Willem Johannes
van der Merwe
Driving Value Through
Operational Excellence
"To increase the shareholder value and maximize profit by improving the operational efficiencies and maximum utilization for the available resources keeping integrity in place."
Career Objective: To find a challenge to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, and experience.
37 Years of Excellence
Key Account Manager
ATT Mining Solutions
Managing key accounts in the mining solutions sector, driving strategic partnerships and maximising client value across the Northern Cape region.
Business Manager
QTyres
Led branch operations, managed sales teams, and drove business development across tyre retail and fleet management segments.
Key Accounts Manager — Western & Eastern Cape
Trentyre PTY (Ltd)
Managed high-value key accounts across two provinces, overseeing large geographical territories and maintaining top-tier client relationships.
Business Manager
Trentyre PTY (Ltd)
12 years managing branch operations — achieved Model Branch Gold (2014) and Silver (2012) status. Led teams, drove profitability, and implemented operational best practices.
Technical Sales Representative
Michelin Tyre Company South Africa
Won Salesperson of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006). Provided technical tyre consultancy and drove commercial growth across mining and industrial accounts.
Sales Supervisor
Nova Tyre Springbok
Supervised retail sales operations, managed staff, and provided technical tyre guidance to commercial and mining clients in the Namaqualand region.
Foreman
Replica Body Works
Managed workshop operations and led a team of technicians in vehicle body repair and manufacturing processes.
Sergeant
South African Police Service
Served as Sergeant in the South African Police Service, developing discipline, leadership, and community engagement skills over a 4-year career.
Education & Training
Senior Certificate — Grade 12
Namaqualand High School
Class of 1987
Bachelor of Commerce Degree
Regent Business School
NQF Level 7 — 2015
🎓 DegreeCertificate in Business Management
Regent Business School
NQF Level 5 — 2009
📜 Certificate| Date | Institution | Course |
|---|---|---|
| September 2014 | Deloitte | Emerging Manager Program |
| July 2019 | Trentyre Academy | Managing Salespeople |
| July 2019 | Trentyre Academy | Account Management |
| July 2019 | Trentyre Academy | Cross Functional Alignment |
Skills & Capabilities
Organizational Skills
Effective management across large geographical areas; minimizing downtime and maximizing resource allocation.
Communication & Negotiation
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills developed across 37 years in sales and key account management.
Product Management
Maintaining management programs and systems; correct product selection for specific mining and industrial applications.
Site Assessments
Conducting route, site and weight studies; compilation of detailed customer reports for tyre and equipment optimization.
Technical Expertise
Deep technical knowledge in OTR, earthmover, mining and truck tyres — from selection to maintenance and lifecycle management.
Analytical Skills
Market analysis, fleet data interpretation, and performance reporting to drive strategic business decisions.
Awards & Achievements
Salesperson of the Year
Michelin Tyre Company SA
Trentyre Model Branch
Trentyre PTY (Ltd)
Trentyre Model Branch
Trentyre PTY (Ltd)
Personal Information
Personal Details
Dependents
Santel van der Merwe
Wife
Wiandi van der Merwe
Daughter, 23
Stefan van der Merwe
Son, 19