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Chrizaan de Villiers

@chrizaandevilliers

I build automotive brands through strategy, campaigns, and customer experiences.

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to use my brand, marketing, product, and customer-experience background to enhance shareholder value through strong brand positioning, strategic campaigns, consumer insights, and collaborative stakeholder management.

I've led brand, retail marketing, CRM, and digital work for Mazda Southern Africa, Penta Motor Group, Volvo Cars South Africa, and Grey Johannesburg. Most recently, I shaped Mazda's brand communication strategy, research, budgets, narrative, and marketing campaigns.

Across 15 years in automotive, investment, financial services, and higher education, I've built brand positioning, managed agency and dealer relationships, launched vehicles and events, and strengthened customer experiences. I bring hands-on experience in strategic marketing, product management, B2B and B2C marketing, consumer insights, and team leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MA

Brand & Communication Manager

Mazda Southern Africa

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)

Managed brand communication strategy, executed marketing programs, and analyzed research to identify opportunities.

Brand Management Marketing Strategy Market Research Budget Management Campaign Management

PG

Marketing Manager

Penta Motor Group

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 (9 months)

Managed in-house marketing team, developed marketing strategies, and implemented campaigns across business areas.

Marketing Management Team Leadership Campaign Management CRM Event Management Brand Building

VA

Retail Marketing Coordinator

Volvo Cars South Africa

Mar 2015 - Oct 2021 (6 years 7 months)

Coordinated retail marketing activities, managed dealer communications, and organized product launches and events.

Retail Marketing Dealer Management Event Management Budget Management Product Management Brand Management

GJ

CRM and Digital Coordinator

Grey Johannesburg

Jan 2012 - Feb 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Managed CRM and digital activities for the Volvo Car South Africa account, including website and social media.

CRM Digital Marketing Social Media Management Lead Management Website Management

IB

Internal Consultant

Investec Private Bank

Apr 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 8 months)

Managed client queries and processed tasks related to private bank and lending accounts.

Customer Relationship Management Financial Services Faiss FICA

IN

Broker Consultant

Intervest

Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 3 months)

Provided broker support and administrative duties.

NU

Personal Assistant to Professors

North-West University

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Provided administrative support to professors.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NU

North-West University

BCom (Hons), Marketing

Grade: cum laude

Completed a BCom (Hons) in Marketing with cum laude in 2008.

NU

North-West University

BCom, Marketing

Grade: cum laude

Completed a BCom in Marketing with cum laude in 2007.

DS

Delmas High School

Matriculation, General

Matriculated from Delmas High School in 2004.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

SAP

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

South Africa

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

60k+ ZAR

Social media

Job categories

Brand Manager Marketing Manager Communications Manager Product Manager CRM Manager Retail Marketing Manager

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