Brian Jakins

Experience

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  Robertsons Spices

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1993

  Product Manager

  Strategic Planning and Brand Plan Implementation, Analysis of Market Research, New product design and launches, Sales Forecasting and analysis of actuals and Consumer and Trade Communication and Promotions.

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  Rainbow Chickens

  Jan 1993 - Mar 1994

  Product Group Manager

  Strategic Planning and introduction of Brand Plan tools and processes. Re-launched Farmer Brown and Bonny Bird chicken brands.

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  Primedia Face 2 Face

  Apr 1994 - Mar 2005

  Marketing and Sales Director

  Appointed as a Director in 1995 when Primedia purchased Product Marketing Services. Responsible for Marketing and Sales Strategy and achievement of goals and targets.

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  Self Employed

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2014

  Marketing Consultant and Media Broker

  Experienced Marketing Professional targeting Bottom of the Pyramid consumers in Southern Africa. Classical FMCG Marketing background with Robertsons Spices and Rainbow Chickens plus Media Owner experience with Primedia was the background to become a self-employed Media Broker and Marketing Consultant. Anchor clients were Sara Lee, Unilever, Distell, Imana Foods and various Advertising agencies based in Durban

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  Capital Outsourcing Group

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2016

  Project Manager - Africa

  Country Manager for Capital Outsourcing Ghana. General Management responsibilities including Client Liaison, Sales, Finance and Operations.

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  Elangeni Buildings

  Feb 2017 - now

  Marketing and Sales Consultant