Anton Dreyer

Divisional General Manager at Toyota Tsusho Africa

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About

About Toyota Tsusho We are a multinational ‘general trading company’ (sōgō shōsha) and supply-chain specialist and we are taking the strengths that have made us a global leader in the automotive industry and putting them to work in other industry sectors, leveraging our worldwide network and expertise with a focus on the development of the African continent. About Metal Division Based on Toyota Tsusho overall capabilities, the Metal Division’s service offer include: global sourcing of product / material, clearing & forwarding, warehousing, stock management, distribution, and other complementary logistics or processing services based on the unique needs and requirements of our customers. Role Summary/Purpose As the Assistant General Manager my role is to provide leadership, develop & implement strategies and action plans in support of two SBU’s: Green Metals (a metal recycling facility) and Steel Sales (a metal sourcing and supply service provider). www.ttaf.co.za www.toyota-tsusho.com Specialties: Growth Strategy Development & Implementation, General Management, New Business Development & Client Relationship Management. Specialties: SME growth revival, Remote market acquisition, New Product Development & Client Relationship Management.

Experience

  • Toyota Tsusho Africa (8 yrs 4 mos)
    • Divisional General Manager
      Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

      General management: strategic planning, budgeting, financial result analysis & reporting, sales and business development, personnel management, operational management, customer relations, projects, safety

    • Vice Divisional General Manager
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs

  • Sales Manager - Metals Division at Toyota Tsusho Africa
    Oct 2011 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Steel, metals & waste industry research & analysis, strategy development (influence corporate & execute business level), new business development, promotions & sales

  • National Sales & Marketing Manager at Argent Industrial Group
    Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 · 7 mos

    Reason for wanting to resign: Seeking International Opportunities) Responsible for managing national sales force, agents & distributors. Manage sales staff i.t.o. target setting, prospecting, key account management & sales training. Also maintain an integrated promotional & marketing effort. Developed an inside-out strategy to grow & solidify national sales and a national network, in order to springboard into neighbouring states and ultimately taking the entire market offer to Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • National Franchise Manager at ASSA ABLOY Group
    Oct 2010 - Feb 2011 · 5 mos

    Reason for resigning: Uncertain Future for Franchise Network) Responsible for maintaining current franchise network and growing the RSA and Sub-Saharan franchise footprint. Manage staff responsible for field support, new store development, merchandising, new product R & D, new franchisee recruitment, induction & training and also Yale & 3rd Party stock sourcing, audits & replenishment.

  • Technical Sales Consultant at StonCor Africa
    Jan 2009 - Sep 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Reason for resigning: Personal Growth & Advancement) Sales consultant for leading manufacturer of world-class building, civil and construction related materials. Technical sales & support to the construction, building and civil industries focusing on concrete repair materials and long-lasting flooring solutions. Responsible for developing own territory development plan, targets & measures by calling on architects, consulting engineers, contractors and property owners & specifying state-of-the-art solutions for the protection and/or repair of new and maintenance projects.