Flavian Nduna Nyathi

Results Driven and Passion to achieve; I have a proven track record of achieving results.  Excellence in execution being one of my operational strengths. I drive and take ownership of my results. My ability to put to life strategic goals, turning them into tangible results has always set me apart from the rest. Always paying close attention to detail/ Gap analysis/Effective communication and reporting/Optimum utilization and deployment of resources/Passionate about what I do hence the drive to keep doing it over and over again.

Coaching and Mentoring; I manage dynamic individuals and teams, large and small. I like coaching and giving feedback, be it positive or negative. I believe that giving the right feedback promptly is essential in developing and improving performance of individuals.

Negotiating and Relationship Management; I prefer to engage my internal and external stakeholders and have them agree with me willingly rather than push them along a path of high resistance. I do not give in easily, but neither do I become stubborn when the battle is already lost. I believe in win win negotiated outcomes.

Company Name                                                                    British American Tobacco South America

EXPERIENCE

• I Played a pivotal role in satisfying stakeholders in delivering volume, share and bottom-line growth through insightful and strategic operational plans within budget.
• I actively engaged, liaised and negotiated with key retail account chains for favorable trading terms and deals, and also planned and prepared for new store openings.
• I managed third party relationships with merchandising organizations to ensure excellent in-store execution.

Company Name                                                                    British American Tobacco South America

EXPERIENCE

• I provided strategic leadership to the region to achieve operational results and build meaningful relationships internally by implementing relationships initiatives to enhance productivity.
• I forecasted product sales and achieved quarterly and annually sales objectives.
• I created professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
• I increased profit by developing pipelines utilizing multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
• I mentored employees in successful selling techniques and encouraged cross-selling additional products and services.

I acquired a Bachelor's degree majoring in marketing management from the institute of marketing management in 2006.

I keep abreast with the changing environment by doing linkden courses.