Faisal Vahed

Kingsgate manufactures and supplies Governement parastatals with defence solutions and specialised
apparel into Armscor, Air Force, SA Navy.

-Planning and execution of business development strategy using elements of business development and
marketing .

- Promote Innovation by increasing product offering to items beyond apparel to the armed forces.

-Developing business plans to exploit opportunities through research, market analysis and delivering accurate
business reports to Executive Management.

Returned from Italy after completing a Masters/Fashion Brand Management at Polimoda.

- Explored Consulting opportunities within the Fashion sector In Johannesburg.

- Developed a Digital Marketing Plan for Loreal Luxe/Maison Martin Margiela Fragrance Brand.

Key Achievements

-Margiela“Beach Walk” wins prestigious Prix Du Parfum Award in 2013, giving credence to my choice of Fragrance
used in my Digital Marketing plan.

-Jean-Paul Argon announces (April 2013) that “Chinese Consumers are at the heart of Loreal’s focus and
energies”.

Key Achievements-

Liaise with international and local brands/suppliers in various marketing aspects.

Continued to develop existing customers by identifying new initiatives.
Negotiated business terms with partners.

Cultivated strong working relationships with business partners.

Duties-

Managed Marketing activities in line with brand activity and agreed budgets.

Identified key trends in the market specifically for marketing activities for the organization and defined relevance to the organization in adopting and applying new trends in the company.

Grew market share with Adidas (SA) ensuring that Sterling became a Tier 1 supplier on athletic apparel.

Played a key role in ramping up production to Woolworths by delivering 500 k un

Key Achievements-

Successfully set up my own clothing store retailing entry level luxury fashion brands.
Marketing store aggressively using a combination of advertisement platforms.
Recruiting, training and developing staff in a variety of roles.
Blending of International Brands with a unique service oriented shopping experience targeting the emerging black market in South Africa, referred to as “Black Diamonds” due to their spending power.

Duties-

Ensure brand presentation is up to standards (product, displays, pricing, windows, service) in store.
Ensure all customers have an appropriate 'must have' product range.
Ensure range selection is right for the target market, reflecting retail strategy.

Key Achievements-

Successfully developed dress trouser business with leading brands including, Kenneth Cole New York, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger.
Produced annual Sales plan and Budgets in collaboration with General Manager.
Increased sales and profitability of the business.
Played a key role in establishing the division as a leading Dress Trouser exporter into the American Market.

Duties-

Handled complete cycle of costings and quotes.
Monitoring day to day production runs to ensure quality guidelines were met.
On a monthly basis project sales in advance with visibility to deliveries of orders.

Provided support to the Fragrance/Cosmetics buyer.

Sourced world class brands like Chanel, Lancôme, Givenchy and Gucci in the Fragrance and
Cosmetics area.

Alpha is the second largest Airport Retailer in the UK.