Danielle Van Der Merwe
About Danielle Van Der Merwe
Danielle Van Der Merwe is a Specialized Sales Business Development Manager at Travelport, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Master's degree in Business Management and has extensive experience in sales and account management within the travel industry.
Current Role at Travelport
Danielle Van Der Merwe serves as the Specialized Sales Business Development Manager at Travelport, a position she has held since 2018. Based in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa, she is responsible for deploying and upselling Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Her role focuses on driving customer and organizational growth through effective sales strategies.
Previous Experience at BCD Travel
Prior to her current role, Danielle worked at BCD Travel as a Strategic Key Account Manager from 2012 to 2018. During her six years at BCD Travel in South Africa, she managed key accounts and developed strategies to enhance client relationships and service delivery.
Educational Background
Danielle has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Business Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2007. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management at Centro Universitário Senac from 2000 to 2003. She furthered her education with an Online Course in Project Management from Lead Academy and studied Leadership & Management at Shaw Academy between 2020 and 2021.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role, Danielle utilizes data analytics to identify potential sales opportunities and increase market share. She acts as a strong advisor to stakeholders and collaborates with internal teams to ensure the success of strategic initiatives, demonstrating her expertise in business development and sales management.
Early Career Experience
Danielle began her career as an Events Coordinator at agência um, where she worked from 2003 to 2006. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in event management and client relations, which she has built upon in her subsequent roles.