Hermie De Swardt
@hermiedeswardt
I grow logistics and FMCG revenue through strategic accounts, sales leadership, and client retention.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've built growth across DHL Global Forwarding, DSV, Logwin, Africa Floorcare, and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, developing strategic accounts, improving retention, and winning new business in logistics and FMCG.
At DHL, I identified a road-freight opportunity into Africa and helped build an export approach around mining projects and road-haul exports. At DSV, I grew retention revenue by 20%, developed the Ceres Rail solution for fruit exporters, and represented Cape Town in the Circle of Champions Awards in 2016 and 2017.
I'm a relationship builder and mentor who enjoys identifying gaps, turning them into practical solutions, and leading teams through commercial growth, reporting, pricing, forecasting, and service improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategic Account Manager
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Aug 2021 - Present (5 years)
Manage global and regional client retention and organic growth, achieving annual growth targets and driving service excellence. Focus on consumer goods and automotive verticals within the Cape Region.
National Sales, Training and Logistics Manager
Africa Floorcare
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Managed national sales and retention teams, branch performance, and strategic planning. Oversaw national product training, pricing, and logistics integration.
Regional Sales Manager Western Cape
Logwin Air and Ocean
Sep 2017 - Aug 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for growth and development strategy in the Cape Town region, managing sales and operational staff, and implementing management reporting tools.
Second in charge to the Sales Manager, responsible for product training, sales process assistance, and strategic client focus. Managed conformance reporting and client relationships.
Business Development Manager
Heneways Freight Services
May 2013 - Nov 2013 (6 months)
Developed and grew the Cape Town region, focusing on market trends, client relationships, and new business development.
Business Development Manager - Consultant
CNF Freight Services
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Sourced new business, attended meetings, and conducted negotiations with clients. Handled all administrative duties related to business development.
Maintained and developed cross-border client relationships, managed new business growth, and implemented conformance reporting. Mentored and trained new sales teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MIGISTIX PTY LTD
Diploma, Supply Chain Management
Completed a Supply Chain Management Diploma at NQF level 6 in 2005.
Kempton High
Matric, General
Completed Matric in 2003 with subjects including Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Business Law, Business Economics, History, and Hotel and Catering.
Availability
Location
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