Hi, I’m
Quintin Buys
Sales And Brand Management
Somerset West
Summary
Accomplished Managing Partner driven to optimize processes and improve team productivity. Successful background of achievement in the footwear and apparel industry over 23 year career.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FTRnow (Pty) Ltd
Managing Partner
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency and productivity within the firm.
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Implemented innovative solutions to challenges faced by the firm, ensuring its competitive edge in the market.
- Established clear communication channels within the organization, fostering collaboration among team members towards shared goals.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Built strong networks with key stakeholders both internally and externally to support business growth objectives.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Championed change management initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency without compromising on service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Vans South Africa
Brand Manager
01.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- My responsibilities as Brand Manager at Vans included the following but not all: Responsible for leading full buying process for the brand including range architecture and development, design, production and procurement of seasonal product ranges Build and develop professional relationships with manufacturers & suppliers and leading price negotiations with these providers Coordinate planning and budgeting incl
- Post seasonal analysis, market feedback, trend analysis & retail shopping lists Collaborate with Planning to agree sales plan, profitability targets and pricing architecture Collaborate with Marketing to effectively develop and execute the brand marketing strategy Build and develop professional relationships the Brand Principle, key customers & accounts Ensure the range satisfies both the wholesale and retail strategies and provide input to both these channels Collaborate with Retail Operations to co-ordinate seasonal retail & wholesale VM strategy and to successfully implement all VM guidelines in line with Brand standards Guide & influence all Brand DNA experiences in both retail and wholesale channels
Vans South Africa
Sales Manager
04.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- My responsibilities as Sales Manager at Vans included the following but not all: To execute the wholesale growth strategy that will drive sales and maximize profitability within Wholesale
- Responsible for achieving the agreed objectives and sales targets for the wholesale Channel
- Keep abreast of emerging markets, market shares with an awareness of new products and competition status
- Build and promote strong commercial relationships with new and existing Clients by understanding their needs and objectives
- Partner with wholesale accounts to drive effective demand management on event forecasting for in-store activities (e.g
- Promotions)
- Liaise with Clients regarding in-store space allocations
- Analysis, tracking and reporting of key metrics and overall performance Create and deliver market place strategies
Brand Alliance Agencies
Managing Director
1 2010 - 4 2017
Job overview
- Brand Alliance was an strategic sales agency which managed numerous International footwear and apparel brands for the Gauteng Region
- Brand Alliance lived under the ethos of "elevate, inspire and challenge" and my main aim was to elevate the retail space with the right brands and product in the right locations
- My role at Brand Alliance started out as Sales Manager and then later moved onto being the Managing Director until moving to Vans South Africa HQ on a permanent basis.
Education
Hottentots Holland High SchoolSomerset West
Matric
01.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Mission and Vision
Brand Management
Sourcing and Buying
Leadership Skills
Self Motivation
Stakeholder engagement
Problem-solving abilities
Revenue Growth
Strategic business planning
Contract Negotiation
Time management abilities
Business Consulting
Systems Organization
Mission and Vision
Latest Accolade Date
04/2019
Latest Accolade
Received EMEA Sales Executive of the Year award for Vans in 2018.
References
- Nigel Chapman, nigel.chapman@reviva.co.za, +27 82 8945993
- Lizzie Vaughan, lizzie_vaughan@vfc.com, +41 79 122 14 89
- Albert Venter, av@iconicmvmt.co.za, +27 82 854 2989
- Wolf Vosse, coach@theboardroom.co.za, +27 82 769 8788
Timeline
Managing Partner
FTRnow (Pty) Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Brand Manager
Vans South Africa
01.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Manager
Vans South Africa
04.2017 - 01.2018
Hottentots Holland High School
Matric
01.1991 - 05.1995
Managing Director
Brand Alliance Agencies
1 2010 - 4 2017