Dirk Voges
Vredenburg
Summary
Accomplished Store Manager with a proven track record at Builders Warehouse, enhancing operational efficiency and driving sales growth. Expert in promotional planning and team leadership, I excel in personnel development and retail inventory management, achieving significant performance improvements. Skilled in strategic thinking and market analysis, I consistently exceed goals through innovative strategies and effective team motivation. Quality focused Store Manager skilled at providing employees clear guidelines and targeted goals to drive sustained revenue growth, team efficiency and customer loyalty. Knowledgeable about recruiting, hiring, training and motivating qualified teams to meet and exceed objectives. Motivational leader, strategic planner and analytical problem solver with demonstrated record of retail success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Builders Vredenburg
Vredenburg
04.2018 - Current
- Manage staff
- Overseeing operations of the business
- Dealing with customers
- Driving sales/action plans-monthly/annual and long-term
- Dealing with contractors
- Dealing with suppliers-sign deals
- Promotion Effectiveness & execution
- Monitor merchandising standards and housekeeping
- Managing key accounts managers/department managers
- Managing sales coordinators/ sales counter team
- Managing debtors accounts and credit utilization
Sales Manager-1year- Promoted to Trade Mangager
Builders Warehouse
Retreat
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Manage staff
- Overseeing operations of the business
- Dealing with customers
- Driving sales/action plans-monthly/annual and long-term
- Dealing with contractors
- Dealing with suppliers-sign deals
- Promotion Effectiveness & execution
- Monitor merchandising standards and housekeeping
- Managing key accounts managers/department managers
- Managing sales coordinators/ sales counter team
- Managing debtors accounts and credit utilization
Trainee Sales Manager
Builders Express
Tygervalley
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Manage staff
- Overseeing operations of the business
- Dealing with customers
- Driving sales/action plans- monthly/annually and long-term
- Dealing with contractors
- Dealing with suppliers-sign deals
- Promotion Effectiveness & execution
- Monitor merchandising standards and housekeeping
- Managing key accounts managers/department managers
- Managing sales coordinators/ sales counter team
- Managing debtors accounts and credit utilization
Departmental Manager (Paint, plumbing, sanware, kitchens, boards and timber)
Builders Warehouse
Parow Valley
12.2009 - 06.2013
- Manage staff
- Overseeing departments (kitchens, paint, decor, Plumbing& sanware)
- Dealing with customers
- Driving sales/action plans
- Dealing with contractors
- Dealing with suppliers-sign deals
- Promotion Effectiveness & execution
- Monitor merchandising standards and housekeeping
Departmental Manager (Cape Gate Tile&Floor)
Builders Warehouse
Brackenfell
04.2007 - 12.2009
- Manage staff
- Overseeing departments (tile&floor, kitchens, Carpets, plumbing& sanware)
- Dealing with customers
- Driving sales/action plans
- Dealing with contractors
- Dealing with suppliers-sign deals
Co-Owner
JW Cupboards
Kuilsrivier
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Run the business
- Work on site
- Manage the staff
- Work out quotations
- Design Kitchen Layouts
Fitter
JW Cupboards
Kuilsrivier
12.1999 - 12.2000
- Building & fitting cupboards
- Cutting on bandsaw
- General worker
- Edging of wood
Foreman
Anlem Products
Kuilsrivier
03.1995 - 12.1999
- Supervising over staff
- Manufacturing of products
- Building petrol pumps
- Quality control on products
- Planning
Education
Grade 12 / Matric - Afrikaans HG, English HG, Biology SG, Business Economics SG, Woodwork, Geography SG
Brackenfell High School
Brackenfell01.1994
Skills
- Promotional planning
- Operational budgeting
- Personnel development
- Store operations oversight
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Retail inventory management
- Team building and leadership
- Team motivation
- Operations
- Risk management
- Report generation
- Goals and performance
- Strategic thinker
- Market analysis
- Operational efficiency
General Interest
- Energetic hard worker
- Punctual
- Motivated and positive towards goals set
- Team player
- Passionate about retail and serving customers
- Good leadership skills, very much pro-active
- Good management skills and a people’s person
Own Transport
Yes
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Educational Qualifications
Brackenfell High School, Grade 12 / Matric, 1994, Afrikaans HG, English HG, Biology SG, Business Economics SG, Woodwork, Geography SG,
TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Operational Effectiveness Project-Receiving, Plan Do Review, Industrial Relations, Chemical Safety Training, SafeNet Stacking & Storage Training, Fire Fighting & Evacuation Procedures (Industrial & Commercial), Reach Truck (code 05/A), Forklift (code 01A), Retail Management, Interactive Management, NQF-4, Managing Employee Relations, Retail Management Finance, Employment Equity, Selecting Exceptional Talent, Management thru Holistic Principles, Business Wise Plus, CPA- Consumer Protection Act, Senior Financial Management Programme
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7408195155088
- Age: 50
- Place of Birth: Cape Town
- Number of Children: Daughter
- Criminal Offences: None
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 08/19/74
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Store Manager
Builders Vredenburg
04.2018 - Current
Sales Manager-1year- Promoted to Trade Mangager
Builders Warehouse
05.2014 - 01.2018
Trainee Sales Manager
Builders Express
07.2013 - 05.2014
Departmental Manager (Paint, plumbing, sanware, kitchens, boards and timber)
Builders Warehouse
12.2009 - 06.2013
Departmental Manager (Cape Gate Tile&Floor)
Builders Warehouse
04.2007 - 12.2009
Co-Owner
JW Cupboards
01.2000 - 12.2006
Fitter
JW Cupboards
12.1999 - 12.2000
Foreman
Anlem Products
03.1995 - 12.1999
Grade 12 / Matric - Afrikaans HG, English HG, Biology SG, Business Economics SG, Woodwork, Geography SG
Brackenfell High School
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