Candidate of the Week: Ross Gilberthorpe

A strategic sales and marketing executive with extensive experience with leading suppliers to the printing industry including Kodak, Ilford Anitec and Polychrome in both Australia and New Zealand as well as internationally.

My most recent position was reporting to the General Manager as one of four leadership team members as the marketing and channel manager. I led a team of four marketing executives managing the marketing functions for all Kodak Graphics products throughout Australia and New Zealand. My role was also in developing and implementing strategies to deliver a new go-to-market plan with regards to indirect business as well as the day-to-day sales and general management of dealers throughout Australia and New Zealand.
I have a track record of success in building successful sales and marketing teams, developing marketing strategies and alternative go-to-market strategies in a direct or indirect market.
My key strengths are:
• Inspiring team leader, comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels in an organisation to achieve goals and negotiate successful business outcomes.
• Skilled in high-level business analysis and performance improvement.
• Effective communicator experienced in high level negotiations.
• Highly strategic with an innovative business approach.
• Proven success in managing major projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong leader with proven success in maximising staff performance.
• Able to drive and manage organisational change and development.

With over 25 years' experience in the printing industry and my passion for success l believe that l would be a great asset to any business.

Contact me at:
rossgilbert@bigpond.com
+ 61 (0) 417 537 968