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Megan Hardy

Upper Moutere,Nelson

Summary

Business-savvy Commercial Manager offering years of progressive experience in industry. Managing and building high-performance teams to execute on company strategy. Keen analytical and strategic planning abilities to deliver long-range success. Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

South Island Commercial Manager

Phibro Animal Health Corp
, South Island
04.2021 - Current
  • Drive Business Commercial/ Financial Success.
  • Business Planning through a great understanding of customer needs.
  • Support and develop External and Internal Relationships.
  • Functional Strategy to promote new products and technology's.
  • Business / Product Development, planning and identifying new products and strategies to launch in the market.
  • Promote products and brands, driving business success.
  • Participated in trade shows, conferences, and other events as a representative of the organization.

Lead Ruminant Nutrition Specialist

NRM - Farmlands
, Christchurch
04.2014 - 04.2021

As a Lead Ruminant Nutrition Specialist I worked with Store Staff and field representatives from rural retailers to improve their product knowledge on Ruminant Nutrition, giving them the skills and knowledge to sell supplementary feed.

I work also direct with Farmers giving on farm advise and problem solving, working with them to increase Milk Production, reducing animal health issues, improving fertility and general farm systems. I lead the South Island Team of Nutrition Specialists to drive sales growth and build a strong highly skilled team.

Business Manager

CRT
Richmond, Nelson
06.2006 - 06.2011
  • Directly managed a team of 12 staff in Rural Sales.
  • Oversaw employee hiring, recruitment and training for my Branch.
  • Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals, and operations of the Branch.
  • Managed the Branch Budgets to maintain a good financial standing.

Education

National Certificate of Animal Care -

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology
Nelson
1998

National Certificate of Veterinary Nursing

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology
Nelson
2000

Dairy Nutrition

Dairy Production Systems
Hamilton
2016

Skills

  • Strategically Minded
  • Effective Communicator
  • Training & Development
  • Sales Leadership
  • Excellent Ruminant Nutrition knowledge
  • Account Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Proposal Development
  • Passionate about the rural industry
  • Statistical forecasting
  • Business Development
  • Key Account Management
  • Driven to succeed
  • Proactive and enthusiastic
  • Forward thinking

Phone References

Thomas Wakeford - Managing Director Huvepharma Australia. Thomas was my Managing Director from April 2021- Jan 2024 

Contact number:+61 409 937 129

Ben Frost - Phibro Animal Health Finance Director ANZ

Contact Number : +61 448 632 230

Timeline

South Island Commercial Manager

Phibro Animal Health Corp
04.2021 - Current

Lead Ruminant Nutrition Specialist

NRM - Farmlands
04.2014 - 04.2021

Business Manager

CRT
06.2006 - 06.2011

National Certificate of Animal Care -

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology

National Certificate of Veterinary Nursing

Nelson Marlborough Institute Of Technology

Dairy Nutrition

Dairy Production Systems
Megan Hardy