Dion M.

Experience

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  AJAX FC

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  National Sales Merchandising Manager

  • Increased revenue significantly (merchandise by 92%, company overall by 360%). • Launched a new sales division and secured key partnerships. Managed budgets and staff.• Developed new sales channels and marketing strategies, interacting with global brand collaboration incl. Adidas and Huawei). • Successfully brokered international and national contracts to improve sales and branding.• Initiated the creation of new merchandise ranges and marketing collateral to enhance brand awareness and boost merchandise, resulting in a 92% increase in sales. • Increased stadium merchandise sales from 0zar to 152,000zar within 2 years.• Initiated e-commerce improvements, enhancing memberships and driving growth. Show less

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  Zhauns Business Opportunities

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  National Sales and Business Development & Marketing Manager

  Sales and Business Development for a manufacturing equipment co, both B2B and B2C, multi-site management of sales and operations. • Transformed sales and marketing operations, driving revenue growth from 23% below target to exceeding budget within 2 years (+5% in the second year).• Implemented targeted campaigns, improved product selection and revamped CRM.• Initiated internal and external staff incentives leading to a 175% profitability increase in one branch.• Initiated and ran a sales conference for all employees to drive collaboration and engagement. Introduced staff incentives which improved employee engagement and retention.• Initiated a government spending program, including strategic sales plan creation, to drive sales, boosting credibility and brand reputation, leading to repeat business Show less

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  CLICK - want it got it

  Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  Sales | Operations Manager | Online Store(own business) DURING COVID

  Full responsibility for managing an international online website • Increased product range to +1200 – specifically sourced, negotiated & staged online• Developed the website to appeal to client base • Introduced buying incentives & prizes, further increasing client engagement

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  US based gym

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Sales Manager and Business Development

  • Grew client base both B2B and B2C, identifying strategic corporate partnerships to drive revenue and enhance customer experience and improved financial value.• Managed and coached a sales team of 11, recruitment, mentoring, coaching, training, performance management. • Managed day to day branch operations. • Building a network of B2B contacts for future growth and expansion

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  Jewson

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Sales Development Manager

  Business Development and Key Account Manager for Leading UK supplier to the Construction industry.• Generated new business and customers, in a direct, client facing sales role, building strong client relationships and negotiating high volume quantities, pricing and improving margins. • Secured new clients and converted cash sales into credit accounts while negotiating favourable terms for VIP clients in a 20-mile radius around central London.

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  DJ Simons

  Jan 2023 - now

  National Sales and Business Development Manager

  Family-run wholesale company, with 50 employees, overseeing accounts worth £5 million and managing a team of 6 national sales reps, involving weekly travel.• Increased sales to 14% compared to the previous year of 4%. Improved sales from 4% to 14 in year one.• Improved team performance: 4 out of 6 reps exceeded targets and improved year-on-year.• Grew key sales categories by 73.5% across 4 categories and implemented new sales systems.• Streamlined operations: reduced product damage by 60% through improved packaging and established a telesales department.• Improved customer experience in Ireland through a strategic change of carrier (ongoing project).• Initiated and spearheaded product catalogue and website development (ongoing project), while creating systems, processes, and structure in the admin/sales departments.• Developing sales strategies through data information and improving marketing initiatives. Show less

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  CitySprint

  Mar 2025 - now

  Regional Sales Manager