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CURRICULUM VITAE

SIMON SYLVASTER ADAMS

PERSONAL DATA

SURNAME : Adams

CHRISTIAN NAMES : Simon Sylvaster

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : 49 Westview Drive

Millpark

Port Elizabeth 6001

POSTAL ADDRESS : AS ABOVE

TELEPHONE : +27 41 –4014129 (WORK)

+27 079 4955 476 (CELL)

IDENTITY NUMBER : 671106 5180 08 1

DATE OF BIRTH : 6 NOVEMBER 1967

PLACE OF BIRTH : EAST LONDON

CITIZENSHIP : SOUTH AFRICAN

MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED

SPOUSE : ELLEN

DEPENDANTS : TERTIAN (20), SHAQUILLE (14)

HOME LANGUAGES : ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS

DRIVER'S LICENCE : CODE 08

HOBBIES : SPORT

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QUALIFICATIONS

SCHOOL : SENIOR CERTIFICATE

JOHN BISSEKER SECONDARY SCHOOL (1985)

SUBJECTS:-

ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, BIOLOGY,

HISTORY, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS

ECONOMICS

LEADERSHIP ROLES:-

PREFECT

CHAIRPERSONE OF SRC 1985

ACHIEVEMENTS:-

REPRESENTED THE SCHOOL IN ATHLETICS,

TABLE-TENNIS, SOCCER, CRICKET AND

RUGBY

TERTIARY : NATIONALDIPLOMA:

PUBLICMANAGEMENT AND ADMIN.: (1992)

NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA:

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

(1994)

M +4

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

CURRENT STUDIES : BBA in Marketing at the IMM

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MARKETING: Simon Adams 5/2/23

Status: On Hold

COMPUTER SKILLS : Window Microsoft Word Power Point

Microsoft Excel

CAREER HISTORY

1. CURRENT POSITION

ROUTE TO MARKET MANAGER (Coca Cola Fortune)

Appointed from 01 July 2016 to Date

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESo Alignment of RTM initiatives roll-outo Audit existing route to market methods for sustainability and operational excellenceo Investigating new route to market methods across the Limpopo District.o Management of existing and new Official Coca Cola Distributorso Develop, measure and maintain current and new methodso Align the sales function with the distribution and warehouse functions.o Run project scenarioso Project Managemento Timeline Managemento Budget adherenceo Successful projectso Team Developmento Accountable for setting up of Local Distribution Partners and Third Party

Distributors per agreed target for the district.o To monitor and control daily shortages according to company policies and

procedures so that zero settlement can be achieved by Local Distribution Partners.

o To prepare and deliver Model Stock for LDP and managed replenishment process to ensure that LDP delivers in full always.

o To lead and manage LDP output so that training requirements can be identified and non- performance areas can be addressed.

o To continually evaluate and adjust actual performance against pre-set targets so that customer service levels can be enhanced.

o To optimize customer service within the team so that correct stock can be delivered to the customer on time.

o To manage associates in a manner that allows contractual obligations to be achieved.

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o To manage haulage activities in line with company policies and procedures so that haulage standards can be achieved according to daily weekly haulage plan.

2. SALES MANAGER: South African Breweries Port Elizabeth

Appointed from 01 September 2011 to 30 June 2015

Unit Standard 1 : DETERMINE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR SALES TEAM

Specific Outcome: SUPPORT REGIONAL MARKETING PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Specific Outcome: DETERMINE SALES FORCE RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS

Specific Outcome: DEVELOP AN ANNUAL TIME AN TERRITORY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Specific Outcome: IMPLEMENT CUSTOMER CALL FREQUENCY

Specific Outcome: DETERMINE ANNUAL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS

Unit Standard 2 : PLAN FOR SALES EFFECTIVENESS

Specific Outcome: SET VOLUME TARGETS

Specific Outcome: EVALUATE OUTLET EXECUTION RESULTS

Specific Outcome: PLAN AD HOC PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY

Specific Outcome: DETERMINE INCENTIVE CRITERIA

Specific Outcome: MONITOR RETAIL SELLING PRICE

Specific Outcome: ASSESS TRADING TERMS FOR ACCOUNTS IN SALES AREA

Specific Outcome: MONITOR COMPETITOR ACTIVITY

Specific Outcome: COMPILE QUARTERLY OPERATIONAL PLANS

Unit Standard 3 : EXECUTE SALES PLANS

Specific Outcome: ESTABLISH SOUND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

Specific Outcome: ADOPT TAILORED SERVICE PACKAGE GUIELINES TO SUIT EACH OUTLET

Specific Outcome: IMPLEMENT NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND ADHOC PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY

Specific Outcome: CONDUCT OUTLET EXECUTION EVALUATION

Specific Outcome: MAINTAIN PRODUCT QUALITY

Specific Outcome: ENSURE A VALUE ADDING SELLING ALLOWANCE

Specific Outcome: LEVERAGE SALES INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Unit Standard 4 : MEASURE SALES AND PERFORMANCE

