Wade Venter

Experience

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  WesBank

  Mar 1985 - Jun 1986

  Business Development Officer

  Managed vehicle finance applications, deal approvals, and business development initiatives across multiple vehicle dealerships.

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  Pillsbury Brands Africa (Table Top Foods)

  Jul 1986 - Apr 1995

  Key Account Manager, Trade Marketing Manager and Field Sales Manager

  Held various roles, including sales representation, sales management, trade marketing, and key account management across FMCG and Food Services industries.

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  Two Tribes Marketing CC

  May 1995 - Jul 1996

  Member

  Designed, manufactured, sold, and distributed Legends clothing apparel.

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  Standard Bank

  Aug 1996 - May 1999

  Professional and Student Markets Manager

  Segment manager for Student and Professional markets responsible for marketing, product solutioning, profitability and budget performance.

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  Information Trust Corporation

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2000

  Product Manager

  Managed end-to-end product functions for Consumer and Business Monitoring Products and International Business Services.

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  Absa

  Jul 2000 - Nov 2002

  New Product Development and Alliance Services Manager

  Introduced NPD processes and procedures within Absa Home Loans. Developed innovative customer offerings in collaboration with strategic partners.

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  Uthingo Management

  Dec 2002 - Jan 2006

  New Product Development and Innovation Manager

  Spearheaded new product development and innovation across the national lottery gaming portfolio, enhancing products, delivery channels, and market development.

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  GTECH (EMEA)

  Feb 2006 - Mar 2007

  Marketing Manager

  Led marketing and allied services solutions, including portfolio optimisation strategies.

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  Absa

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2019

  Directed product management activities for the Premier Product Portfolio, encompassing product development, management, governance, compliance, and product profitability and performance.• Managed Product Lifecycles and Development Initiatives: Leveraged market research, international best practices, and stakeholder engagement.• Ensured Sustainability and Customer Relevance: Maintained the product portfolio’s appeal to clients and key target audiences.• Conceptualised and Implemented Client Strategies: Developed business plans and Customer Value Propositions (CVP), including customer journey roadmaps.• Implemented Analytics-Led Innovations: Enhanced market differentiation and product relevance through data-driven innovations.• Engaged with Stakeholders: Collaborated with internal and external committee members, advisors, and cross-functional teams to secure buy-in and support for proposed solutions, strategies, and product development initiatives. Show less Developed and executed Customer Contact Messaging Strategies by spearheading initiatives across Retail Bank to enhance customer engagement and communication. • Implemented Strategic Activities: Designed and developed operations, cross-sales, retention, migration, and acquisition strategies for consumer banking, aligning with segment and broader Retail Bank strategies.• Enhanced Customer Contact Strategies: Conducted in-depth analysis of customer contact strategies and Existing Customer Management (ECM) activities, driving performance, and improving ROI through effective campaign planning and execution.• Defined Lead Compositions: Supported frontline entities and stakeholders by defining relevant lead compositions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.• Optimised Customer Leads: Managed and facilitated customer lead optimisation by refining marketing operations management functionality and systems.• Developed Marketing Automation Modules: Facilitated the development and implementation of marketing automation modules within Client Leads Optimisation (CLO) solutions. Show less Focused on aligning product-focused strategies across Retail and Business Banking (RBB) while driving the implementation and management of Product Governance Forums for secured and unsecured lending franchises.• Managed and Executed Product Planning: Aligned strategy activities across Retail and Business Bank product portfolios.• Administered Product Management Methodologies: Ensured effective alignment of product management practices.• Oversaw New Product Development: Evaluated and managed new product development activities to ensure successful market introduction.• Maintained Balanced Product Portfolio: Ensured sustainability and growth by maintaining a balanced portfolio across various needs groups.• Monitored Performance: Measured and monitored the performance of product portfolio roadmaps against financial objectives and targets.• Developed Centralised Approval Forum: Created the scope and operational models for the New Product Approval Forum.• Implemented Approval Forums: Mobilised the implementation of New Product Approval Forums within the Retail Bank Product Council. Show less Focused on aligning product focused strategies across RBB whilst driving activities to implement and manage the introduction of product governance forums across secured and unsecured lending franchises. • Managed and executed product planning and strategy alignment activities across Retail and Business Bank product portfolios. • Administered effective product management methodologies aimed at achieving alignment of the above. • Evaluated and oversaw new product development activities to ensure market introduction. • Maintained a balanced portfolio of products across needs groups to ensure sustainability and growth of the overall business. • Measured and monitored performance of various business unit product portfolio road maps against financial objectives and targets. • Developed the scope and operational models for the centralised new product approval forum. • Mobilised the implementation of the new product approval forums within the Retail Bank Product Council. Show less

  • Premium Product Portfolio Manager

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2019

  • Customer Contact Management Consultant

    Nov 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Product Optimisation Consultant

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Portfolio Planning and Product Profitability Head

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Product Programme and Portfolio Manager

    Apr 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Product Development Manager

    Apr 2007 - Mar 2009
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  Snap Marketing SA

  Apr 2019 - now

  Founder and Director

  Snap Marketing empowers small and medium-sized enterprises with comprehensive support in all facets of marketing and product management. Our interventions are designed to deliver immediate and positive impacts on our clients’ bottom lines.As an Authorised Senior Instructor for Gray Global Consulting and Training Partner of the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM), I provide certified training and business improvement interventions in these critical disciplines.• Expert Advice and Certified Training: Offering guidance and training in product management, development, and marketing to ensure the implementation of sound principles and frameworks throughout the product life cycle.• Global delivery of AIPMM Certified Product Management training.• Design, development, and execution of marketing strategies, products, and services.• Consultative and Strategic Management: Providing product expertise and marketing solutions across diverse industries, including Banking, NGOs, Business Services, FMCG, and Lotteries.• Founder of Product Talks Johannesburg: In collaboration with Brainmates Australia. Show less

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  Gray Global Consulting LLC

  Apr 2024 - now

  AIPMM Authorised Senior Instructor

  I work with Gray Global Consulting LLC delivering instructor-led AIPMM certified training across the globe