Johannes Lodewyk Van Deventer

Reliable and upbeat Sales Consultant successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Well versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

• Part of a team of 5 people that designed a brand-new marketing strategy for PlayGirl deodorant and lotion. This included understanding their target market's lifestyle and creating a social media marketing communication campaign as well as an experimental in-store sales promotion campaign relevant to the brand.
• Part of a team of 6 people that created a customer-oriented sales strategy for Italtile. This included the development of an understanding of their desired design trend, analysis of competitors and customers, and using the research to develop an in-store and online sales strategy.
• Part of a team of 6 people creating awareness in general for Eco-Vet. This included understanding the brand and their market, creating a radio talk show segment, and doing research about their position in the market, their target market, and their competitors to develop a marketing strategy that includes a digital marketing strategy, a shopper marketing strategy, as well as an educational element.

I am a  Marketing Management Graduate. I contributed to different subjects such as Business Management, Design thinking, and Business Innovation at the University of Pretoria, which developed my team working skills, written and verbal communication skills, as well as negotiation skills. I am a hard-working dedicated individual currently seeking any opportunities to contribute towards my studies and future career.