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Hi, I’m

Dewald Van der Walt

Digital Design Manager
Pretoria,GP

Summary

In the realm of business, I've journeyed from the trenches of sales to the strategic heights of management. My passion for digital marketing and brand development is as intense as my love for a good book. But what truly sets me apart is my belief in the transformative power of habits that nurture the mind, soul, health, and heart. But there's more to me than just business and books. I am a fitness enthusiast. This shared journey of health, wellness, and business mirrors my approach to life - discipline, perseverance, and a positive attitude. As I aspire to add an MBA to my learning journey, I bring along a unique blend of professional expertise, personal interests, and an unwavering commitment to my family.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CJ Marketing

Digital Design Manager
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • In this dynamic position, I spearhead innovative digital engagement initiatives and strategic communication campaigns designed to seamlessly integrate marketing efforts across channels.
  • By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering cross-functional collaboration, I ensure that every digital touchpoint resonates with our audiences while enhancing brand visibility and market positioning.
  • This role empowers me to not only amplify the voice of our brands but also drive measurable growth and create a robust, connected digital ecosystem that attracts and retains a discerning customer base.

The Local Choice Pharmacy

Member of the Board of Advisors
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • As a member of the board, I provide strategic guidance and counsel, from a marketing perspective, on critical areas such as marketing campaigns and initiatives, the current trends in the pharmaceutical market, and competitor analysis.
  • I actively participate in developing and evaluating both current and long-term strategic plans for the TLC chain, leveraging my expertise in marketing to identify and address key challenges and opportunities.
  • I contribute to fostering good governance practices and ensuring the Local Choice pharmacies brand aligns with its mission and vision.

CJ Distribution

Head of Marketing
02.2024 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • I transitioned from my role as Head of Marketing to Head of Digital Marketing, assuming this new dynamic position to focus on our integrated digital engagement initiatives, while continuing to serve as Head of Marketing until a suitable successor is appointed.
  • In my tenure as Head of Marketing, I was focused on shaping and executing strategic marketing initiatives for several key brands, including TLC (The Local Choice Pharmacies), Partner Pharmacies, Private Label, and CJ Distribution.
  • My responsibilities spanned from devising comprehensive marketing strategies and orchestrating high-impact campaigns to ensuring cohesive brand messaging across multiple channels.
  • This dual role has allowed me to successfully bridge traditional and digital marketing strategies, further enhancing brand visibility, customer engagement, and overall market performance.
  • Brand Management: I manage and execute marketing campaigns for all our brands, ensuring consistency across all channels and marketing efforts.
  • I work closely with my creative team, in collaboration with the Head of Sales, to develop engaging marketing materials that effectively communicate our brand message.
  • Strategic Planning: We develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to create awareness for CJ Distribution’s business activities and its products/services.
  • This involved setting objectives, analyzing market trends, and selecting the most appropriate business solutions.
  • Team Leadership: I led a diverse team of marketing professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation.
  • I am responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring team members, as well as managing their performance.
  • My ability to identify and leverage team member strengths and weaknesses ensured that I placed them in the right positions to maximize their contributions to the project's success.
  • My team includes: Marketing Managers, Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Web Developers, Social Media Managers, Content Creators, and Digital Content Specialists.
  • Digital Marketing: I manage CJ Distribution’s online presence, including the website, social media platforms, and email campaigns.
  • We utilized SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and SEM (Search Engine Marketing) strategies to increase web traffic and customer engagement.
  • Budget Management: I prepare and manage the marketing budget, ensuring all marketing activities are cost-effective and deliver a profitable return on investment.
  • Analytics and Reporting: I monitor and analyse the performance of marketing campaigns and competitors, using data-driven insights to improve future marketing efforts and business decisions.
  • I perform this function in collaboration with Integrated Pharma.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: I collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and vendors to execute marketing initiatives.
  • I also liaise with the Head of Sales to align marketing strategies with sales objectives.
  • Product Launches: I coordinate product launches, from initial concept through to market release.
  • This included overseeing the creation of go-to-market strategies and leading cross-functional teams.

