Thomas Johnson

Director Sales Development & Operations at adidas SA

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

Experience

  • adidas (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • Director Sales Development & Operations
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Senior Manager Sales Development
      Apr 2018 - May 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Key Account Manager
      Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Financial Analyst at Diageo
    Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 · 9 mos

    Provider of financial and performance related information with respect to PMIO, SAEM and Angola that form part of Diageo Africa Regional Markets. Provided rigour to the strategic decision making process through business partnership and intelligent application of established tools Provide the individual market teams with financial and commercial support in order to drive the markets strategic objectives. Assisted in making recommendations to the Business to balance risks & opportunities to meet company’s fiscal targets. Provided support to the PMIO, SAEM and Angola Compliance and risk management champion in relation to the region with respect to governance, controls & compliance. Provided cross functional support within the finance team.

  • Senior Accountant at KPMG
    Mar 2009 - Feb 2012 · 3 yrs

    Perform audit planning which includes preparation of the budget for the audit as well as performing risk assessment procedures in regards to the client to identify significant risks. Identification of risks in clients’ business and to ensure that the correct audit approach is taken to address the identified risk and to assess the effectiveness of internal controls. Management of audit teams, which includes on the job transfer of knowledge, delegating tasks, ensuring that audit team members and team achieve deadlines by monitoring performance to ensure that this is in line with the set objectives, including the budget. Preparation and compilation of clients’ annual financial statements and ensuring that this is in accordance with the regulatory frameworks. Perform control testing and substantive testing. Compilation of detailed working papers and appropriately concluding on these audit procedures performed. Identify areas of control weaknesses at clients while performing audit procedures and compiling all noted control weaknesses in management reports or in detailed audit committee documents presented to clients. Maintaining excellent client relations while interacting with management and having regular meetings and status updates with management. Discussion of performance of junior staff and providing them with feedback on where they performed well and areas where improvement is required.

  • Sales at New Balance SA Outlet Store
    May 2004 - Dec 2007 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Ensuring client satisfaction in making recommendation and assisting with product choice Cash-up process Conducting stock counts Promotional in-store visits