Tesh Ndamase

Experience

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  TNS Research Surveys

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Research Executive
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  Beiersdorf

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2012

  Brand Manager

  Achievements∗ Composed and received management approval of VAP Standard operation procedure for BDF∗ Achieved the INNOVATE YOUR BUSINESS award 2008

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  Colgate Palmolive

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2014

  Category Manager

  Achievements∗ Relaunched Sta-soft concentrate and briefed NEW TVC∗ Launched Optic White Toothpaste in South Africa with 6 months versus 18 months lead time and 360 Marketing collaboration with Cosmopolitan∗ Facilitated with international on two packaging relaunches (Colgate Total and CSPR):

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  L'Oréal

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2017

  Countries/Markets: South Africa and export countries (Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar)Retailers: Primarily Retailers and informal Markets.Achievements∗ Redefined Ethnic Hair portfolio strategy through the 3-year marketing plan: discontinued dogs and pushed cash cows, managed trade margin offerings by key accounts to decrease negative effect on OP∗ Lead team to grow brand to 33% growth after relaunch for Restore Plus through Relaunched Restore Plus CI Show less

  • Marketing Manager

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Group Product Manager

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Ascendis Health

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Brand Campaign Manager

  Achievements: 12 Week Challenge Campaign, Assisted with launch start of the 12 Week Challenge Campaign

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  SodaStream_SA

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

  Head Of Marketing

  Achievements: Part of Leadership team Lead marketing and advertising efforts with focus on digital marketing, social media, event planning, ATL and BTL advertising, PR Implemented new strategy and achieved consumer sell out by 35% Oct -Dec 2018Increased sell out for Q1 2019 to 60% versus previous yearIntroduced innovation driven marketing with launch of 3 successful within 6 months of working: One Touch Spirit, SA Proudly South African bottles and My Only BottleRedefined Digital landscape: new website design https://www.sodastream.co.za/ , SEO, social media community management, influencer marketing increasing Google trends by 73% overall Show less

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  Nestlé

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Senior Innovations Manager

  AchievementsProject lead for clusters 1 – 6 for all innovation projects of the market Responsible for the efficient, effective, flawless End-to-End execution of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of medium to high complexity

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  Rebel Marketer

  Mar 2022 - now

  Marketing Specialist

  DIGITAL MARKETING and STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT∗ Collaborating with Small companies start up digital marketing platforms and drive lead generation∗ Work with SMEs to help with marketing strategy developmentFASHION/CLOTHING∗ Working with small number of clients for ad hoc clothing requirements from local producers∗ Acting as agent to facilitate manufacturing and production for clients

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  Insights by Kantar

  Apr 2023 - now

  Associate Account Director

  1. Financial Management and Business Acumen: • Accountable for client revenue targets (financial / Key Performance Indicators)• A major contribution to and responsibility for the growth and profitability of clients• Provide solutions to company barriers that are holding back profitability and growth• Handles more complex client enquiries regarding research inputs and outputs• Takes accountability for client satisfaction on overall project delivery• Confidently and effectively explains more complex delivery solutions to clients• Is recognised by clients as an expert in an area of delivery• Have a deep understanding of the client business, industry, strategy and business issues• Accountable for client revenue targets• Demonstrate research & marketing expertise to inspire clients and team 3. People Development & Management •o Accountable for final questionnaire design, flow and wording 4.3 Project Management o Take responsibility for the data and research quality (and quality delivery) of a project (including all documents such as questionnaires and instructions)o Oversee supplier relationships to ensure quality of deliverables 4.4 Project Administration o Management of; no direct responsibilities 4.5 Analysis and Insights o Management of; no direct responsibilities 5. Communication • Responsible for consultation with key stakeholders 6. Leadership Other skills • Motivational ability• Ability to multi-task• Ability to handle stress/work under pressure• Initiative• Business etiquette• Deadline orientated Show less