Botselo Mills

Sales Manager
03.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • As a Sales Manager at Botselo Mills, I played a pivotal role in driving the company's sales initiatives and expanding our client base.
  • My responsibilities spanned across various facets of sales and marketing, including strategic planning, team leadership, digital marketing, budget management, analytics and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and product launches.
  • Client Development & Sales Strategy: At Botselo Mills, I was responsible for expanding an existing client base and driving new sales initiatives.
  • This involved developing and implementing sales plans within reasonable timelines and ensuring their execution.
  • Market Analysis & Opportunity Identification: I constantly focused on maintaining a regular dialogue with our trade customer base, reporting on the progress of varietal development and changes within the agriculture and wholesale environment.
  • This included gathering market intelligence and identifying opportunities within the market as well as gaps left by opposing companies.
  • Team Leadership & Coordination: As a Sales Manager, I coordinated the sales activities in the region and led a diverse team of professionals.
  • I was responsible for weekly and monthly management reporting as per my Sales Director's request.
  • Digital Marketing & Customer Engagement: I reached out to potential leads through a variety of channels, such as email, phone, text, and social media.
  • This involved selling products or services to customers, representing the Botselo brand, and maintaining customer relationships.
  • Budget Management & Forecasting: I provided sales forecasts for all customers for the given budget periods, ensuring all sales activities were cost-effective and delivered a high return on investment.
  • Performance Analysis & Reporting: I monitored and analysed the performance of sales campaigns, using data-driven insights to improve future sales efforts and business decisions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: I organised and presented at regular meetings with associated stakeholders and customer groups.
  • This involved collaborating with internal teams, external agencies, and vendors to execute sales initiatives.
  • Product Launches & Market Penetration: I focused on new markets, including customer development, negotiated with leads using persuasion techniques to overcome objections, and landed deals that were beneficial to the company while also providing customers with optimal value.
  • Reason for leaving: Embarked on a professional development leave to equip myself with advanced business knowledge to obtain an Honours Degree in Business Management.

Safari & Outdoor

General Manager
09.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the outdoor industry, currently still serving as a consultant on a freelance basis at Safari Outdoor.
  • My passion for hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities has been the driving force behind my successful career in this field.
  • Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most renowned brands in the industry such as Rigby, Hyem, Hornady, Swarovski, Leupold, Norma, CRKT, Mauser, Sauer, and CZ, to name a few.
  • My role has allowed me to develop strong relationships with these brands, ensuring that we offer our customers the best products in the market.
  • Business Management & Strategy: Directed Safari & Outdoor's branch operations to devise and implement effective business strategies and programs.
  • Leveraged entrepreneurial acumen to enhance client relations, foster new business avenues, boost team productivity, elevate service quality, ensure sustainability, and achieve corporate objectives.
  • Communication & Leadership: Demonstrated superior communication skills, comprehensive understanding of business operations, and robust leadership capabilities.
  • Operational Oversight & Efficiency: Accounted for all business activities as the second-in-command to the Head Branch Manager.
  • This involved supporting staff development, enhancing operational efficiency, driving sales growth, bolstering revenue, fortifying client relationships, enhancing the brand image, and meeting growth objectives.
  • Inventory Management & Supply Chain Procedures: Proven expertise in stock control, inventory management, and understanding of supply chain procedures.
  • Oversaw daily business operations, developed growth strategies, and trained staff.
  • Stock Control & RFID Process: Managed all incoming and outgoing stock transfers, implemented RFID processes, conducted Hazard Counts, tracked shipments, and oversaw inventory audits.
  • Reporting & Pricing: Managed reports, purchases, and pricing adjustments, and maintained supply chain procedures.
  • Vendor Communication & Revenue Improvement: Communicated effectively with vendors, wholesalers, and suppliers.
  • Improved revenue and increased profitability by maintaining optimal stock levels of quality products at all times.
  • Demand Forecasting & Purchase Management: Forecasted supply and demand to prevent overstocking.
  • Ensured purchase details (including vendor information, invoicing, GRVs, and pricing) were up-to-date on our internal database.
  • Order Management & Shipment: Placed orders to replenish merchandise as needed and addressed delays in shipments.
  • Product Storage & Inventory Audits: Oversaw the storage of products, particularly licensed goods and explosives such as weapons, ammunition, powder, and primers.
  • Coordinated regular inventory audits.
  • Quality Assurance & Inventory Records: Liaised with warehouse, storeroom, and internal staff to test product quality and kept updated inventory records.
  • Staffing & Employee Management: Hired employees, managed orientations and exit interviews, determined staffing requirements, ensured floor positions were filled promptly, and responded to employee concerns.
  • Performance Evaluation & Growth Opportunities: Evaluated merchandising, performance, and productivity.
  • Researched and identified growth opportunities, generated detailed reports on various aspects such as Cases, Back Orders, Special Orders, Firearms v Motivations, Merchandising, and Stock.
  • Reason for leaving: I transitioned to pursue a career path that aligns with my long-term goals and responsibilities towards my family.