Specific Outcome: CONTROL FIXED COST AND CAPIN BUDGETS

Specific Outcome: MANAGE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Specific Outcome: COMPILE AND ANALYSE REPORTS

Unit Standard 5 : MANAGE HUMAN RESOURCES

Specific Outcome: IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Specific Outcome: DEVELOP EMPLOYEES

Specific Outcome: MANAGE AND APPLY PERSONNEL PROCESSES

Specific Outcome: COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN THE WORKPLACE

Specific Outcome: MANAGE 3 RD PARTY CONTRACTORS EFFECTIVELY

Reason for leaving: Career Opportunity

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3. MANAGEMENT TRAINEE( Acting Market Responsibility

Manager): South African Breweries District Peninsula

Appointed from 01 January 2011 to 31 August 2011

Managing the execution of the SAB Liquor Strategy

Lead the team in accordance with IMP

Manage time and territory opportunities in terms of resource

allocation

Conduct a sales territory market potential study to identify

opportunities for potential licenses and develop plans to

engage the Shebeen trade to optimize sale and development

opportunities.

Reason for Leaving: Promoted to Sales Manager role

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4. REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER: CAPE REGION:

BRANDHOUSE

Appointed from 01 June 2008 to 31 December 2010

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILLITIES

Managing and Implementing Brand plan strategy

Providing operation and strategic

Managing Procurement, Asset care and Warehousing

Managing and controlling regional budgets

Managing Key Performance Indicators and the integrity of the

Customer database.

Managing general office administration and house keeping

Managing the Rugby Box at Western Province Rugby

( Newlands)

People management and development process implementation

Project Managed the implementation of New Products into the

market and category management implementation

Submit weekly and monthly reports and advice superiors on

alternatives

Ensure Execution Excellence

Manage relationship with 3rd Party Agents

Reason for Leaving: Recruited by South African Breweries

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5. PROJECT MANAGER: Coca Cola Sabco Southern Region

Appointed from 01 September 2006 – 31 May 2008

PRINICPAL ACCOUNTABILLITIES

Manage all projects ,regional budgets and staff

Develop and design customer service models RTM

Identify BEE 3rd party distributors and provide training on

financial controls

Develop and conduct training for Spaza Shop Owners

Develop strategic and operational plans to implement Customer

service models

Plan and Coordinate research on economic indicator and

business opportunities in the market and develop a strategic

plan for the region

Develop financial models for projects

Procure all sales equipment for projects

Monitoring and evaluate the performance of 3rd party

distributors/SMME.

Evaluate and identify gaps in the processes and implement

corrective actions

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Compile reports and provide management with strategic advice

Manage performance

Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings

Reason for leaving: Career Opportunity

5. MARKET DEVELOPER: Coca Cola Sabo/ Border/Kei

Appointed from 01 April 2005 to 30 August 2006

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Identify sources of market information

Analyse and interpret information gathered to identify

opportunities and trends

Develop a tailor made package for a customer service model.

Research and develop a marketing plan to counter competitor

activities

Project manage promotions to ensure sales objectives

Project manages the implementation of vertical and horizontal

growth of customer base.

Implement third party distribution.

Establish Beach front Vending

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Developed a comprehensive market plan to achieve sales

objectives

Provide product and market information that internal and

external customer may need.

Offer strategic support to management

Reason for Leaving: Promoted to Sales Manager

6. AREA SALES MANAGER: COCA COLA: BORDER/KEI

Appointed from 01 June 2004 to 31 March 2005


Procurement of sales equipment

Co-ordinate & execute promotion at TEG and General Trade.

Ensure that TEG Market and general trade Picture of Success is executed

at highest standard.

Compile Rank, Track and Publish for Commissions

Forecasting of projected sales

Prepare and present quarterly reviews

Establish and co-ordinate 3rd party distributors in the relevant areas.

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TCCQS compliance & maintenance

Maintain the highest level of goodwill between the company and the

dealers.

Improve promotions and merchandising opportunities, which will result in

increased awareness of our products.

Achieve pre-set sales targets.

Compliance to ASMPQ standards.

Managing of Sales Team

Reason for leaving: Career Development Progression

7. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS CO-ORDINATOR COCA COLA

BORDER/KEI

Appointed from 01 March 2003 to 31 May 2004


To co-ordinate all special events for the region.

Manage and report on Staff of Special Events Team.

