Amir Taylor
Finance & Business Development.
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Self-driven, strategic, and ambitious professional, who is keen to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. Sociable person who values interactions with peers and enjoys working in a team, whether being a team member or team leader. Lives according to a growth mindset and constantly seek ways in which to develop personally and professionally
Business-driven Manager with two years of experience, focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments while complying with relevant guidelines and procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
General Manager
Rubli Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Increased company revenue by 37% in 7 months.
- Setting vision
- Developing and Implementing business processes to optimize growth and efficiency.
- Developing and Implementing Sales Processes.
- Developing marketing material.
- Client Management - Dealing with clients' problems or inquiries.
- Developing and improving administration processes.
- Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on time
- Oversee day-to-day operations, while accomplishing my own goals
- Monitoring key KPIs that drive business decisions
Co-Owner
Academic Achievers
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2016 - Current
- Established and maintaining a comprehensive data base of tutors.
- Matching clients with the best available tutor.
- Managing all payments.
- Resolving any conflicts between tutor and tutee and/or clients.
Business Development Graduate
Wtax
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Researching and generating leads in specific international markets aimed at specific product / product, and all functions in relation to business development
- Cold calling/emailing/contacting leads to book conference calls and set up meetings
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue.
Business Development Team Lead/Senior Business Consultant
Mophy Limited
London, England
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Leveraged pricing differences to sign several independent PPE manufacturers.
- Created and maintained relationships with PPE manufactures.
- Secured contracts to supply PPE equipment internationally.
- Researched global PPE market and updated directors with any price movements or major changes within the PPE market.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
- Negotiated and signed contracts with clients.
Consultant
Remulate
London
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) industry in UK and abroad.
- Constantly updated CEO with any changes in MCA market.
- Presented and developed strategies to achieve financial goals.
- Detected challenges in current business model and suggested potential
remedies
Education
Master of Commerce - Business Sciences/Finance
University Of The Witwatersrand
South Africa 02.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Business Finance
University Of The Witwatersrand
South Africa 02.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate Finance, Investment & Economic Science
University Of The Witwatersrand
South Africa 02.2015 - 11.2017
Skills
Bloomberg Terminal
Problem solving
Data Analysis
Analytical skills
MS Office
Critical thinking
Detail-oriented
Emotional intelligence
Analysis & Evaluation
Business Development
Written and oral communication
Sales processes
Business development and planning
Timeline
General Manager
Rubli Solutions (Pty) Ltd
02.2021 - 09.2021
Business Development Graduate
Wtax
01.2021 - 03.2021
Business Development Team Lead/Senior Business Consultant
Mophy Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020
Consultant
Remulate
03.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Commerce - Business Sciences/Finance
University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Business Finance
University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2018 - 10.2019
Co-Owner
Academic Achievers
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate Finance, Investment & Economic Science
University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2015 - 11.2017