Dylan Brander

Experience

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  National Manpower CC, ZA

  Feb 2001 - Sept 2002

  Business Development Officer – National Manpower CC

  Established and expanded client portfolios, fostering long-term business relationships.Enhanced customer satisfaction through dedicated service and personalized solutions.

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  Würth Group

  Oct 2002 - Jan 2005

  Sales Representative – Würth Group

  Exceeded sales targets through effective relationship management and tailored customer solutions.

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  Hirt & Carter

  Feb 2006 - Apr 2007

  Account Executive – Hirt & Carter

  Managed accounts for high-profile clients, including Coca-Cola and SAB Miller, delivering innovative media and retail concepts.Collaborated with clients to meet and exceed project goals.

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  Würth Group

  May 2007 - Nov 2008

  Sales Representative – Würth Group

  Achieved a significant increase in sales by delivering exceptional after-sales service and fostering strong customer relationships.Identified new sales opportunities in specific geographic regions.

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  Bosch Africa

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2017

  Directed marketing efforts across 60+ African countries, supervising an 18-person team.Increased customer retention through loyalty programs and after-sales service initiatives.Combated counterfeit goods with brand protection strategies and improved product visibility.Oversaw gross margin control, competitive analysis, and vehicle parc analysis to inform product development. Designed and executed product strategies, achieving a 10% revenue growth.Delivered training to customers and sales teams, enhancing engagement and product knowledge.Conducted extensive market research to adapt strategies to customer needs and competitive landscapes. Negotiated key customer budgets, monitored performance, and identified new business opportunities.Conducted market research and led successful campaign management initiatives.

  • General Manager & Trade Marketing Manager – Bosch Africa

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Product Manager – Bosch Africa

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Key Account Manager – Bosch Africa

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
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  CablePrice (NZ) Ltd

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

  National Product Manager

  Played a key role in transitioning Scania brand operations to Scania New Zealand Ltd.Implemented product management strategies, aligning market needs with organizational objectives.Supported cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless service delivery.

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  Scania New Zealand

  Jan 2019 - now

  National Product Manager

  Led the product lifecycle management, including pricing, market positioning, and strategic execution, ensuring alignment with market demands.Achieved top market share in new vehicle registrations for the product class every month since August 2019. Secured top rank in the national 10-year rolling fleet market share in Nov 2025.Enhanced supply chain and sales strategies to optimize vehicle order-to-delivery processes & reduce overall lead times & trackability.