Rodney

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have been driving trucks for over 20 years, from owner operated to managing other drivers in my vehicles.
Having run my own Distribution businesses, I have extensive experience in recruitment, training and managing of staff, purchasing and receiving, invoicing and accounts management, stock take, shelf planogram, displays, trade shows as well as the sales and marketing of a product. I have a good understanding of computer systems as well as hand held devices.
I am currently looking at casual driving positions but will also consider other positions offered. I am available day or evening and can work overtime, all jobs would be considered. I have no travel or working limitations.
I am physically fit with no medical conditions.
My pay rate would be $30/hr minimum depending on day/hour and work type.
My interests and hobbies would be swimming, football and sports in general. I have also spent many years coaching junior sport. Good coffee food and wine is always appreciated.

Experience :
Worked As Sales Manager at Harwel Lifts & Hoists from January 2022 to till now

Worked at Original Juice Company
Successfully managed, operated and developed the business to a point where it could
be split and sold as two separate contracts.

Worked As Franchisee Owner at Lite & Easy from October 2020 to December 2021

Worked As Distributor at Juice World from January 2019 to September 2020
Sales / Distribution

Worked As Account Manager at Marathon Foods from January 2018 to January 2019
Sales

Worked As Sales manager at Bravo Gelato from November 2016 to January 2018
Sales & Account Management

Worked As Sales Manager at Spotted Cow Cookie Co from April 2016 to November 2016
Manufacturer of Cookies and Brownies
– Build and maintain relationships with Franchises, National Distributors, Airlines and Chains
– Oversee logistics and restructure distribution
– Discover reason for declining sales and implement strategies to maintain existing and future customer base
– New product development

Achievements
– Secured contracts with The Coffee Emporium and Harris Farm along with some
smaller chains and 40+ individual customers
– Create a new market avenue for The Spotted Cow Cookie Company

Worked As Franchise Owner at Procal Dairies from July 2010 to December 2015

Worked As Director at Sparshott Distributors from July 2010 to December 2015
Wholesale Distribution of Dairy Products
– Built customer base through cold calling and references
– Oversaw orders/invoices and accounts
– Recruitment, training and management of staff

Achievements
– Increased the monthly sales figures by 670% within two years
– Sold the business as two separate successful entities

Worked As Business Development Manager at OPJ Group from May 2014 to February 2015
Importer of Still and Sparkling Water
– Introduced product to on and off-premise markets
– Achieved weekly sales targets
– Worked with distributors to drive sales
– Provided professional customer service and relationship support to clients
– Generated invoices, arranged deliveries and managed merchandising in stores
– Reviewed performance of current clients and secured potential growth opportunities

Achievements
– Negotiated the co-branding of still and sparkling water with Sonoma Bakery, securing
a first order of two shipping containers

Worked As Director at Youngs Confectionery from July 2006 to July 2010
Wholesale Distribution of Confectionery to Sydney Metropolitan Area
– Sales and marketing of Company
– Warehouse management
– Stock forecast and control
– Accounts payable/receivable and wages
– Recruitment, training and management of staff
– Built and maintained relationships with customers and manufacturers

Achievements
– Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers including Smiths, Cadbury,
Mars, Wrigleys and Arnotts.
– Maintained contracts with major customers including the Australian Navy

Worked As Franchisee at Franchisee – Golden Circle from January 2003 to July 2006
– Maintained stock control
– Oversaw accounts payable/receivable and wages

Achievements
– Increased business to the point where it could be sold as two separate Franchise
Contracts

Worked As Sales Manager at Sandhurst Fine Foods from January 2000 to January 2003
Manufacturer and Importer of Antipasto
– Built brand awareness with wholesalers and end users to increase sales in NSW and ACT
– Nurtured relationships with and ensured a strong brand awareness in major chains
– Promoted brands through in-store demonstrations
– Developed relationships with wholesalers and end users
– Operated stall at Fine Food Show
– Achieved sales targets

Achievements
– Developed a new market in retail, introducing products to fruit markets, independents
and delicatessens

Worked As Franchisee at Franchisee – Original Juice Company from January 1992 to January 2000
Successfully managed, operated and developed the business to a point where it could
be split and sold as two separate contracts.

Worked As Distributor at Goodman Fielder Company from January 1987 to January 1992
Buttercup Bread Run
Maintained a successful bread run, building customer base and employing a driver until the Goodman Fielder Company eventually bought back all vendor contracts.