Shaun Stemmett

Experience

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  Conning's Commercial

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2005

  Commercial Property Broker

  Based at the head office & reporting to the Managing Director. Key Responsibilities:Selling & letting of commercial properties in Cape Town.

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  Ogilvy South Africa

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Account Manager

  Account manager on Volkswagen SA (brands included Polo, Golf, Tiguan), Hatfield Group

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  Ogilvy South Africa

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

  Account Director

  Account Director on Volkswagen South Africa, Barloworld Motor Retail Division & Hatfield GroupSupport the Senior Business Unit Manager in creating a positive & high performing environment for great work, being responsible for the profitable delivery of services, holding key client relationships and delivering the best creative work alongside the overall strategy of the client.Key Responsibilities:• Drive the strategic vision of clients & their brands.• Manage and drive direction and activity on campaigns; recognize & advance big ideas.• Direct a team of three (one account manager & two account executives) and other departments on projects, strictly adhering and leading project delivery. • Ensure projects follow the overall strategic direction of the brand.• Control and lead projects with financial targets in mind.• Build enduring client-relationship & inspire client confidence.• Knowledgeable on 360 communications.• Direct team members to ensure that all requirements are being met in terms of overall project delivery.• Think ahead and pro-actively plan out and assign workload on the business.• Forecasting & budget management. Show less

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  Machine_

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2013

  Group Account Director

  Tigerbrands (Digital), Red Bull (through-the-line) ADDIS/USABCO (through-the-line), Motorola SA (through-the-line), Citroen SA (Digital & Social), Jack Daniel's (through-the-line)Key Responsibilities:• Drive the strategic vision of clients & their brands.• Direct the execution of the creative idea from the client briefs.• Handle multiple campaign briefs & shoots leading to the smooth delivery of each.• Ensure projects follow the overall strategic direction of the brand.• Manage a team of five (two Account Directors & three account managers) and other departments on projects, strictly adhering and leading project delivery.• Control and lead projects with financial targets in mind.• Build enduring client-relationship & inspire client confidence.• Knowledgeable on 360 communications.• Direct team-members to ensure that all requirements are being met in terms of overall project delivery.• Think ahead and pro-actively plan out and assign workload on the business.• Supervise and manage the delivery of the work from the team reports.• Make commercial decisions and look for growth opportunities. Show less

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  The really great brand company

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2021

  Lead the William Grants & Sons Portfolio at The Really Great Brand Company (includes Hendrick’s Gin, Tullamore D.E.W. Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder Whisky, Sailor Jerry Rum, Reyka Vodka)Responsibilities:• Drive market growth & manage portfolio P&L.• Ensure WG&S brands resonate with SA’s diverse consumer segments.• Develop annual marketing strategy & execution of marketing campaigns including print, web, social media, advocacy, broadcast, events, and sponsorships.• Price positioning (annual Nielsen Price Elasticity briefing & review)• Stock demand planning & management.• Direct reporting to Marketing Director (Board member & equity shareholder) & dotted line to the global brand team.• Guide & motivate internal talent & external partners (advertising, digital, PR, events, and media agencies) in achieving brand KPI’s & goals.• Manage partner agency selection & annual service level agreements.• Market & Consumer data analysis (Nielsen & Qlikview) Show less American Whiskey Premium Portfolio Manager ( Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack, Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve)Responsibilities:Reporting to RGBC Marketing Director & dotted line to Brown Foreman S.A Marketing Manager.• Drive market growth & manage below the line portfolio P&L.• Develop B.T.L Strategy & manage the execution of below the line marketing campaigns including trade print, web, events, activations and sponsorships.• Manage, guide & motivate Jack Daniel’s South Africa Brand Ambassador.• B.T.L partner agency selection & annual service level agreement negotiation.• Lead external partners (B.T.L advertising & events agencies) in achieving brands B.T.L KPI’s & goals.• Market data analysis (Nielsen, Qlikview & BMI). Show less

  • Marketing Manager

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Senior Brand Manager

    Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Brand Manager

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
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  Blok

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Head of Marketing & Sales
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  The really great brand company

  Mar 2023 - now

  Marketing Executive