Telcoinabox appoints NZ CEO

May 4, 2009 9:55 AM
Filed under Communications

Just one month after crossing the Tasman, Aussie telecommunications reseller, Telcoinabox has intensified its New Zealand presence after appointing a CEO and signing two franchisees.

CEO Shannon Fisher said the demand to enter the telecommunications space as a reseller and franchisee in New Zealand is high. "We have in excess of 30 serious enquiries in the pipeline and we haven't even started a concerted marketing effort yet."

Since officially opening its office in Wellington one month ago Telcoinabox has signed two franchisees, YLT and Creative Telcom.

Fisher said the recession is playing a part in the company's quick success claiming a strong trend of ex-pats and businessmen in need of a change.

"The majority of enquiries are coming from males between their 30s and mid-40s. Some are looking for a seachange like managing director of YLT Steven Brimblecombe who has moved from Brisbane to Wellington to start the business.

A typical franchisee in Australia turns over between A$500 - $700,000 (NZD $600 - $800,000) per annum and system costs NZ$65,000 + GST, Telcoinabox claimed.

Fisher remains managing director of Australian-based Creative Telecom, a privately owned solutions provider part of the Telcoinabox network. Prior to this role, Fisher worked in management, sales and solutions at Alcatel for 16 years.

 

 

 
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