Sam Tauanu'u
Rolleston,CAN
Summary
Creative Business Development Manager with an impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
South Island Business Development Manager
Smartly
09.2021 - Current
- Always overachieved sales goals by cultivating and securing new customer relationships regular meetings and cold calling.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Represented Smartly on stage, Promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
- Developed process to analyze customer feedback to incorporate insights into product development strategies.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within the customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Key Accounts Manager
MYOB
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Conduct regular Strategic reviews of practice Goals
- Finding MYOB sales outcomes for practices and their clients
- Hit annual targets within the first 6 months.
- Create and align MYOB initiatives with practice goals
- Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Client Solutions Consultant
MYOB
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Create and deliver content for MYOB Product events
- Manage Banklink Migration projects end to end
- Identify and Implement 3rd party Add-ons where needed
- Product demonstrations and training for one to one and one to many in person and online
- Internal voice of customers with the product teams.
- Performed proof of concept demonstrations, instructing potential customers on benefits of MYOB Essentials
Owner / Operator
The Country Cafe Limited
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Develop and execute entry and exit strategy to the business plan
- Turn around a failing restaurant into a successful & profitable café
- Manage the team of 5 FTE + 3-10 casuals seasonal
- Responsible for operating all aspects of day-to-day business operations.
- Put together realistic monthly budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
AMCOR Flexibles
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Various Warehousing and Production Roles
Education
High School Diploma -
Mairehau High School
Christchurch, NZ2001
Skills
- MYOB SME Product Expert
- Knowledgeable Payroll implementation specialist
- Simplify complex conversations
- Account Management
- Sales Expertise B2B & Channel sales
Timeline
South Island Business Development Manager
Smartly
09.2021 - Current
Key Accounts Manager
MYOB
03.2020 - 08.2021
Client Solutions Consultant
MYOB
01.2016 - 02.2020
Owner / Operator
The Country Cafe Limited
01.2011 - 07.2015
AMCOR Flexibles
01.2002 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Mairehau High School
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