Alex de Kroes Titton

Within the Van Caem Klerks Group, Prestige Perfumes specializes in the distribution of high-end and mid-range branded perfumes, cosmetics and makeup products.

Managed purchase forecasts and relationships with duty-free operators and distributors across Americas, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Managed monthly purchase budget of approximately 8 million USD.

Supervised sales activities to maintain account integrity and optimise revenue.

Executed stock rotation to maintain product freshness and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Associate in the Trade Commodity Finace, energy and metals desk of the bank.

* Supported the commercial team of relationship managers in their various activities (credit analysis and various reports).

Comercial de CombustÍveis TK - Fuel trade company (Royal Dutch Shell and Petrobras franchises).

Responsible for 5 gas station and 3 convenience stores (Shell Select franchise).

• Cultivated partnerships with store managers, providing leadership and support that aligned with company objectives.
• Conducted market trend analysis to pinpoint opportunities for business growth and enhance competitive positioning.
• Enhanced communication between stores and head office, streamlining information exchange and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw the launch of new store locations, from site selection through to grand opening, ensuring smooth operational transitions.

Started in the management trainee program of the chain of retail stores and ended as district manager responsible for for overseeing operations of 3 retails stores of the chain.

• Organised staff schedules, holiday rotas, and shift patterns to ensure seamless store operations.
• Conducted regular training sessions on customer service excellence and product knowledge.
• Closely monitored team performance, identifying improvements and managing change.
• Supervised product pricing and labelling activities, adjusting prices to reflect promotions and clearing slow-moving stock.
• Recruited, trained and supervised staff, conducting performance and process reviews to resolve work-related issues.