Manage, Control and Budget for Special Events Assets

Participate in the RE Financial process

Manage and Execute special events

Plan daily activities for special events team

Compile special events reports

Liaise with media

Pro-actively ensure presence at all events

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Co-ordinate and execute plant tours

Draft a school sampling programme

Approve sponsorship and manage budgets for sponsorship

Experiential marketing activities in line with the Brand plans

New product launches

Tracking and analysing local and national promotions

Direct Third Party Vending

Proficient in Achiever Plus

Write and compile Standard Operating Procedures

Initiate and Chair Disciplinary Hearings

Reason for Leaving: Promotion to Sales Manager

8. PRINCIPAL SPORT ORGANISER 1997- 2003 – DEPT: SPORT,

ARTS AND CULTURE

Appointed from 01 March 1997 to 28 February 2003


Eastern Cape Provincial Coordination of the National Recreation

Program (Sangala)

Training of disadvantaged communities through the Community

Recreation Leadership Award Course

Requisitioning and Control of equipment and submissions for

expenses regarding coaching clinics, conferences and seminars

Budgetary control and accountability for all area office

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Training and development of administrators & officials

Liaison with Sport Federations & National Sport Councils

Liaison with development officers of sport federations

Reason for leaving: Promoted

9. SENIOR CULTURAL OFFICER - 1994 TO 1997 – DEPT:

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

Appointed from 01 March 1994 to 28 February 1997


Promotion of Arts, Culture, Music and Community Sport and

Recreation

Requisitioning of equipment and submissions for expenses

regarding drama and choir festivals, art exhibitions and youth

leadership courses

Budgetary control and accountability for all regional office

expenditure

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Information and advice

Reason for Leaving: Promoted

10. ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - 1990 TO 1994 – DEPT;

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

Appointed from 01 January 1990 to 28 February 1994


Training and supervision of subordinate personnel

Batch control - Financial Management System

Assisting with budgeting for the section

Rendering an auxiliary service of a more advanced nature to

supervisory personnel

Administration of claims and submissions of schools

Reason for Leaving: Promoted

11. PERSONNEL OFFICER- 1987 TO 1990 – DEPT: EDUCATION

AND CULTURE

Appointed from March 1987 to 31 December1990


* Responsible for all correspondence regarding leave, housing

allowances and all teaching and non-teaching related matters

* Clerical duties related to activities of the section through the

PERSAL system

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Reason for leaving: Promoted

SECONDMENTS

In the course of my employment in Government, I have been

seconded to the following positions:

The Independent Electoral Commission in April 1994

Advisory and Co-ordinating Committee on Art & Culture To the M.E.C.

for Education & Culture (Eastern Cape) Dec 1994

Secretariat of the Provincial Arts and Culture Task Group / Mar 1995

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SEMINARS AND SHORT COURSES ATTENDED

* 1992 Positive People Management

* 1993 Situation Analysis

* 1995 Drama Action Conference - Wits University

* 1997 Sports Pioneers Facilitators' Workshop

* 1998 Recreation Management Level I & II

Labour Relation: Chairing of Disciplinary Enquiries: 2003

Labour Relation: Discipline and Dismissals under the

LRA of 1995: 2003

Coca Cola Marketing Curriculum Course: 2003

Coca Cola Talent Development Programme on Self-

Management( Franklin Covey Course)

2005/2006 Coca Cola Talent Development Graduate

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

1995 * Co-facilitating the NSC Sports Pioneer Development

programme in the Border region

* Served on the Bonita NSC Border Sports Star of the Year committee

* Chairperson and development officer of the East London & Border District Dart

League

* Chairperson of Saints Soccer ClubSimon Adams 5/2/23

1996 * Regional co-ordinator for the Department of Sport & Recreation Sangala project

for Rural Development

(South African National Games and Leisure Activities)

* Served on the Bonita NSC Border Sports Star of the Year committee

* Secretary of the Buffalo Flats Sports Council

1997 * Project Manager for Buffalo Flats Youth Forum

South African Football Association Level 1 Soccer Coach

1998 * Chairperson of the Buffalo Flats Police Forum

President of the Buffalo Flats Football Association

Introductory and Level one SAFA Coaching Course

1999 * President of the Buffalo Flats Youth Forum

Management Board Member of the Khanya House Community and Youth

Centre.

2000 * Tournament Director: Castle Millennium Easter Soccer Tournament

2000 * President of the newly East London Soccer Association

2000 * Project Manager: Buffalo Flats Sports Council & Youth Forum

2001- East London Soccer Association- President

2002- Party Agent for the ANC at Local elections.

2003- HEAD COACH OF THE BUFFALO CITY SOCCER SCHOOL

2004- ELDER IN THE UNITITNG REFORM CHURCH

2005- TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF THE 2005 EASTER SOCCER TOURNAMEN

2006- Role Models retreat of the Laureus Foundation for Good

2007- Project Owner of the Bay City Soccer School Initiative

2011 - Presentation in London England Laureus beneficiaries from 56 countries

2014 – Presentation in Malaysia as Laureus for Good Foundation Beneficiary

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References:

A. Hein Swart

Independent Consultant @ Second Innings Solutions

Former District Manager: South African Breweries

SECONDINNINGS Solutions PTY LTD

1 Mont Blanc Stellenbosch

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Postal: Suite no171, Private Bag X4, Die Boord

Stellenbosch 7613

Work:

Cell: 0829241834

B. Michael Maciej

Position: District Manager: Coca Cola Fortune

Tel: 041- 4041000

Cell: 082 5561379

C. Geoffrey Gamiet

Principal: A W. Barnes Primary School

Work: 043 – 7420169

Cell: 072 142 8548

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