Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Education
References
Timeline
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Irvin Masedi

Irvin Masedi

Strategic Alliances Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Detailed Manager effective at creating positive environments where all stakeholders can thrive and succeed. Reliable and aware of direct competitors and strategies. Looking for new retail opportunity (Service station) where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Forward-thinking Diversification brings proven record of success in exceeding targets to deliver measurable results and substantial improvements. Expert in motivating operational changes to revitalize, revamp and redirect teams. Decisive leader and strategic planner specializing in New Offer Development. Qualified QSR & Alliances Manager with extensive background in advanced management processes. Utilizes superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed expectations. Highly skilled project manager with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Director/Owner/Operator

Eezy Trailers
Johannesburg
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies that streamlined workflow and enhanced service delivery efficiency across all departments.
  • Led a team of 4 employees, fostering a collaborative environment that improved overall productivity and employee morale.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities that expanded service offerings and attracted a broader customer base.
  • Oversaw financial management processes, ensuring accurate budgeting and forecasting that supported long-term business sustainability.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts that optimized supply chain operations and reduced costs without compromising quality or service.
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor operational success, resulting in improved resource allocation and reduced overhead costs.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns that increased brand visibility and propelled customer engagement initiatives.

Third Parties and Alliances Manager Retail

Shell Downstream South Africa
Johannesburg
06.2016 - 02.2023
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Conduct screening, on-boarding and due diligence of new alliance partners
  • Recognition of partners in development and delivery of strategic goals
  • Stakeholder engagement strategy including consultations and information
  • Involved in development and implementation of 3rd party risk management
  • Ensure stakeholder issues are identified and analyzed accordingly
  • Assist business units to effectively consult and engage stakeholders on relevant projects
  • Involved in contracts/agreements negotiations
  • Ensure 3rd party compliance to the company's policies and procedures
  • Protecting the company's brand in dealing with external stakeholders
  • Analyzed current strategies for strengths and weaknesses and adjusted approaches to maintain sales trajectory.

New Offer Dev - Sales and Marketing Department

TOTAL Energies
Johannesburg
04.2010 - 03.2016
  • Opened 15 new/re-builds sites with new offers
  • Conducted service station investigations (Research) for new diversification's
  • I.e. food, shop and other value-added offerings in our C-stores
  • Negotiations with external stakeholders
  • Analyzed the feasibility of diversification and provide recommendations for pilot and way forward
  • Prepare business cases,work within set budgets and KPI's
  • Monitored all new offers provide feedback on trends and sales performance
  • Perform competitor analysis for different diversification/offer development
  • Managing new diversification from design through handover to retail and convenience division, including sign off.
  • Project management retail store design and implementation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Preparation and submission of proposals for management approval
  • Communication to all stake holders regarding diversification, including updates, new diversification and feedback from pilots
  • Work with various internal functions,Finance,Business support,Operations,Legal and HSE
  • I was m always a brand ambassador and adhere to all company policies and procedures

Food Specialist - Sales and Marketing Department

TOTAL Energies
Johannesburg
04.2006 - 08.2010

- Assist dealers to increase product turnover

Using C-Store lay-out, profiling and design

- Developing programs and strategies to achieve C-Store objectives

- Specialized consulting service, advice& expertise to dealer and staff (SWOT Analysis

- Advise dealers (franchisees) on sales opportunities in -store

- Ensuring adherence to company's HSEQ requirements and regular site audits (evaluations)

- Customer Service and problem solving

- Ensuring compliance to company norms and standards

- Practical merchandising training for TOTAL's field staff

- Implementation of national Promotions in my area

- Managing Merchandising and planograms at store level

- Gathering marketing intelligence on competitor's activities (Events, initiatives, operations and pricing)

- Launching of new products according to launch dates from Head Office

- Being a brand ambassador at all times (TOTAL Energies Brand)

  • Kept Cafe' Bonjour's within budget by establishing minimal waste guidelines and exceeding set goals 9% annually.

Education

Retail Business Management Diploma - Business

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
12.1993

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Sourced, negotiated and secured, new QSR partners (Nando's, Kauai, Mochacho's and PUDO Lockers contract resulting in R6m additional annual Revenue.

Certification

National Diploma in Retailing (University of Johannesburg)

Education

other

References

1. Name : Jack Madiseng

Company : Imperial

Occupation : Project/Supply Chain Director

Tel no : 011 445 1876

Other contact : 078 803 8181

2. Name : Kim Hockley

Company : TOTAL Energies

Occupation : National Foods Services Manager

Tel no : 011 778 2533

Timeline

Director/Owner/Operator

Eezy Trailers
03.2023 - Current

Third Parties and Alliances Manager Retail

Shell Downstream South Africa
06.2016 - 02.2023

New Offer Dev - Sales and Marketing Department

TOTAL Energies
04.2010 - 03.2016

Food Specialist - Sales and Marketing Department

TOTAL Energies
04.2006 - 08.2010

Retail Business Management Diploma - Business

University of Johannesburg
Irvin MasediStrategic Alliances Manager