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Regardt Smit

Regardt Smit

Physical science teacher

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  • About me

    Product Manager MDA

  • Education

    • Jeugland High School

      2000 - 2004
      Senior certificate Afrikaans, English, Business economics, Science, Biology, Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: Cricket, Rugby, Squash

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2005 - 2011
      BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

  • Experience

    • Jeugland High School

      Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
      Physical science teacher

      Science teacher (Gr 8, 10 and 11).Coached cricket and rugby teams.

    • University of Pretoria

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
      Honours student

      Project done on drug docking studies (bioinformatics) enzyme kinetics, and enzyme assays to determine the effects of the compounds found in tea on the inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme to regulate blood pressure.

    • SEPARATIONS

      Jan 2012 - May 2014
      Sales consultant

      Laboratory equipment and consumable sales Provide technical supportProduct comparisonsCompetitor trackingAchieve sales targetsWork with companies like Aspen Pharmacare, Mintek, SAPS, SASOL, as well as numerous academic institutions on column selection and sample cleanup.Seminars on solid phase extraction (SPE), focusing on phase selection and troubleshooting steps, as well as HPLC and GC method development.

    • SEPARATIONS

      May 2015 - Dec 2018
      Product Specialist: Applikon Bioreactor Technology

      Responsible for sales in South Africa & AfricaDevelop marketing strategiesCustomer relationsSWOT analysisProduct demonstrationsNew business developmentProduct installation and trainingDefine product requirementsAchieve sales targetsTechnical supportWorkshops and Seminars

    • Defy Appliances

      Jan 2019 - Nov 2022

      NPI Workflow:Market analysis, competitor tracking and benchmarking Product segmentation, differentiation based on functions and featuresValue chain studies to establish estimated profitability contribution from high volume entry level products to slower moving premium productsTake rebate and front margin requirements from retailers into consideration for channel specific segmentationWork closely with R&D to produce prototypes for evaluation and consumer insight studiesDiscuss potential marketing assets with Brand and Trade Managers.Establish production timeline from pre-pilot, pilot, and SVP to coincide with the completion of marketing assets and estimated launchDiscuss range transition with sales teams and buyers. Establish stock holding and develop run out strategies to coincide with the launch of the new rangeClosely monitor forecasted numbers during this process and launch campaigns where requiredLaunch new range with a channel based approach.Track sales numbers per channel compared to forecast and historic salesMonthly Forecast meetings with Sales and Supply chain to keep all parties aligned around budget and ambition goals. Show less

      • Group Product Manager

        Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

      • Regional Product Manager

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

    • Samsung South Africa

      Nov 2022 - Apr 2024
      Product Manager

    • ISER Pty Ltd

      Apr 2024 - now
      Product Manager MDA

  • Licenses & Certifications