Sampie Van Schalkwyk

Sales & Operations Executive @Self Employed

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Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated an ability to optimize complex systems and drive profitability. Highlights of my experience include: • Executive Leadership & General Management: I have held diverse leadership roles, including General Manager at Absolute Ablutions, where I managed all functional divisions from sales and finance to production and quality. As a Director at WCF Consulting and Malvern Manor Berries, I was responsible for the end-to-end strategic planning, infrastructure development, and financial oversight of fruit processing and farming operations. • Operational Excellence & Industrial Engineering: My foundational expertise in Industrial Engineering has allowed me to implement World Class Manufacturing principles and Lean methodologies, such as Kaizen and "The Toyota Way". At Grassroots Group, I managed a seasonal workforce of approximately 800 people, utilizing OEE and efficiency indicators to consistently meet and exceed budget requirements. • Business Development & Sales Strategy: In my most recent executive role at Concord Retail Solutions, I led a national sales team to achieve a turnover target of R300 million. I am adept at identifying market trends, managing high-value key accounts, and developing strategic marketing plans to secure new business and expand market presence, particularly within the African continent. • Global Perspective & Technical Proficiency: My career has included international benchmarking and travel to Japan, Germany, and Argentina to study global best practices in production and logistics. This global exposure, combined with a B-Tech in Industrial Engineering, enables me to approach operational challenges with a highly analytical and innovative mindset. I am a results-oriented leader who thrives on building strong teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Whether the goal is to streamline a production facility, scale a business through strategic sales, or oversee the total operations, I possess the drive to deliver significant value.