Morgan Beef

Operations Manager: Supply Chain
03.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • As an Operations Manager at Morgan Beef, I led the company's operations, focusing on strategy, communication, and leadership.
  • I managed sales teams, optimized supply chain procedures, and controlled inventory.
  • My role involved making data-driven decisions, managing reports, and adjusting pricing.
  • I collaborated with various teams, managed customer orders, and oversaw product storage.
  • I also trained and evaluated staff and participated in daily management meetings.
  • My efforts contributed to the growth and profitability of the abattoir.
  • Business Management & Strategy: Led Morgan Beef's operations with a focus on devising and implementing effective strategies that contributed to the growth and profitability of the abattoir.
  • Utilized entrepreneurial skills to enhance relationships, foster new business avenues, boost team productivity, elevate service quality, ensure sustainability, and achieve corporate objectives.
  • Dealt with a range of tasks, including working with fellow managers to find ways to increase sales, control expenses, and evaluate staff performance and productivity.
  • This was a full-time, on-site role, and overtime and longer hours were to be expected, especially over Christmas.
  • Communication & Leadership: Showcased superior communication skills, comprehensive understanding of business operations, and robust leadership capabilities in managing sales teams, working with fellow managers to increase sales, control expenses, and evaluate staff performance and productivity.
  • Operational Oversight & Efficiency: Accounted for all business activities in a full-time, on-site role.
  • This involved supporting staff development, enhancing operational efficiency, driving sales growth, bolstering revenue, fortifying client relationships, enhancing the brand image, and meeting growth objectives.
  • Inventory Management & Supply Chain Procedures: Demonstrated expertise in stock control, inventory management, and understanding of supply chain procedures.
  • Oversaw daily business operations, developed growth strategies, and trained staff.
  • Stock Control & Process Optimization: Managed all aspects of the supply chain, from slaughter floor to wholesale.
  • This included route optimization, truck utilization, cooling process, product calculations, and ensuring adherence to required client specifications.
  • Reporting & Pricing: Analyzed data and sales numbers to make 'in-the-moment' decisions.
  • Managed reports, purchases, and pricing adjustments, and maintained supply chain procedures.
  • Vendor Communication & Revenue Improvement: Collaborated with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams.
  • Distributed to Pick ‘n Pay and Cambridge Foods and Exports to the Middle East via Sea & Air Freight.
  • Demand Forecasting & Purchase Management: Determined key supply chain & logistic KPIs, suggested solutions for process improvements, identified process bottlenecks, and implemented solutions on time.
  • Order Management & Shipment: Managed customer order capture, correct order picking, on-time shipping/distribution of orders, and billing the customer.
  • Product Storage & Inventory Audits: Oversaw the storage of products and managed inventory levels, stock losses or damages, return reasons, and DIF (Delivery in Full) & DOT (Delivery on Time).
  • Training & Evaluation: Trained and evaluated others, which included managing Supervisors, Quality Controllers, ground staff, loaders, and drivers.
  • Provided constructive feedback.
  • Daily Management Meetings: Participated in daily management meetings consisting of cattle being slaughtered, client orders, actual invoicing, and logistics.
  • Reason for leaving: My position was impacted by company-wide layoffs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Capitec Bank

Sales Manager: Gauteng North
04.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • As a dedicated Sales Manager at Capitec Bank, I specialized in Business Banking.
  • Working independently, I was the driving force behind the bank's revenue engine in Gauteng (South Africa), focusing on the development of new business and expansion of existing business through commercial and consumer deposit growth.
  • Strategic Sales & Business Development: I devised and implemented effective strategies that contributed to the growth and profitability of the bank.
  • My entrepreneurial acumen was instrumental in enhancing client relationships and fostering new business avenues.
  • Customer Engagement & Negotiation: I met with customers directly, presenting and negotiating on behalf of Capitec Bank.
  • My strong communication skills and comprehensive understanding of business operations were key in these interactions.
  • Operational Efficiency & Profitability: I was responsible for controlling expenses, evaluating productivity, and making data-driven decisions that increased operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Product & Service Expertise: I had a thorough knowledge of Business Banking policies, procedures, and services, which I used to assist customers with their inquiries and resolve any issues they faced.
  • Process Improvement & Problem Resolution: I identified process bottlenecks and implemented timely solutions, ensuring the smooth operation of the bank's business banking services.
  • Reason for leaving: Headhunted by Morgan Beef for a senior management position.

