King of the Pack Tobacco Specialist and Gifts
About King of the Pack
King of the Pack was formally known as King of Tobacco was started in 1995 by Charlie Soud and quickly progressed to eight stores by the end of the year. The majority of members consisted of family, friends and associates.
In July 2005, a change of name to King of the Pack was implemented. The growth of the group has been based mainly around the strong personal attributes of Charlie in obtaining assistance from third party suppliers and in making each business a success.
Charlie Soud - Managing Director
1982 Started retailing in mixed business/tobacconist, in Chester Hill
1989 Westfield Shopping Centre as Division Manager for 4 ˝ years in Grace Brothers
1973 With Rothmans Australia as Team Leader in Production
1989 Opened Blacktown store
2005 Franchised business, with a change in name to King of the Pack and membership growing.
Lucy Soud – Business & Operations Manager
1999 Completed High School
2000-2005 Completed University with a double degree in Economics (Human Resources and Industrial Relations) BEc and Accounting (Commerce) BAcc
2001-2003 National Australia Bank
2001-2005 Tutored Economics at the University of Western Sydney
March 2006 Joined King of the Pack as Operations Manager
Janine Smith – Office Administrator
From 1989-1998 Mrs Smith worked as a Retail Store Manager for Goldmark Jewellers at many different Sydney locations. In 1998 she began working for Westpac Banking Corporation as a Call Centre Team Leader and in 2004 became a Compliance Analyst until 2006. She then worked for DHL Exel Supply Chain as the Quality Assurance Administrator from 2006-2008. In February 2009 she joined King of the Pack as Office Administrator.
Peter Algie – Business Development Manager
From 1996 – 1998 Mr Algie managed a Blockbuster Video franchise. From 1998 – 2000 he took on the role as Food & Beverage Supervisor for the Mercure Hotel in Parramatta and from 2000-2002 at the Novotel in Homebush Bay managing a restaurant & bar for the 2000 Olympics. From 2002 – 2004 Peter worked for W.W. Hotels managing the Narellan Hotel. In 2004 Peter began working for British American Tobacco as a marketing associate. In 2005 Peter was promoted to the role of Trade Marketing Representative and covered the Sydney CBD area. In 2007 he took on the State Project role & in 2008 was seconded into the Area Manager’s role. In August 2009 he joined King of the Pack as the Business Development Manager.
The King of the Pack franchise is looking to formulate a professional group of Franchisees that are easily recognisable within the market place, that offer consistency in appearance, product knowledge and support.
In July 2005, a change of name to King of the Pack was implemented. The growth of the group has been based mainly around the strong personal attributes of Charlie in obtaining assistance from third party suppliers and in making each business a success.
So who are King of the pack?
1982 Started retailing in mixed business/tobacconist, in Chester Hill
1989 Westfield Shopping Centre as Division Manager for 4 ˝ years in Grace Brothers
1973 With Rothmans Australia as Team Leader in Production
1989 Opened Blacktown store
2005 Franchised business, with a change in name to King of the Pack and membership growing.
1999 Completed High School
2000-2005 Completed University with a double degree in Economics (Human Resources and Industrial Relations) BEc and Accounting (Commerce) BAcc
2001-2003 National Australia Bank
2001-2005 Tutored Economics at the University of Western Sydney
March 2006 Joined King of the Pack as Operations Manager
From 1989-1998 Mrs Smith worked as a Retail Store Manager for Goldmark Jewellers at many different Sydney locations. In 1998 she began working for Westpac Banking Corporation as a Call Centre Team Leader and in 2004 became a Compliance Analyst until 2006. She then worked for DHL Exel Supply Chain as the Quality Assurance Administrator from 2006-2008. In February 2009 she joined King of the Pack as Office Administrator.
From 1996 – 1998 Mr Algie managed a Blockbuster Video franchise. From 1998 – 2000 he took on the role as Food & Beverage Supervisor for the Mercure Hotel in Parramatta and from 2000-2002 at the Novotel in Homebush Bay managing a restaurant & bar for the 2000 Olympics. From 2002 – 2004 Peter worked for W.W. Hotels managing the Narellan Hotel. In 2004 Peter began working for British American Tobacco as a marketing associate. In 2005 Peter was promoted to the role of Trade Marketing Representative and covered the Sydney CBD area. In 2007 he took on the State Project role & in 2008 was seconded into the Area Manager’s role. In August 2009 he joined King of the Pack as the Business Development Manager.
Our Vision
To be a professional specialist franchise group that can deliver- Professional service
- Full product range
- Product knowledge
The King of the Pack franchise is looking to formulate a professional group of Franchisees that are easily recognisable within the market place, that offer consistency in appearance, product knowledge and support.
