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Jason Trewern

Rangiora,New Zealand

Summary

Develop and implement the national business strategy to deliver the company result

I am a dynamic professional who thrives in collaborative environments, passionately contributing to and enhancing team success. My competitive nature is a key driver of my performance, inspiring me to rise to challenges with Vigor and a can-do attitude. I bring a unique blend of resilience and humour to my work, facing obstacles with unwavering positively and a steadfast determination to succeed. My approach is always characterised by optimism and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager

Hellers Limited
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2018
  • Key Account Management of Progressive Enterprises Ltd
  • Key Account Management of Foodstuffs South Island Ltd
  • Responsibility for South Island Sales Team
  • Execute key brand strategies
  • Manage the diverse brand portfolio within accounts
  • Identify and bring to market new product development
  • Implementation of marketing strategy to account level
  • Link with operations to forecast finished product requirements
  • Awarded 2008 Supplier of the Year- Progressive Fresh Meat
  • Awarded 2008 Supplier of the Year- Progressive Service Deli
  • Successfully developed and implemented key business proposals
  • Successful negotiation of trading terms with Woolworths Australia
  • Recruitment and development of South Island Sales Team
  • Developed and launched a number of unique products

Key Account Manager

Tegel Foods Limited
Dunedin, New Zealand
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Manage pricing and mix to deliver budgeted sales and CBM targets
  • Execute key marketing initiatives to the trade to deliver distribution targets
  • Identify areas of business at risk and develop strategy to protect competitors
  • Maintain market dominance
  • Develop and drive initiatives that add value to the business
  • Execute effective in-store plan to compliment accounts advertising plans
  • Develop strong robust relationships with our customers
  • Developing territory to best practise in the business
  • Recruitment and training of the regions merchandising team
  • Relieving Account Manager for Progressive Enterprises

Assistant Marketing Manager Meat/Seafood

Progressive Enterprises Ltd
Christchurch and Auckland, New Zealand
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Achieve budgeted sales, gross profit percentage and sundry income budgets
  • Negotiate the best possible trading terms with suppliers
  • Compile and execution of the national promotional programme
  • National responsibility for the ranging and pricing of new and existing products in the Meat and Seafood departments
  • Monitoring of market retail pricing, taking corrective action when required
  • Facilitation of meetings with suppliers for business reviews and key trade negotiations
  • Monitor and maintain the businesses market share
  • Successful establishment of the Countdown brand into the North Island market
  • Involved in new store design and development
  • Involvement in setting up Progressives independent procurement for fresh meat
  • Identifying and developing products suitable to fit within house brand category

Department Manager

Progressive Enterprises Ltd
Dunedin, New Zealand
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Achieve budgeted sales and gross profit targets
  • Ensure a full and enticing meat department
  • Maintain hygiene requirements
  • Recruit and train butchery staff
  • Stock ordering and control
  • Complete food safety audits in other department
  • Grow value added category
  • Stock control and management
  • Staff training and motivation
  • Project planning
  • Quality control

Skills

  • FMCG sales management
  • FMCG market dynamics
  • Category management
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Selling through marketing initiatives
  • Category growth
  • Trade relationships
  • Business acumen
  • Commercial capability
  • Planning
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills

Professional Development

  • Board Chair New Zealand Retail Meat
  • Director Beef and Lamb Incorporated
  • Strategic Account Planning John Sargent and Associates
  • Communication and Selling Rogan International
  • Management Development Progressive Enterprises Ltd
  • Developing Key Business Strategic Horizons
  • Account Negotiation David Foreman International
  • Advanced Sales Professionals David Foreman International

Timeline

Business Manager

Hellers Limited
01.2006 - 01.2018

Key Account Manager

Tegel Foods Limited
01.1998 - 01.2006

Assistant Marketing Manager Meat/Seafood

Progressive Enterprises Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1998

Department Manager

Progressive Enterprises Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1993

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