Elton Barnes

Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Management of:

·         Staff (40), warehousing, call centre, fleet management, dispatch, returns and facilities.

·         Leave & time sheets, ensure document accuracy

·         Negotiation with suppliers, agents and proprietors.

Retail Sales Merchandiser

·         Merchandising newspapers and magazines at the point of sale.

·         Inspections of poster displays and the streets sales operation.

·         Sourced, sold and managed all promotions.

Marketing and Distribution Manager

·         Part of the team that launched the Daily Voice to become the fastest growing tabloid in the Western Cape

·         Building circulation drivers such as events, sampling, product sampling, promotions, branding and competitions.

·         Worked closely with the editorial team, production and distribution managers to ensure effective distribution and sales.

·         Preparation of annual budgets.

·         Oversee the collection of cash, banking and reconciliation of the sales.

Area Sales Representative

·         Identifying new areas for delivery services.

·         Marketing and promotions for newspaper subscriptions.

·         Route designing and planning.

·         Oversee the collection of cash, banking and reconciliation of the sales.

Skills

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Motivational leadership style

·         Complex problem solving

·         Multi-tasking

·         Detail-orientated

·         Relationship building

·         Strong work ethic

Summary

Operations Manager talented at improving company and team performance. Offers thoughtful, comprehensive and constructive feedback to staff members to promote productivity and company loyalty.

Social Responsibility

Institution: Grassy Park Nursery School (NGO 003/279)

Position: Chairman (Jan 2015 to current)