Area Sales Manager Northern Region in Wirtgen Group - Australia

Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
Current:Wirtgen Group - Australia
Past:Nightbright-Nightshine Group

Job Experience

Area Sales Manager Northern Region

Wirtgen Group - Australia

August 2012 to July 2013

In my most recent role as Area Sales Manager, I managed the Marketing, Sales, Distribution and Aftermarket service in Nth NSW, Qld and NT for Kleemann [a division of the Wirtgen Group], a German based internationally operating group of companies in the construction machinery sector, with equipment values ranging from $200,000 > $5m+. My position was newly created within the Group and as such, I was the first Area Sales Manager appointed to the Eastern Region. My clients covered a wide range of business activities including mining, quarrying, recycling, commercial and industrial and include major corporate entities.

CEO

Nightbright-Nightshine Group

May 2002 to June 2012

Founder and CEO, the Nightbright-Nightshine Group based on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, specializes in Photoluminescent Technology, Products and Systems. The Group is an innovative Cooperation and network of companies, dedicated to the Research, Development, Manufacturing and Marketing of High Performance Safety Emergency Exit and Egress Pathway markings for Industrial, Commercial and Residential applications. Nightbright-Nightshine through an affiliation with our 'International and Local Partners' makes us the largest supplier of the highest quality and most comprehensive range of Photoluminescent "Glow in the Dark" products on the market in the Southern Hemisphere! Nightbright-Nightshine Australia - www.nightbright-nightshine.com.au Based on industry standards our Group is now one the largest suppliers of the highest quality and most comprehensive range of Photoluminescent "Glow in the Dark" products on the market in the Southern Hemisphere! Our Group is dedicated to the Research, Development, Manufacturing and Marketing of High Performance Photoluminescent Safety Emergency Exit and Egress Pathway markings for; * Industrial, * Commercial * Residential applications. Through a strong team, all experts within their respective fields, our Group is able to offer a vast range of services and quality products from; * Design * Manufacturing * Sales & Marketing * Distribution * Installation and after sales service Our Groups main website is: * Nightbright-Nightshine Australia - www.nightbright.nightshine.com.au For a list of the Groups entities visit - http://www.nightbright-nightshine.com.au/About%20Us.htm

CEO & Founder

Environmental Coating Solutions

May 2002 to June 2012

An Introduction to ECS Environmental Coating Solutions Australia [ECS] is an environmental technology company. Founded in 2003, ECS is an Australian owned [Gold Coast, Qld] based company which specializes in the supply and application of a 'unique' and ?niche? portfolio of products and technology, providing a comprehensive range of "environmental" solutions for all day to day problems and issues. In early 2008 ECS joined forces with the Coating Solutions Group [CSG] in the USA to establish a sole and exclusive facility for their technology, products and services in Australia. Our USA based partners and associates CSG are the worldwide leader in sustainable, environmentally beneficial surface treatments. Through the use of two advanced and proven technologies CSG has created a line of products applicable to any surface or fabric that proactively fights microbial contamination, eliminate air pollution, create self-cleaning surfaces, destroy odour, and conserve water and energy. http://www.foggingsystems.com.au/infected-wmm.wmv

Founder and Managing Director

Flexible Rubber Coatings Australia

May 2002 to July 2007

In July 2002, Flexible Rubber Coatings P/L purchased the International Master Distributorship for the Performix Range of Products. Based at Ashmore our company was the SOLQE IMPORTER and DISTRIBUTOR of the PERFORMIX RANGE. The Performix Range, which had been manufactured and distributed by Plastidip International In in the USA for over 30 years. Our company built up a strong and viable market marketing, selling and distributing products around Australia, New Zealand, Solomon/Pacific Islands, PNG. Indonesia, SE Asia and China. If you would like to find out more about our business and how it was stolen from us by an unscrupulous pair of individuals , please contact me I'll be glad to fill you in.

Commercial Manager - Queensland

Chubb Fire & Security

July 1999 to July 1999

FUNCTION Responsible for achievement of budgeted sales and service results and the profitable growth in sales and profits and overall performance of the South Queensland business unit, ensuring that obligations are met, Field Teams are trained and supervised and Company assets in the Division are protected. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsible for managing and reporting on the activities of the Brisbane based Sales and Service Teams to ensure there is process of continuing and ongoing Improvement in the development of service and product sales, achieving profit forecasts, within Company policies and guidelines as required.] A direct responsibility for the development of sales and service to selected market sectors and/or customer groups. POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION Brisbane based Area Managers, Major Account Executives and the Workshop Manager report directly to the Commercial Manager.

General Manager

Illawarra Hose & Welding Pty Ltdm

February 1992 to December 1998

Founder & General Manager Illawarra Hose & Welding Supplies Day to day management of industrial products distribution goods and Services Company Based in Wollongong NSW my firm was an Engineering and Industrial products reseller, distributing a comprehensive range of products on behalf of many large Australian and overseas manufacturers. The firm employed 15 staff and had an annual turnover of $2.5m+.

Education

[Otra]Wollongong TAFE (Australia)

January 1971 to January 1974

Life

[Otra]Port Kembla High (Australia)

January 1965 to January 1970

Languages

English

Advanced

IT skills

Other Skills

Policy Life Safety Event Planning Preparedness Public Sector Business Continuity Security Management Security Disaster Response Safety Management Systems Police Organizational Development Customer Service Business Planning Business Development Firefighting Fire Protection Risk Assessment Strategic Planning Coal Mining

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Career Goals

My forte in Administration, Management, Sales and Marketing encompasses a comprehensive career enhancing my ability to develop, build and maintain strong relationships in the provision of goods and services to most customer bases. Having managed, controlled and represented a variety of businesses over many years, I am extremely familiar with the prerequisites of the modern day executives role.

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies

Family, friends, walking, swimming, fishing