Ensure flows are as SPAR strategy
- Present Quarterly reviews and maintenance relays
- Manage and co-ordinate implementation
- Management of stock for non-performing lines
- Assisting suppliers with rate of sale on shelf
- Feedback to RMS, buyers etc
- On any problems in store
- Assist with revamps and opening of new stores
- Co-ordinate new SPAR & TOPS opening (store ranging, first orders, product placement for drop shipment suppliers, implementing planos and flows in store)
- Daily communication with retailers, ROMS, buyers and marketing on any challenges in store
- Drive updated Planos received from head office and monitor implementations for all stores
- Drive initiatives with external and internal partners to develop SPAR strategy
- Reporting on store performance (identify below expected percentage growth)
- In-store training with store staff and managers
- Guiding retail to identify their target market and traffic trends that could affect their business.
Area Manager
Little Green Beverages
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Call on prescribed retailers for sale of carbonated soft drinks
- Negotiating of floor space and condole ends
- Negotiating deals and price beats to secure product in store
- Managing of in store merchandises
- Relationship maintenance with key account holders
- New business recruiting
- Managing stock within stores.
Sales representative
Nu Metro
01.2004 - 04.2012
- Call on rental customers (Supply of DVD's)
- Call on retailers (Supply of DVD's & doing presentations)
- Call on key Accounts
- Merchandising of product
- Maintain a healthy relationship with customers
- Daily call sheets, customer spend reports etc
- Deal with any queries.
Assistant to Director
Sports Exchange
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Called on mass mart stores
- Replenishment of stock and merchandising
- Repaired home gym systems
- Stock takes and orders.
Sales consultant
Nasua Durban
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Telesales / walk in clients
- Signing up of cell phone contracts, including repairs and insurance
- Dealing with customer queries.
Telesales consultant/Helpdesk
Internet Africa
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Telesales / walk in clients
- Provided clients with reliable information
- Ensure customers were satisfied
- Taught home users how to use internet and email.
Education
A+ Computing -
01.1998
Senior certificate - Cambridge College -
01.1997
Skills
- Field Operations
- Human Resources Management
- Team Leadership
- Performance reviewing
- Team Development
- Process Improvement
- Administration and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Relations
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Budget Management
- Business Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Financial Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Problem Resolution
- Crew Management
- Budget Administration
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Negotiation
- Cost Control
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Revenue Forecasting
- Project Coordination
- Computer Skills
- Shift Scheduling
- Business Administration
- Staff Management
- Task Delegation
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Brand Management
- Customer Service
- Schedule oversight
- Networking
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
Telephone No
083 2780 420
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7901085022087
- Dependents: 2
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Prestige Retail Services, Cornel, 082 925 7234
- Little Green Beverages, Derek, 083 246 3417
- Nu-Metro, Vicky, 082 859 9269
- Sports Exchange, Stan Holmes, 083 2530 668
Timeline
CATMAN Field Manager
Prestige Retail Services
03.2015 - 03.2024
Area Manager
Little Green Beverages
05.2012 - 02.2015
Sales representative
Nu Metro
01.2004 - 04.2012
Assistant to Director
Sports Exchange
01.2002 - 01.2004
Sales consultant
Nasua Durban
01.1999 - 01.2002
Telesales consultant/Helpdesk
Internet Africa
01.1998 - 01.1999
A+ Computing -
Senior certificate - Cambridge College -
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