Brandon Davis

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Enabling and Innovating the South African SMME Space @ Sourcefin
Brandon Davis's Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa
About Brandon Davis

Experienced, multi-talented and up for a challenge with a demonstrated history of adapting to different industries and perfecting what I do.Skilled in Problem Solving, Client Success, Leadership, Operations, Supply Chain, Public Speaking and Management. Passionate about people and relationships.I see beauty in imperfection and opportunity in chaos. I am an unassuming creative getting ready to blow your mind. My idealism and empathy blend me into a leader that at his core is one of the people. I am on a mission to make the world better one step at a time and will work harder than anyone until I do“There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you.” – Richard Branson

Brandon Davis's Current Company Details
Sourcefin

Sourcefin

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Enabling and Innovating the South African SMME Space
Brandon Davis Work Experience Details
  • Sourcefin
    Senior Deal Manager
    Sourcefin Jun 2024 - Present
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    We're the experts in Purchase Order Funding, Invoice Discounting and Enabling the South African SMME. Sourcefin partners with you on your journey - every step of the way.
  • Sourcefin
    Deal Manager
    Sourcefin Jun 2023 - Jun 2024
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    We're the experts in Purchase Order Funding, Invoice Discounting and Enabling the South African SMME. Sourcefin partners with you on your journey - every step of the way.
  • My Supply Guy
    Co-Founder And Managing Director
    My Supply Guy May 2020 - Present
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Convenience at your disposal! We’re here to shake things up a bit in the world of retail and bring the same quality goods to your door at a great price.Role and Responsibilities:Supply Chain Management* Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain* Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts* Timeous sourcing of new products requested by clientsLogistics and Stock Management* Creation of a customized stock management system* Setup of logistics to facilitate collecting from supplies and deliveries to customers mainly in Johannesburg but with some business as far as NamibiaStrategy* Being a classic “started from my garage business”, I play a critical role in the effective and responsible scaling up of the business* Oversight and provider of direction to all the business functionsSales* Like any good entrepreneur, keenly interested and invested in sales* Taken ownership of “Corporate”/Bigger dealsSetup and management of the sales team* General Management
  • Jd Catering
    Founder And Owner
    Jd Catering Jan 2019 - Present
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    Set up to provide the Jewish Community with an affordable alternative that facilitates their dietary requirements. JD Catering has successfully catered many weekend getaways, corporate meals and family functions & events.Customer care* Making sure that each and every customer is catered for (excuse the pun) and is smiling* Turning requests and requirements into reality and ensuring that it all fits into the client’s budgetLogistics and stock management* ·Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain* Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts* Sourcing irregular/difficult to find productsStaff management* Leading our team to set up and operate a mobile kitchen for all the functions* Interviewing and hiring of staffBudgeting* Pre-planning and budgeting for every event* Budgeting of all fixed and operational costs
  • Zest Salad Bar
    Co-Founder And Managing Director
    Zest Salad Bar Sep 2020 - Aug 2023
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Fast food industry disrupters on a mission to bring healthier, fresher and cleaner food to YOURole and Responsibilities:Systems* Integration and set up of an online system to manage the store using Ecwid E-Commerce Software* Setup of financial accounting books using Xero Cloud Accounting Software* Creation of a portioning and costing systemTeam Management* Management of the heads of kitchen, marketing and finance teams* Setup of contracts, negotiating of salaries and general employee managementSupply Chain Management* Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain* Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts* Sourcing of difficult to find productsReporting to the Board of Directors * Monthly board meetingImplementation of strategy* Employee Management* Strategic Management
  • Lularides
    Head Of Operations
    Lularides Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    We empower ambitious people to become their own boss via driving / riding for leading e-hailing platforms.
  • Zee - Importer Of Record
    Client Success Executive At Zee - Importer Of Record
    Zee - Importer Of Record Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    The experts of global e-commerce expansion. Offering worldwide solutions in importing, compliance and logistics.Achievements:* It has quickly become standard procedure to send "difficult" clients my way, as I have gained a reputation in the business for being able to manage these situations effectively. * Successfully maintained and created new business opportunities within Zee, with Hebrew speaking clients; by leveraging off of my ability to use Hebrew as a second language.* Selected to represent the business at an international expo, on which I outperformed every other representative, overreaching the sales team, in sourcing qualified leads.* Tasked with running a special project of creating additional automations and workflows for the team to gain more from the usage of HubSpot.Role and Responsibilities:Client Onboarding* Walking clients through our system and process* Providing clients with an effective and customized solution* Negotiating pricing and sales* Providing effective solutions to clientsClient Relationship Management* Continuous client engagement and relationship building * Updating and tracking clients on their shipments and general relevant updates* Utilize Hubspot and Salesforce to assist with logistics processesInside Sales* Educating and Upselling clients to our other product offerings* Educating and Upselling clients to ship into other countriesComplex Logistics* Management of shipments that have been initiated incorrectly* Clearing of shipments that are stuck in customs* Dealing with the various suppliers involved in entire shipment and logistics processes.
  • Sanitiza Group
    Managing Director
