Celeste Austin

Experience

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  Woolworths

  Apr 1997 - Dec 2024

  I was accountable for various African countries over the last eight years (Mauritius, Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho). My objective was to ensure that the countries delivers to all business & corporate operational requirement and maintain sustained profitability in each location. Accountable to drive implementation of all business trade initiatives across 11 different African countries. Responsible to influence, train and up skill impacted resources within 11 different cultures, toward building commercial & merchant capability. Accountable to lead a team of Sales Managers that is responsible to translate business product strategy into a selling strategy. Formulate a seasonal selling strategy and execute, communicate and facilitate seasonal launch across the organization. Responsible to translate business product strategy into a selling strategy. Formulate a seasonal selling strategy and execute, communicate and facilitate seasonal launch across the organization. Accountable to manage, lead and control various operational & business requirements across different store formats.

  • District Manager Central Africa

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2024

  • Divisional Trade Manager: Africa

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2017

  • National Selling Manager Women's World (Womens. Lingerie, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cellular

    Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  • National Sales Manager (Women's, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cellular)

    Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Manager (Foods Manager, Store Manager, General Manager at various Woolworths Stores)

    Apr 1997 - Oct 2013