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CAMPBELL VAN DER MERWE

CAMPBELL VAN DER MERWE

Retention Manager
Cape Town

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retention & CRM Manager

RollCasino
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2025 - Current

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end casino CRM campaigns across acquisition, retention, reactivation, and loyalty, with
future expansion into sports betting.


• Own and optimise lifecycle communication flows using Smartico across email, SMS, and push channels to drive engagement
and maximise LTV.


• Develop advanced player segmentation strategies based on behaviour, preferences, and activity patterns to deliver highly
personalised marketing.


• Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, BI, Payments, Compliance, and Support teams to ensure campaigns are timely,
relevant, and fully compliant.


• Work with Product and Payments to optimise payment methods and minimum deposit limits, directly improving retention and
player lifetime value.


• Continuously monitor iGaming trends, competitor offers, and player behaviour to evolve CRM and promotional strategy.


Additional Responsibilities


• Casino Promotions & Loyalty: Create targeted bonus offers aligned with player profiles and regulations; oversee loyalty
mechanics including missions, tournaments, stores, and gamification; track LTV and ROI by segment.


• VIP & High-Value Players (Interim): Develop interim VIP frameworks, manage personalised communications, coordinate with
payments, fraud, finance, and compliance, and support future VIP manager onboarding.


• Customer Support Collaboration (Interim): Define CRM-related FAQs, workflows, and escalation paths; guide support teams
on promotions, KYC dependencies, and bonus rules; act as escalation point for CRM-related tickets.

Retention Manager

BetJets.co.za
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Boosted revenue with upselling and cross-selling initiatives tailored for long-term customers.
  • Created custom reports for tracking key performance indicators related to customer retention, ensuring continuous improvement efforts were informed by relevant data.
  • Managed a dedicated team of retention specialists, consistently achieving or exceeding set targets for both individual and group performance metrics.
  • Established feedback loops with customers, enabling timely identification of potential issues and swift corrective actions when necessary.
  • Reduced churn rate by analyzing customer data and providing personalized solutions to address individual needs.
  • Regularly reviewed and updated retention policies to ensure alignment with company objectives and evolving market conditions.
  • Developed and executed targeted marketing campaigns to re-engage lapsed customers, resulting in increased revenue generation.
  • Improved customer retention by developing and implementing targeted strategies for various client segments.

Retention Specialist/Account Manager

Peermont Global, PalaceBet
02.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: PalaceBet is a local gaming and e-commerce company that is part of Peermont Global hotels and resorts
  • Responsible for customer facing promotion/informational Communication
  • Setting up and managing promotional/informational content strategies and executing campaigns to increase the bottom line
  • Responsible for all communication (Email, SMS, Social media posts), promotions and cross-selling campaigns for regulating/closure of markets
  • Managing projects and liaising with other departments to complete tasks
  • Responsible for post-campaign reporting as well as feasibility reports
  • Automating customer journeys, and creating systems to improve efficiency
  • PalaceBet is a local gaming and e-commerce company that is part of Peermont Global hotels and resorts

Retention Specialist/Account Manager

Global Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: DigiOutsource is a global technology and e-commerce leader with 20 years in the industry, offering valuable international experience in the world of online gambling and advanced systems
  • Responsible for player facing promotion/informational communication
  • Setting up and managing promotional/informational content
  • Strategizing and executing campaigns to increase the bottom line
  • DigiOutsource is a global technology and e-commerce leader with 20 years in the industry, offering valuable international experience in the world of online gambling and advanced systems

Customer Service Team Lead, Canadian Region

Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Processing and taking ownership of all incoming and outgoing contacts in a multimedia environment for a team of customer service hosts
  • Processing pertinent information into relevant databases
  • Handling and taking full responsibility of customer related queries
  • Performing extra tasks given by manager/supervisor as required

Customer Service Manager, Portugal/LATAM

Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Regular reviews of workforce planning and headcount, as well as identifying resourcing needs so that surprises are avoided
  • Processing pertinent information into relevant databases
  • Handling and taking full responsibility of customer service center reporting and staffing

Customer Service Team Lead, Australian Region

Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Processing and taking ownership of all incoming and outgoing contacts in a multimedia environment for a team of customer service hosts
  • Processing pertinent information into relevant databases
  • Handling and taking full responsibility of customer related queries
  • Performing extra tasks given by manager/supervisor as required

Education

High School -

Table View High School

Skills

Microsoft

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM software

CSM software

Kentico

Everlytics

Jira

SharePoint

GrapeVine Communication

Good listener

Professional

Time Management

Creative thinker

Email marketing campaigns

Brand awareness

Customer feedback analysis

Retention marketing

Competitor analysis

Customer segmentation

Customer retention strategies

Key performance indicators

Smartico CRM

Wiztech CMS

Wizteck Back Office

Altenar Sports Management

DraftKings Sports Management

Timeline

Retention & CRM Manager

RollCasino
06.2025 - Current

Retention Manager

BetJets.co.za
09.2023 - 06.2025

Retention Specialist/Account Manager

Peermont Global, PalaceBet
02.2022 - Current

Retention Specialist/Account Manager

Global Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022

Customer Service Team Lead, Canadian Region

Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2018

Customer Service Manager, Portugal/LATAM

Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017

Customer Service Team Lead, Australian Region

Digital Outsource Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016

High School -

Table View High School
CAMPBELL VAN DER MERWERetention Manager