Kyran Van Rooyen

Senior Sales and Marketing Manager with over 15 years' experience across advertising, property, FMCG, security, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Proven ability to lead teams, drive revenue growth, build brands, and execute integrated marketing strategies across digital and traditional channels. Strong commercial mindset with hands-on expertise in strategy, digital performance, creative direction, and client acquisition.

Branch, Sales & Marketing Manager at Sondlo & Knopp Advertising (2025-08 – Present)

• Lead branch operations, sales performance, and marketing strategy
• Drive new client acquisition and business growth
• Develop and oversee integrated marketing campaigns
• Manage and direct creative teams across design, digital, and strategy
• Act as senior client liaison and strategic advisor

Property Practitioner at RE/MAX Above & Beyond (2022-11 – 2025-07)

• Sales and marketing of residential and industrial properties
• Client acquisition, negotiations, and deal facilitation
• Personal brand marketing and lead generation

Marketing Specialist (Digital) at Atlas Security (2020-06 – 2022-10)

Led full digital marketing function

• SEO, PPC, social media, email, and website management
• Content creation, graphic design, and videography
• Campaign optimisation and performance tracking

Sales & Marketing Manager at Dulux / JF Paints (2018-10 – 2020-04)

• Developed and implemented marketing campaigns
• Managed sales teams and retail marketing initiatives
• Channel and distribution marketing
• Digital marketing strategy execution

Co-Founder at Molweni Media & Advertising (2016-03 – 2018-09)

• Brand strategy workshops and consulting
• Client acquisition and account management
• Advertising and media strategy
• Digital marketing, web, SEO, and social
• Graphic and motion design

Marketing Manager at Instacom (2012-10 – 2016-02)

• Developed national marketing strategies and campaigns
• Managed marketing for consumer and business portfolios
• Oversaw 15 national sales agents
• Media planning, PR, and digital performance
• Market research and campaign analysis

Marketing & PR Executive at NMMU Business School (2011-03 – 2012-10)

• Digital marketing and PR management
• Brand strategy and rebrand rollout
• Campaign management for MBA and executive programmes
• Event coordination and agency management

Sales Training at Volkswagen AG – Wolfsburg, Germany (2011-03 – 2012-10)

Market Research & Brand Strategy (Part-Time) at Adidas HQ – Germany (2009 – 2010)

B-Tech in Marketing Management – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2012-03)

National Diploma in Sport Management – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2009-03)

International Major in Business Management – Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany (2010)

Certificate in Project Management (SLP) – NMMU Business School

Certificate in Graphic Design – Hill College

Certificate in Web Design – UNISA