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David Ferreira

@davidferreira3

Multilingual sales and business development leader excelling in international markets, digital marketing, and content creation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role where I can drive revenue growth using my international sales experience, mentor teams, and apply digital marketing and content skills in a collaborative, growth-focused company.

My name is David Filipe Ferreira, a dual South African and Portuguese citizen based in Johannesburg with over a decade of international sales and business development experience across Europe and Africa.

I have delivered measurable revenue results in heavy machinery, financial services, luxury retail, fintech and online gaming, including multi-million rand sales records, rapid client-base growth, and repeated top-performer awards.

As a founder and content creator I built a digital media platform to promote South Africa’s culture and economy while developing strong digital-marketing, video production and social media growth capabilities.

I am a proactive, entrepreneurial professional who mentors teams, drives strategic initiatives, and continuously upskills in sales and marketing to create sustainable business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Content Creator

Current

LivinginSAtv

Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Founded and grew a YouTube digital media platform showcasing South Africa’s culture and business, producing regular video content and building a loyal audience since launch in 2017.

Content Creation Video Editing YouTube SEO Social Media Marketing Storytelling Audience Growth WordPress Analytics

Customer Care Specialist

Osiris Trading

Nov 2019 - Jul 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Provided multilingual customer support and compliance for Betway across multiple African markets, achieving top-performer recognition and exposing a fraud syndicate while managing KYC and payments.

Customer Service KYC CRM Genesys Chamelleon360 SharePoint)Fraud Detection

Sales Executive

Arthur Kaplan Holdings

Oct 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Delivered high-value retail sales in luxury watches and jewellery, generating approximately R15.5 million in revenue and consistently meeting monthly targets while training new staff.

Retail Sales Client Relations Visual Merchandising Stock Control Luxury Brand Representation Multilingual Sales

Client Relations Specialist

Forex Services Consultancy

Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Operated an independent banking consultancy facilitating international currency repatriation and corporate FX relationships, personally contacting 4,000+ executives and closing high-value transactions.

International Sales Negotiation Market Research Multilingual Communication

Business Developer & Agent

Small World Financial Services

Oct 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Expanded UK customer base for international money transfers, building ~10,000 customers through partnerships and community outreach while delivering multilingual client support and back-office administration.

Business Development Client Acquisition Partnerships Cold Calling Community Outreach

Head of Sales

Hilti South Africa

Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 8 months)

Led Hilti sales expansion in Mozambique, acquiring 1,800 active clients and achieving R5.5 million in sales within the first three months while executing market prospecting and after-sales training.

B2B Sales Client Acquisition Field Sales Account Management