JACOBUS JOHANNES VAN DER MERWE

• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing.
• Managed warehouse staff, drivers and logistics.
• Maintenance of warehouse and fleet.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Managed stock control, stock take and stock rotation on first in, first out basis.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

As a hobby, I buy old golf carts and refurbish them from tyre to roof.

Due to personal matters I help a friend with printing, sign making and installing.