Freddie Grobler

Professional Summary and Introduction Letter

Introduction:

I have a passion for people, and it fuels me to be involved in a fast pace industry.  I see myself as an excellent allrounder and my contributions stretches over 20 years in sport management, sponsorships, hospitality, business sales management and development. My ability to lead strong teams, motivate, execute, and initiate new commercial deals with a strong ability to manage and build strong partnership relations, combined with an excellent work ethic and professionalism, will benefit any organization I present.  My passion to grow and accelerate revenue from existing clients and form long lasting relationship with new one's drives my enthusiasm to implement the best commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives. I have a big network in the business and sport industry, build up over many years. I am eager to learn every day and passionate about people and relationships. I am decisive and pro- active with a goal focused mindset. 

My involvement in the new Sa20 League cricket this year as Sponsorships and Hospitality Manager was a fantastic opportunity. The experience, IP and contacts build up during this tournament assisted me greatly to improve and strengthen my skills and ability in the following areas:

• New business development and sponsorships relationships 
• Sponsors account management and key stake stakeholders 
• Negotiation skills and budgeting 
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Contractual knowledge in collaboration through our Legal department 
• Activations outside and inside hospitality areas
• Marketing strategy and brand management 
• Interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Strategic thinking and goal focused in a fast -paced environment 
• A team player who can make quick positive decisions 
• Improved my multi – tasking ability, working effectively and under pressure in a team and individually

I have the necessary passion and business skills in the sport Industry, building experiences in the following positions:

• Commercial/Sponsorship and Hospitality Manager – SA20 League 
• Sport Director and Commercial Manager – Redhill College 
• General Manager – H -Systems
• Director of Rugby and Commercial Manager – St Stithians College and Easter festival 
• General and Commercial Manager - Blue Bulls Rugby Union/University of Pretoria 

Coaching: 

• Rugby- Head Coach – South African Students 7's 
• Head Coach - Tuks Varsity Cup
• Head Coach – Blue Bulls Rugby Academy

Certifications and Qualifications:

• Level 3 coaching – South Africa (Blue Bulls)
• Time management 
• Level 2 – IRB, Level 2 – First Aid
• National Diploma in Sport - Fitness, Strength and Conditioning
• 2 x National Business Diplomas- Business and Financial 
• BCom Accounting Management (NC)

Kind Regards 

Freddie Grobler

South Africa

(willing to relocate) 

Commercial and operational Management 

Sales Team management

General management of FMCG company: Sales, staff, logistical, Key accounts, credit control, Budgets and EBITDA

Staff management and Training

Budgeting (Sales Operational Budget)

Customer Rapport & Key Accounts 

Education 

BCom: Business Management: 2015 (NC)                                                                                                                    

University of South Africa - Gauteng, GP:

National Diploma: Sport Science & Fitness : 2011                                                                                                       

ETA – University of Pretoria Pretoria Campus - PTA

National Diploma – Business Management: 2001

Damelin Business School - Nelspruit, MP 

National Diploma - Financial Management : 2001                                                                                                     

Damelin Business School - Nelspruit, MP