Charles Tiddy

Experience

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  Mobil Oil SA (Pty) Ltd

  Dec 1982 - Nov 1990

  To manage all the Despatch activities under my control and to see that they are carried out safely and efficiently. To train and oversee the Bulk and Package Despatchers and their sub-ordinates in undertaking their daily despatching duties, ensuring that the fleet of bulk tankers (8 solvent, 4 LP gas, 2 Aviation and 2 Oil) and package trucks (3x 8 Ton) are maintained in sound operating order and that the fleet is utilised in an economic fashion. Co-ordination of the receipt and despatching of all customer’s bulk/pack orders. To review the vehicle and driver performance, training and/or taking disciplinary steps as required. To promote good relations with customers and local governing authorities and to take necessary action to maintain this goodwill. Show less

  • Despatch Supervisor

    Jan 1989 - Nov 1990

  • Operations, Transport, Supply & Distribution

    Dec 1982 - Jan 1989
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  Engen Petroleum

  Nov 1990 - Apr 1994

  To manage a network of service stations with emphasis on:- franchising- maintenance of service station appearance- maintenance of franchising standards- dealer selection and installation- achievement of sales targets- accountability for profit contribution, budgets, credit control and operating expensesTo ensure continued Dealer profitability by working to a performance improvement plan. To strive to achieve growth objectives through planned business development activities. To build strong Dealer relations. Show less

  • Property Negotiator

    Jun 1993 - Apr 1994

  • Territory Manager

    Nov 1990 - Jun 1993
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  Mc Carthy

  Aug 1994 - Sept 1995

  Sales

  To handle the sales of new Nissan and Fiat Uno motor vehicles, dealing with Corporate or Fleet transactions and private buyers. To calculate repayments for instalment sales or Lease Agreements / Finance Contracts. Generating and preparing of prospects. Qualifying prospects and leads.

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  City Deep Auto Spares

  Oct 1995 - Apr 2001

  Manager

  City Deep Auto Spares is one of the largest salvage operations in the motor industry and has been operating for over 20 years. The position that I occupied was by and large that of General Manager. The main activity was managing the sales of accident damaged vehicles to motor dealers or private individuals. Critical evaluation of incoming salvage stock, determining selling prices with consideration to maximising Company profit and giving the buyer a fair and equitable price. Overall management and administration of sales and operations functions. Show less

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  Datafilm

  Aug 2001 - Apr 2006

  Manager

  Overall management and control of the company's daily operation. Supervision of 11 staff. Liaison with customers regarding quotations and work in progress. Initial preparation of work for production and overseeing the timeous production and delivery. Carrying out the month-end accounting and invoicing (Pastel ) plus ultimate control of debtors. Administered staff salaries, all taxes and levies.

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  Petrow Food Ingredients

  May 2006 - Aug 2012

  Salesman

  Daily management of the sales and customer liaison function with client base. Regularcustomer visits to maintain goodwill. Negotiating product pricing relative to volumes, maximising profit margin, achievement of an equitable price for both supplier and customer. Analysis of world market supply and pricing trends, interacting with procurement covering future supplies, quantities and pricing. Management and accountability for sales budgets and debtors.

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  Reatile Gaz

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Sales Exec

  Fixed term contract to increase sales volumes of LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) both bulk and cylinders. Expansion of the local sales footprint within the area of influence of a newly developed LPG storage and cylinder filling facility West of Johannesburg. Hunt for and secure new accounts. Submit pricing proposals and discounted cash flows to achieve suitable growth in profits and return on investment with capital expense projects.

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  Nitrogen Advertising & Design

  Apr 2013 - now

  Management and co-ordination of the daily operations. Compilation of customer briefs including strategic inputs, generating and controlling of time and cost estimates on all projects. Liaison with Creative Managers and Directors both within and outside of the company. Channeling inputs from the creative team, monitoring and reporting on all project status to management and to the Client.

  • Operations/Client Services

    Apr 2013 - now

  • Operations

    Apr 2013 - now