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Olinka Nell

Book Retail
Centurion,GP

Summary

Buyer and seller of trade and non-trade books and ancillary product with extensive experience in the South African book market. Takes pride in a wide relationship network cultivated over 22 years in the trade, including the library, academic, general and schools sectors in the country. Served on the SA Booksellers Association as Chair for the General Trade for 5 years, and visited international book fairs such as Frankfurt, London and Book Expo America on an annual basis from 2008 to 2018.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Procurement Director

CNA Operations
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2020 - 11.2021

Managing buying and planning teams across all product categories.

Product Manager

Exclusive Books
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2008 - 06.2018

Managing range and buying across all bookstore outlets in chain.

Bookshop Manager

Exclusive Books
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.1999 - 12.2007

Buying all stock and managing all retail processes in bookshop.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ermelo High School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
01.1989 - 12.1993

Skills

Negotiation

SA Book Trade Knowledge

Sales management

Relationship management

Timeline

Procurement Director

CNA Operations
04.2020 - 11.2021

Product Manager

Exclusive Books
01.2008 - 06.2018

Bookshop Manager

Exclusive Books
02.1999 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Ermelo High School
01.1989 - 12.1993
Olinka NellBook Retail