Stephen Sulyok

Experience

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  Superbrokers

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1998

  Other Job Experience

  - Professional Musician (Piano/Keys/Gtr/Vocals): Over 25yrs- Retail Sales (Brashs/Allans): 1984-1986- Department & Store Manager (Brashs-Allans): 1986-1993

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  Brashs

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1993

  Store Manager
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  CROSSMARK / Nationwide Brokers / Superbrokers

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

  Southern Region Operation Manager / National Account Manager

  Held key positions over approximately 10 years including:- Southern Region Operations Manager (Vic, SA/NT & Tas)- State Field Sales Manager- National Account Manager - Coles/Woolworths/Bunnings (selected clients)

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  Lion Dairy & Drinks (Formerly National Foods)

  Aug 2007 - Feb 2013

  State Independent Grocery Manager - Victoria

  - Grew milk volumes and market share in the Victorian Independent Grocery market over five years- Developed strong, reciprocal relationships with key customers (Ritchies, Morgan's, Robert Lie, Andrew Ong, Renaissance, Michael's, Le Max, Champions, Trevor Lay...)- Developed a highly motivated and skilled Territory Management Team and coached and guided them to achieve the requirements of Account Managers with some of the above-mentioned customers (Planogram negotiations; promotional programs; new line presentation and sales plan implementation)- Achieved GM & Volume budget for FY12 (~$26m)- 'Quattro' Customer Investment Program: Developed and facilitated Regional Sales Manager and Territory Manager training across Australia within the prescribed timings to ensure all Sales Teams were working in field with the new Customer Investment program Show less

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  Veolia

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Coles Group & Key Account Manager / Business Development

  o Managed relationship between Veolia and Coles (Supermarkets, Express, Liquor, Property & DCs) for Victoriao Ensured continued growth with all Customers through the nurturing of effective relationships with key stakeholderso Provided guidance and delivered on daily requests for additional services and emergency services (such as freezer breakdowns)o Made certain there was a level of confidence with Veolia by working with the key decision-makers in Key Accounts Successfully tendered for and won the waste management / environmental services contract with EnergyAustralia's Yallourn Power Plant Show less

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  Symington's Limited

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  National Business Manager - Independents

  Responsible for managing, growing and nurturing customer relationships at National, State, Banner & MSO level throughout Metcash and Australia's Independent Grocery Market. The brands are (primarily) Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Five Brothers brands and my role was created to ensure mutually beneficial sales/volumes outcomes for Symington's, Metcash and our Independent retail partners

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  ComplianceHelp - ISO Certification Consulting

  Apr 2016 - now

  Helping organisations implement effective quality management systems to achieve ISO 9001 and other certifications

  • General Manager (Australasia)

    Nov 2018 - now

  • Regional Manager (Australasia)

    Apr 2016 - now