If you have the time and inclination, check out the rest of this page for a fuller and nuanced view of who I am.

AN UNAPOLOGETIC FIXER OF BROKEN SALES SYSTEMS

“My hell, Jacques … I liken your mind to that of the great, early atomic physicist, Frijof Capra, who wrote the original Turning Point and Uncommon Wisdom.”

Steve Johnson – Scientist

“Jacques is the Charles Dickens of our age.”

Billy Selekane - Professional Speaker

Who are brilliant at what they do, but are struggling and failing to get themselves in front of the people that need them.

I work with people who strive to be remarkable.

People whose calling is to make a difference.

People that want a chance to make things better for those they seek to serve.

I WORK WITH THESE PEOPLE

Click to play video

I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO GIVE A DAMN BECAUSE THE WORLD NEEDS THEM TO GIVE A DAMN

ABOUT JACQUES DE VILLIERS

  • As a direct sales copywriter and author, Jacques has written more than 12-million words circa 1996. He has published 973 articles, 323 on real paper BI (before the Internet).
  • Sales copywriting skills (initially email marketing and later, sales landing pages): He has generated in the region of R27-million for his clients on email alone.
  • He has ghostwritten and edited 36 books.
  • He has written three books for his own account.
  • He has led 12 sales teams in the past 23 years as an outsourced sales leader.
  • He has presented keynotes and training 3000+ times both locally and overseas on marketing and sales. He has presented in Milan, Teheran, Sydney and Port Louis, amongst others.
  • He qualified as a Dale Carnegie Instructor.He has a Journalism Certificate from Intec College.He has a National Diploma in Public Relations.
  • He studied under the unrivalled communication, crisis and reputation management expert, Brian Gibson.
  • He is a Past National President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
  • He is a Stef du Plessis Founder's Award recipient for services to the speaking fraternity.
  • He is a Distinguished Toastmaster.He is a Toastmaster of the Year recipient.
  • When he's not setting his clients up for success, you will find him playing chess, bass fishing, studying military cultures and philosophy.

WHAT SOME PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT JACQUES

Michelle Losco

CEO of Publishared Africa

I highly recommend Jacques for sales training - there is a lot out there, but I have always felt Jacques training is head and shoulders above the rest, especially for new sales execs. He changed my sales approach, and his tips and guidance helped me become far better in sales.

Jacques has a passion for writing and people - he is a force of nature when it comes to being a wordsmith - I have had the great pleasure of working with Jacques with my sales teams at Panasonic in the early 2000’s and in various businesses I have owned over the past two decades - I highly recommend Jacques as a real mensch.

CEO of The Smart Ideas Group

Steve Tetluk

John Soares

CEO of MADjozi Sales

Jacques has facilitated multiple training and consulting sessions with our clients, and the feedback from business owners, founders, directors, and sales teams has been nothing short of exceptional. Jacques brings deep sales expertise, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to engage both leadership and frontline teams in a way that’s insightful, practical, and genuinely inspiring.

I believe Jacques to be the finest fractional sales mentor and manager I have worked with. Outstanding wisdom and cuts directly across the ‘noise’ and finds the problem to solve.

CEO of The SwitchedONIT

David Green

I WROTE THIS BOOK

Click to play video

AND MADE A VIDEO ABOUT IT

90+ RECOMMENDATIONS ON LINKEDIN

I have a vault full of helpful marketing and sales resources that I share with my BNI tribe from time-to-time.

082 906 3693 / jacques@jacquesdevilliers.com