Dylan Swanepoel

Experience

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  South African Hockey Association

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2017

  South African International Hockey Player

  I represented the South African Men’s Hockey Team during my time at University, with a key highlight being my participation in the 2014 Hockey World Cup in The Hague, Netherlands. Balancing my academic commitments with international sport taught me valuable skills in leadership, time management, prioritisation, and discipline, all of which served me well as I transitioned into my professional career.

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  Haier

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Product Marketing Assistant

  As a Product Marketing Assistant at Haier, I supported the Product Manager in overseeing the white goods product range. I worked on weekly business reviews with the finance team, compiling data and insights to present to leadership, ensuring they had the necessary information to make strategic decisions.I was also responsible for executing key product marketing campaigns, working cross-functionally to bring product initiatives to market and drive brand awareness and sales.

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  Michael Page

  May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Consultant

  As a Consultant at Michael Page, I ran a contract recruitment desk covering the South West of England. I was responsible for identifying new business opportunities and delivering tailored recruitment solutions to meet client needs.In my first year, I achieved top biller status for new joiners in the South West region, demonstrating my ability to quickly adapt and drive results.

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  ClickIQ

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  Client Success Manager (Acquired by Indeed)

  ClickIQ was a programmatic recruitment advertising platform that was acquired by Indeed. I joined ClickIQ to manage key partnerships, and within three months of my arrival, the company was acquired and integrated into Indeed. During this time, I played a key role in ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining strong relationships with our partners throughout the integration process.

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  Indeed

  Oct 2019 - now

  Responsible for developing and executing our global partnership strategy, optimising acquisition and revenue streams to drive business growth. - Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products, leveraging strategic partnerships for market expansion. - Create & present investment cases to secure funding for partnership programs, driving long-term growth and operational success. - Lead a team of strategists and business intelligence analysts, responsible for developing and executing our global partnership strategy, optimising acquisition and revenue streams, and internal and external reporting. - Structure and negotiate exclusive agreements with top-tier partners to strengthen competitive advantage. - Oversee the development of internal & external BI dashboards to track partner performance, enhance decision-making, and identify opportunities for automation and optimisation. - Align cross-functional teams across product, go-to-market, partnership management, marketing, finance, and senior leadership to maximise partnership success. Show less Responsible for managing the execution of our global partnership strategy, as well as hiring and building a new team of strategists and analysts during a period of significant growth for our partnership program. - Collaborated with senior leadership on the creation of strategies to scale the partnership program globally. - Worked with leadership to set clear partnership program targets, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Optimised acquisition and go-to-market strategies to achieve revenue and acquisition growth targets. - Oversaw the development and management of internal and external BI dashboard projects to track partner performance and inform decision-making. - Improved operational efficiency as the partnership program scaled, driving smoother processes and better resource utilisation. - Partnered closely with product teams to prioritise product features and ensure alignment with the evolving needs of the partnership program. Show less Following ClickIQ’s acquisition by Indeed, I transitioned into the Media Analyst role to support leadership with the integration of our partnership program into Indeed’s broader strategy. - Managed ongoing relationships with existing partners post-acquisition, ensuring continued collaboration and performance alignment. - Optimised network acquisition efforts to maximise efficiency and drive stronger results across key partnerships. - Oversaw budget allocation based on network performance, ensuring spend was aligned with ROI targets and strategic priorities. - Took on operational responsibilities, including overseeing payment and procurement processes to ensure smooth partner transactions. - Managed both internal and external reporting for the partnership program, providing data-driven insights to guide strategy and measure performance. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Partnership Strategy & Operations

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Manager, Partnership Strategy & Operations

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Media Analyst

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2021