Olwethu Shosha

In this role I am responsible for managing end-to-end product-life-cycle, from initial strategy and market analyses to launch and performance evaluation. This position also involves managing complex supply chain sourcing methods identifying future market opportunities to maintain a competitive edge in the market and also bridging the gap consumer needs and business objectives Key Responsibilities - Sourcing Strategies: Negotiating high-value vendor contracts and mitigating supply chain risks. - Product Management: Aligning procurement goals with lifecycle management and quality standards. - Pricing Strategies: Cost-modelling and executing data-driven negotiations to lower Total Cost of Ownership - Market Analysis: Forecasting commodity trends, monitoring inflation, and identifying emerging global vendors. -New Product Launches: Streamlining supplier timelines to guarantee on-time component delivery for launch dates.

In this role I was responsible for the development and execution of national marketing strategies to drive brand communication across digital and print platforms. Overseeing financial management, including monthly and annual budget preparation with audit-ready paper trail. My key duties include - Planning and implementing marketing strategies for new campaigns - Approving creative artwork for digital and print campaigns - Preparing and presenting marketing campaigns and post-campaign analysis - Co-ordinating marketing communication internally and externally - Developing a yearly marketing plan and managing product lifecycle - Account planning with Key Account Managers

Development and execution of national marketing strategies to drive brand communication across digital and print platforms, Planning and implementing marketing strategies for new campaigns, preparation with audit-ready paper trail, Approving creative artwork for digital and print campaigns

Ensure to track and store monthly systems marketing reports, Prepare market analysis through evaluating new market prospects, Assist sales and marketing staff as necessary at any phase of sales plus marketing efforts, Prepare proposals and marketing support information for presentations through sales and service team, Preparing and presenting marketing campaigns and post-campaign analysis, Collaborate with the marketing manager, internal teams, and partners on marketing strategies

In this role acted as a bridge between sales, marketing and merchandising departments to ensure seamless operational alignment. I was responsible for developing marketing materials for the sales team and translating field data into actionable reports for management by conducting weekly trade visits My key responsibilities - Coordinate marketing, sales and merchandising activities - Coordinate communication between the sales team, marketing team and lead customers. - Collate marketing material and marketing presentations for the sales team - Weekly trade visits and to lead customers - Work with marketing executives to resolve sales problems to improve sales units

Responsibilities - Customer Liaison - Handling requisitions - Handling enquiries - Venue Booking

Handling requisitions, Handling enquiries, Customer Liaison

• Intro Marketing Management • Marketing Communication • Economics • Business Management • Research Management • Entrepreneurial Business management • Sales Management