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Work History
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Vanessa Clark

Vanessa Clark

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Results-oriented Territory Sales Manager with over 16-years experience driving revenue growth and increasing market share through strategic planning and execution. Proven track record in developing and executing successful sales plans, analyzing sales data to Identify growth opportunities, and providing training and support to sales team members. Exceptional skills in negotiating pricing and terms with key customers, attending trade shows and Industry events to promote products, and maintaining strong relationships with all accounts.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

BePure Wellness Brands
Auckland, Northland, Hawkes Bay
07.2024 - Current
  • Meet territory sales and gross margin targets in line with agreed business constraints and objectives
  • Educate all retailers on the technical aspects of BePure and eve Wellness products
  • Support and champion NPD and EPD launches by aligning technical training and marketing objectives
  • Customer relationship management
  • Negotiate all deals and incentives based on territory growth plan

Territory Sales Manager

The Bountiful Company
Auckland
01.2020 - 07.2024

Acquired by Nestlé Health Science (globally, August 2021). Brands cover the wellness spectrum. Includes NHSc brands across retail and Institutional

  • Meet territory sales and gross margin targets in line with agreed business constraints and objectives
  • Develop strategies to better showcase Nestle Health Science Brands in-store and online
  • Negotiate all deals and Incentives based on territory growth plan
  • Customer relationship management
  • Educate all retailers on the technical aspects of Nestle Health Science Products

Technical and Sales Advisor

Solgar SA
South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Technical product training and support for all Solgar retailers and practitioners In KwaZulu Natal
  • Conduct Solgar consumer seminars across KwaZulu Natal
  • Customer relationship management and territory growth
  • Meet territory sales and gross margin targets in line with agreed business constraints and objectives
  • Negotiation of deals and Incentives for KAA and KA stores

Facilitator

Business Studies Unit
South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Development and presentation of courses in GMP and Bioterrorism for adults in industry

Nutritional Advisor

Waterfall Health
South Africa
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • All product sales and merchandising within the store

Lecturer

Durban University of Technology
South Africa
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Planning, preparation and presentation of all lectures, tests, and examinations for the following subjects: Microbiology Level 3, Food Microbiology Level 3, Virology

Microbiologist - Teaching Laboratory

Durban University of Technology
South Africa
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Preparation of all Microbiology practicals, tests, and exams
  • Supervision of two student microbiologists, including supervision of research projects
  • Preparation and running of Microbiology training courses for Industry
  • Microbiological consulting work for Industry
  • Housekeeping, maintenance of laboratory equipment, consumables ordering and stocktaking

Microbiologist - Industry

SAB - South African Breweries
South Africa
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Routine microbiological analysis of the brewing process
  • Participation In daily SBU (multi-disciplinary) team meetings
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving in the plant
  • Management of yeast propagation, including monitoring of yeast growth rate, viability, vitality, and scheduling of yeast transfer times

Microbiological Technician - Research

Sugar Milling Research Institute
South Africa
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Routine microbiological analysis of raw and refined sugar and water effluent
  • Assisted with research projects within the Biotechnology Department
  • Some GC and HPLC experience

Education

Integrative Health Coach -

Institute for Integrative Nutrition
01.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

Technikon Natal
South Africa
01.1998

National Diploma - Microbiology

Technikon Natal
South Africa
01.1993

Skills

  • Background in biological sciences and education
  • Articulate communicator
  • Excellent training and public speaking abilities
  • Strategic sales and negotiation skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Industry versatility

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sewing
  • Woodwork
  • Decorating
  • Camping

References

Available on Request.

Awards

New Zealand Rep of The Year, Nestle Health Science, Oceania, 2021 - 2022

Timeline

Territory Sales Manager

BePure Wellness Brands
07.2024 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

The Bountiful Company
01.2020 - 07.2024

Technical and Sales Advisor

Solgar SA
01.2008 - 01.2019

Facilitator

Business Studies Unit
01.2007 - 01.2008

Nutritional Advisor

Waterfall Health
01.2004 - 01.2008

Lecturer

Durban University of Technology
01.2002 - 01.2004

Microbiologist - Teaching Laboratory

Durban University of Technology
01.1997 - 01.2001

Microbiologist - Industry

SAB - South African Breweries
01.1994 - 01.1997

Microbiological Technician - Research

Sugar Milling Research Institute
01.1993 - 01.1994

Integrative Health Coach -

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

Technikon Natal

National Diploma - Microbiology

Technikon Natal
Vanessa Clark