Glenn Ambrose

Country Manager @ ZURU Toys

About

Experienced Director in the import/export industry with a focus on Marketing. Skilled in Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, and Customer Service. Strong sales professional with a Bachelors of The Philosophy of Marketing Management Honours Degree – (BPhil Honours Degree) from IMM Graduate School.

Country

South Africa

City

KwaZulu-Natal

Industry

Wholesale

Skill

New Business Development, Business Strategy, Solution Selling, Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, CRM, Online Advertising, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Experience

Country Manager

ZURU Toys

2021-5 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

South Africa

ZURU is a disruptive and award-winning company that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative toys and consumer products. Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU is one of the fastest-growing toy companies in the world and is known for its agility, creativity, and new-age manufacturing techniques. The company started in New Zealand and is now headquartered in Hong Kong. Watch this space as Zuru takes over the South African toy market! www.zuru.com

Shareholder

Fratello

2020-7 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

Fratello was established in July 2020. This is a marketing-based business that assists businesses with importing, development, and distribution of products or brands into the South African market. Further services offered are the development and implementation of marketing strategies which include sales and training programs, graphic design, and the creation and management of digital media. Fratello has part ownership of Linn Distribution and also imports certain brands directly. Fratello is the offical distributor for Marin Mountain Bikes in South Africa -www.marinbikes.com

Shareholder

Linn Distribution

2020-8 - 2024-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

South Africa

LINN Distribution is an import and distribution business with a focus on Baby, Toy, and Sport/Outdoor items. Our aim is to assist customers with the sourcing of specific products or brands or any bespoke projects relating to baby and outdoor products. We deal with large retail chains. e-commerce players and the independent baby and toy stores. Linn Distribution operates with a Level 2 BE-BEE Status. Fratello (PTY) Ltd is one of three shareholders in Linn Distribution.

Sales and Marketing Director

Ideal Toy

2011-2 - 2020-6 · 9 yrs 5 mos

South Africa

Import and Distribution Company in the Toy and Baby industry • Management of the Sales and Marketing team • Management of Merchandising team • Development of Sales & Marketing Strategy, budget, and Targets. • Brand Management and Marketing of Exclusive Brands including development & implementation of marketing plans for each brand ▪ Instore presentation ▪ Training ▪ Promotions / events • Customer Service Management • Key Account Management • Sourcing of product and traveling to International Fairs in China, USA, Hong Kong, and Germany • Relationship Management of Suppliers

Sales Marketing Manager

All about City Guides

2008-3 - 2010-8 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Digital Media (web-based touch screen concept) - South Africa • Launched new concept in South Africa - • Successfully rolled out in Cape Town, JHB and Durban – project management of installations and final execution • Partnered with 150 hotels throughout S.A • Managed Sales Team of 12 • Marketing – Below the line and Social Media focussed • Customer service management • Key account management of Hotel Groups