Jacobus Oosthuizen
George
Summary
Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
General Merchandise Manager
Pick n Pay Retailers
06.2023 - 02.2026
Perishable Manager
Pick n Pay Retailers
01.2010 - 03.2023
Perishable Supervisor
Pick n Pay Retailers
10.2009 - 01.2010
Perishable Merchandiser
Pick n Pay Retailers
11.2008 - 10.2009
Store Manager
Snip Trading
10.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to boost sales performance.
- Departed following company closure
Assistant Manager
Snip Trading Retail
05.2004 - 10.2004
Store Manager
Here & Now Clothing
01.2003 - 04.2004
- Managed daily store operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Managed daily store operations to optimize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated timely stock replenishment to maintain product availability.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve customer service skills and elevate overall shopping experience.
Store Man & Merchandiser
Here & Now Clothing
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
Grade 12 -
Ladismith Senior Secondary
Ladismith Western Cape 01.1999 - 12.1999
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/08/79
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: S A Citizen
Church
Anglican
Experience Obtained
- Managing Of Deli
- Inventory Experience
- Electrical Appliance Etc.
- Fruit & Veg’s Functionality
- Manage & Delegate Staff & Merchandisers
- Scheduling of Staff
- Fridge Cleaning Rosters
- Back Of House
- Merchandising
- Department Stock Takes
- Sap System Roster Orders
Languages
Afrikaans, English
First Language
Timeline
General Merchandise Manager
Pick n Pay Retailers
06.2023 - 02.2026
Perishable Manager
Pick n Pay Retailers
01.2010 - 03.2023
Perishable Supervisor
Pick n Pay Retailers
10.2009 - 01.2010
Perishable Merchandiser
Pick n Pay Retailers
11.2008 - 10.2009
Store Manager
Snip Trading
10.2004 - 05.2008
Assistant Manager
Snip Trading Retail
05.2004 - 10.2004
Store Manager
Here & Now Clothing
01.2003 - 04.2004
Store Man & Merchandiser
Here & Now Clothing
01.2001 - 01.2003
Grade 12 -
Ladismith Senior Secondary
01.1999 - 12.1999