Jp Van Der Merwe Email and Phone Number
I am a commercially minded business professional with over 15 years of management experience in e-commerce sales, marketing and new business development.The Covid-19 crisis I was able to gain exposure to new categories such as PPE, Dry Goods and Health Products.My professional career has exposed me to a diverse portfolio of industries including, client orientated service delivery, manufacturing, traditional store retail, online retail and B2B solutions.In my role as Category Manager at Takealot.com my mandate was to develop the largest electronics category in South African E-Commerce, achieving this metric across key sub- categories with an aggregate annual growth of more than 125%. Key Skills: Retail and eCommerce • Retail Operations • Pricing Strategy • Negotiation & Supplier Management • Business Strategy • Online Marketing
Tafelberg Furnishers
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- tafelberg.co.za
- Employees:
- 108
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Head Of EcommerceTafelberg Furnishers Oct 2023 - PresentCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaManage Tafelberg Furnishers online profile - Website & Social Media Plan and execute online store enhancementsEvaluate & Manage external service providersManage Online Sales TeamManage Digital Content creators
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Senior Category Manager - Consumer ElectronicsLoot.Co.Za Jul 2018 - Sep 2023Cape Town Area, South AfricaManaging the Electronics CategoryKey Responsibilities:- Strategic direction and planning for Consumer Electronics- Category pricing and margin management- Catalogue development and updates- Product merchandising Supplier Management - Developing relationships with key suppliers & Implementing SLAs - Purchasing & managing stock Ranging - Sourcing new, innovative products/brands- Forecasting (Trending & Seasonal) -
Product Sales SpecialistRectron South Africa Jan 2017 - Jul 2018Cape Town Area, South AfricaRelationship building and -management with key accounts & vendorsManaging, monitoring and reporting on sales performanceCurrent portfolio: Data Storage, Servers, Printing & Lenovo SMB and -Consumer productsPricing Strategy for Enterprise, eCommerce, Retail and Independent dealers Introduction of new product ranges and training for dealer networkProduct Management: Ordering and life cycle management Product data generation for retail clients -
Online Category Manager - Computer ProductsTakealot.Com Mar 2011 - Dec 2016Cape TownManaging the Consumer Electronics CategoryKey Responsibilities:- Strategic direction and planning- Category pricing and margin management- Achieving performance targets in high growth environment- Developing relationships with key suppliers & Implementing SLAs - Purchasing & managing stock - Sourcing new, innovative products/brands- Product merchandising online - Information management & product data- Forecasting (Trending & Seasonal)- Customer telephonic support -
Online Category Manager - ElectronicsKalahari.Com May 2007 - Feb 2011Cape TownKey Responsibilities included:- Pricing management:- Achieving performance targets in high growth environmentSupplier Management - Identifying & Developing relationships with key suppliers - Purchasing & Managing stockRanging - Sourcing new, innovative products/brands Product merchandising online - Information management- Product data capturing in HTML- Selection of newsletter productsEstablishing new departments: - Home Appliances & Sports Supporter GearCustomer interaction - Telephonic support -
Assistant Store ManagerThe Rythmic Beat Group Mar 2006 - Apr 2007Cape Town International AirportStaff Management: Shifts, Leave schedules, Recruiting & Training sales staffSales management: Achieving targets, Daily reconciliation & BankingStock purchases: Replenishment & New product ordering In-store merchandising and promotions:- Promotional material - Product merchandising -
Operations ManagerStarknit Aug 2005 - Mar 2006MaitlandResponsible for:Sampling, Pattern development, Production & DeliveriesStaff management: Shift scheduling & Performance managementProduction management: Production targets, Materials ordering & Scheduling maintenanceLogistics: Order dispatch & Billing
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Executive HousekeeperMedi-Clinic Apr 1999 - Jul 2005DurbanvilleResponsible for Housekeeping and Laundry services:- In-house and contracted laundry services- Recruitment Training of Housekeeping staff- Shift & Leave schedulingFinancial & general management:- Departmental budget- Consumable & equipment purchasing- Vehicle fleet- Departmental ISO & HACCP certification processesService providers managed:- Security services- Hygiene services- Pest control -
Dental TechnicianAl Hada Hospital Jul 1998 - Apr 1999Saudi ArabiaFabrication of Dental Prosthesis:- Orthodontic appliances - Custom mouth guards- Dentures and removable partial dentures
Jp Van Der Merwe Education Details
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Entrepreneurship And Small Business Operations -
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Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Frequently Asked Questions about Jp Van Der Merwe
What company does Jp Van Der Merwe work for?
Jp Van Der Merwe works for Tafelberg Furnishers
What is Jp Van Der Merwe's role at the current company?
Jp Van Der Merwe's current role is eCommerce Management Specialist.
What schools did Jp Van Der Merwe attend?
Jp Van Der Merwe attended University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, University Of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology.
Who are Jp Van Der Merwe's colleagues?
Jp Van Der Merwe's colleagues are Rene Damons, Crystelle Abrahams, Mongezi Victor, Anelisa Mrubata, Charmaine Van Der Merwe, Juané Kotze, Tayla Du Toit.
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