Good Forsure Bluestar (Sanlam)

Operations Manager
04.2016 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • I was an accomplished Operations Manager with a demonstrated history in the financial advisory sector, having served at Good Forsure.
  • I brought a wealth of experience in optimizing operations, enhancing productivity, and devising strategic solutions for complex business issues.
  • My area of expertise was in supervising daily operations, leading teams, and continuously refining processes to stimulate growth, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency.
  • I was dedicated to cultivating a culture of ongoing improvement, ensuring adherence to industry regulations, and delivering outstanding client service.
  • Strategic HR & Talent Acquisition: From April 2016 to March 2018, I served as an Operations Manager at Good Forsure Bluestar (Sanlam), where I played a key part in the management team.
  • I oversaw high-level HR duties, such as attracting talent and setting training standards and hiring procedures.
  • Quality Assurance & Efficiency Improvement: I worked to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency by analyzing and improving organizational processes.
  • Policy Development & Strategic Planning: I improved the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization's mission.
  • This involved better management reporting, information flow, business process, and organizational planning.
  • Leadership & Decision Making: I provided leadership for the organization and made important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
  • Support Services Management: I managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT, and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
  • Financial Planning & Control: I oversaw overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Policy Implementation: I developed, implemented, and reviewed operational policies and procedures.
  • I ensured all legal and regulatory documents were filed and monitored compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Mission Alignment & Goal Setting: I worked with partners and board of directors to determine values and mission, and plan for short- and long-term goals.
  • Problem Resolution & Opportunity Identification: This was a full-time, on-site role, and overtime and longer hours were to be expected, especially over Christmas times.
  • Order Management & Customer Billing: I managed customer order capture, correct order picking, on-time shipping/distribution of order, and billing the customer.
  • Inventory Management & Audit: I oversaw the storage of products and managed inventory levels, stock losses or damages, return reasons, and DIF (Delivery in Full) & DOT (Delivery on Time).
  • Staff Training & Performance Evaluation: I trained and evaluated others which included managing of Supervisors, Quality Controllers, ground staff, loaders, and drivers.
  • I provided constructive feedback.
  • Participation in Management Meetings: I participated in daily management meetings consisting of cattle being slaughtered, client orders, actual invoicing, and logistics.
  • Reason for leaving: Advanced my career by accepting a regional sales manager position at Capitec Bank.

Education

University of Texas at Austin

Post Graduate from AI & Machine learning: Business Princaples

University Overview

EDUVOS Higher Education

Bachelors of Honours from Business Administration

University Overview

University of South Africa

Bachelors of Commerce from Law

University Overview

UCT (University of Cape Town)

Certificate from Investment Management

University Overview

SANLAM

Certificate from Management 1,2 & 3

University Overview

Glock South Africa

Certified Glock Armourer

University Overview

CZ South Africa

Certified CZ Trainer

University Overview

Certificate from Proficiency to Trade in Firearms & Ammunition

University Overview

Certificate from Range Officer

University Overview

Menlo Park

High School Diploma

University Overview

UX Design Institute
Ireland

from UX Design
03-2026

University Overview

Skills

Sales & Marketing Strategies

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Date of Birth: 11 December 1985
  • Driving License: Valid Code B
  • ID Number: 851211 5106 08 6

References

References
  • Raoul Van der Walt, Good Forsure Bluestar, Director, +27 83 315 2125
  • Danie Retief, Capitec Bank, National Sales Manager, +27 82 444 9050
  • Ross Rossouw, Morgan Beef, Managing Director, +27 72 843 6684
  • Hilgard Van Niekerk, Safari Outdoor, Chief Operations Manager, +27 82 920 6302
  • Paul Grobler, Botselo Mills, National Sales Director, +27 64 888 0020

Timeline

Digital Design Manager
CJ Marketing
03.2025 - Current
Member of the Board of Advisors
The Local Choice Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current
Head of Marketing
CJ Distribution
02.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Manager
Botselo Mills
03.2022 - 04.2023
General Manager
Safari & Outdoor
09.2020 - 03.2022
Operations Manager: Supply Chain
Morgan Beef
03.2019 - 04.2020
Sales Manager: Gauteng North
Capitec Bank
04.2018 - 03.2019
Operations Manager
Good Forsure Bluestar (Sanlam)
04.2016 - 03.2018
EDUVOS Higher Education
Bachelors of Honours from Business Administration
01.2023
University of South Africa
Bachelors of Commerce from Law
01.2015
UCT (University of Cape Town)
Certificate from Investment Management
01.2021
SANLAM
Certificate from Management 1,2 & 3
01.2016
Glock South Africa
Certified Glock Armourer
01.2021
CZ South Africa
Certified CZ Trainer
01.2021
Certificate from Proficiency to Trade in Firearms & Ammunition
01.2020
Certificate from Range Officer
01.2020
Menlo Park
High School Diploma
01.2003
University of Texas at Austin
Post Graduate from AI & Machine learning: Business Princaples
01.2024
UX Design Institute
from UX Design

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