    Sanitiza Group Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Assisted in the initiation of a local manufacturer selling Hand Sanitizer, Surface Disinfectant and PPE both locally and internationally. Working with 10 individuals in facilitating the process from manufacturing to sale for wholesalers, airlines, retailers and more..Role and Responsibilities:Financial Management* Setup and maintenance of financial accounting books using Xero Cloud Accounting Software* Regular budgeting* Management of Quoting and InvoicingTeam Management* Led a sales team of 3 people – this included training, managing and setting targets* Led an operations team of 6 people – this team was responsible for manufacturing, procurement and logisticsSupply Chain Management* Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain system* Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accountsOperations Management* Creation of processes to facilitate the multiple business functions* Management of Xero, Zapier and Google Sheets to create business systems* Reporting to the Board of Directors* Monthly board meeting* Presenting of financial reports * Implementation of strategy
  • Stoke Talent
    Account Manager
    Stoke Talent Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
    Israel
    Whistle is a Revenue Acceleration Agency empowering fast-growing companies with operations, teams and strategies to unlock possibility and create opportunity. My time with Whistle saw me help spearhead the sales drive for our client, Stoke Talent (Stoke), who act as an outsourced HR department for global workforces. They were recently acquired by Fiverr!Role and Responsibilities:Sales* Pitching to new clients* Assisting in working on the pitch for the team* Tracking calls, mails and tasks using the CRM platform HubspotClient Relationship Development* Maintaining a good rapport with contacts* Helping Stoke better understand the specific needs of clients and leads
  • Division Of Informal Jewish Education (Dije)
    Deputy Director
    Division Of Informal Jewish Education (Dije) Jan 2019 - Sep 2020
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    The creators of invigorating experiences that live on in the hearts and minds of youths and change their lives. Leaders create leaders and we’ve created the very best. Running within the King David schools we nurture the souls that will make a difference in the world.Role and Responsibilities:Strategy* I was considered to be the source of institutional knowledge having been heavily involved in the organization as a student, counsellor, team member and deputy director* Sounding board to the director for all his ideas and plans* Bigger picture thinker when assisting with guiding the organization forwardTeam Management* Senior team member, tasked with mentoring and guiding the team* Stepped in as the director on many occasions * Always led by example and inspired those around me to work towards our common goalSpecial Projects* Tasked with innovating our methods of educating* Brought more technology into use and revamped many programmes * Helped the team to “think different” in our way of educating and inspiring the students
  • Bnei Akiva South Africa
    Chairman
    Bnei Akiva South Africa Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    The South African branch of the worldwide Bnei Akiva movement is considered to be one of the most powerful branches in the world. The movement focuses on educating Jewish youths on their history, religion and culture. Bnei Akiva South Africa engages with more than 1200 youths annually, has more than 150 volunteers and runs activities in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban as well as international trips to Israel and PolandAccountability* I was accountable for a multi-million rand budget to a board of directors boasting successful businessmen* I reported on all ongoings and operations of the movement countrywideStaff and volunteer management* Responsible for managing a full time staff of 12 employees divided amongst the different offices* Led and inspired a volunteer group of around 150Fundraising and marketing * Was heavily involved in fundraising on both a strategic and practical level* Met multiple businessmen on fundraising drives, including on trips to Durban and Cape Town* Oversaw the team managing the image and brand of the organizationStrategic and Leadership development* Led a National Committee of 9 members with different portfolios in managing the organization* Mentored new and up and coming leadership in the organization* Ran leadership and training seminars for volunteersInternational Relations* Regularly engaged with other branches of the movement* Represented the movement when engaging with the international head office* Ran leadership programmes in Israel for South African and Australian groups
  • Mizrachi South Africa
    Operations And Project Manager
    Mizrachi South Africa Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    A local community organization connecting Jews with Israel, their history and their culture. Part of a worldwide group utilizing both experiential and formal education methodology to promote its causeEvent planning and management* Planning and management of fundraising and community events* Coordinating with suppliersMiscellaneous Management* Managed a fleet of vehicles being used by the organization’s employees* Management of the organization’s various properties Community Engagement* Created content to engage with the community on relevant current events and Mizrachi functions* Primarily utilized mailchimp to run campaigns for engagement
  • Division Of Informal Jewish Education (Dije)
    Informal Education Counsellor
    Division Of Informal Jewish Education (Dije) Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    The creators of invigorating experiences that live on in the hearts and minds of youths and change their lives. Leaders create leaders and we’ve created the very best. Running within the King David schools we nurture the souls that will make a difference in the world.Content Creation* Creating experiential lessons* Developing reading material and articles* Video creation as an experiential education toolEvent Planning* Weekend getaways* Week long leadership seminars* Innovative events to create additional engagement and positive experiencesTeam Management* Management and leading of volunteer counsellors* Running of various getaways and seminarsRelationship Building* Collaboration with different stakeholders: parents, students, teachers* Mentoring younger volunteer counsellors* Mentoring and inspiring students

Brandon Davis Skills

Microsoft Office Public Speaking Teaching Research Leadership Microsoft Word Customer Service Microsoft Excel

Brandon Davis Education Details

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What company does Brandon Davis work for?

Brandon Davis works for Sourcefin

What is Brandon Davis's role at the current company?

Brandon Davis's current role is Enabling and Innovating the South African SMME Space.

What schools did Brandon Davis attend?

Brandon Davis attended University Of The Witwatersrand, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, King David Linksfield, Shaw Academy.

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Brandon Davis has skills like Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel.

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