My professional retail experience is diverse and with an entrepreneurial spirit, my love of new challenges, adventures and experiences, I have worked in a variety of market sectors that include mainstream FMCG, B2B, B2C, Stationery and Art, Human Resources and Recruitment, Hardware and Construction, Restaurant and Hospitality and Liquor. My 17 years of management experience is vast and includes General management, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Brand Management, Category Management, Sales and Marketing and Recruitment. I have led successful multi-store organisations operationally and have introduced new store configurations, brands and divisions, and sourced Private label products internationally as well as locally. I am an avid networker, passionate about local, fair trade and sustainable food and agriculture, and I love to embrace cultural diversity as a means of exchanging knowledge. I have in-depth retail, procurement and brand management experience, from the ground, up to executive level. I have led successful teams to win many awards in both customer service and marketing; and have introduced many new successful Private label products, from sourcing via auction through to campaign launch, store activation and in store presence. My experience to date, has taught me that relationships are key to success; relationships in the larger trade, one's own supply chain, with one's customers and within one's own organization. My experience in B2C marketing, particularly product brand development, has taught me that integrity of a product or business should never be compromised to make a sale, and that taking the time to do research in the supply chain, the target market and to have clear communication will make or break the success of launching even the best product. I believe I would bring unique and valuable strengths to their already talented team. My personal leadership style is one of collaboration, mentorship and development; I thrive on recognizing and enhancing the skills and talents of others and giving team members the opportunity to truly flourish in roles at which they excel. I have a thirst for knowledge and am on a continual quest to develop my skills both professionally and personally. We are on a journey to be the best we can and are here to help one another reach our greatest potential. Working for a common goal, with an earnest and hard-working team, awards me the greatest satisfaction and sense of accomplishment.