Devon Cozett

Cultivating Workplaces Where Wellbeing & Performance Thrive Wellness Manager @SupportRoom

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

As a Sales Executive combined with your diverse experience in retail, direct sales, outbound strategies, and business development management, gives you a unique edge in the competitive landscape of SaaS and fintech. Here are some tailored insights and suggestions to help you leverage your skills and amplify your success in these areas, specifically relating to business finance and funding: Leverage Your Expertise in SaaS and Fintech Deepen Industry Knowledge: Continue to expand your understanding of SaaS and fintech funding structures. This could include learning about venture capital trends, crowdfunding, or alternative financing options that are becoming popular in these sectors. Stay Informed: Follow industry news, subscribe to relevant publications, and engage in forums that discuss the latest technologies and funding opportunities in SaaS and fintech. Performance Metrics: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of your sales strategies. Use metrics to assess what works best in closing deals and securing relationships with C-level executives. Adaptability: Emphasize your strength in adapting strategies based on feedback and changing market conditions. This agile approach will help you stay relevant and competitive. By focusing on these strategies, you can enhance your role in sales development within the SaaS and fintech sectors while effectively engaging with C-level executives on business finance and funding topics. Your ability to adapt and grow will be crucial in establishing yourself as a leader in this space

Experience

  • Wellness Manager at SupportRoom
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    As a Sales Development Representative & Wellness Manager at SupportRoom, I focus on creating meaningful connections that drive both business growth and employee wellbeing. My role combines consultative sales expertise with a commitment to fostering supportive environments where people and performance flourish. • Client Engagement: Build trust with prospects and clients through empathetic communication, tailored outreach, and value-driven conversations. • Support & Wellbeing: Champion initiatives that enhance workplace wellness, ensuring individuals feel supported while organizations achieve measurable results. • Transformation: Help businesses adopt SupportRoom’s solutions to engage teams, improve culture, and transform performance outcomes. • Collaboration: Partner with C-level executives and decision-makers to align support strategies with organizational goals.

  • Wellness Manager at Vipani AI
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    VIPANI AI empowers leaders to: • Identify emerging risks early • Predict behavioural & performance trends • Reduce human-capital costs • Improve productivity at scale

  • New Business Executive at Cash Flow Capital South Africa
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Cash Flow Capital provides fast, flexible funding to help SMEs scale. I managed the full sales cycle from lead qualification through contract signing for fixed‑term loan agreements, focusing on building trust with business owners and finance decision‑makers. Key responsibilities & approach • Owned end‑to‑end sales process: prospecting, qualification, needs analysis, proposal, negotiation, and closing. • Built tailored financial cases showing cash‑flow impact and repayment scenarios to accelerate decision making. • Conducted discovery conversations to surface growth plans, working capital needs, and repayment capacity. • Coordinated with underwriting and legal teams to streamline contract execution and reduce time‑to‑funding. Results & achievements • Closed deals from R500,000+, consistently converting qualified prospects into signed agreements. • Shortened sales cycle by improving qualification criteria and aligning proposals to client cash‑flow realities. • Maintained strong client relationships that supported repeat business and referrals. • Designed and executed targeted email campaigns to nurture SME prospects and build trust in Cash Flow Capital’s funding solutions. • Wrote clear, persuasive copy that highlighted repayment flexibility and ROI for business owners. • Partnered with CRM and Lifecycle teams to segment audiences and personalize outreach. • Applied A/B testing and analytics to refine messaging and improve open rates, CTR, and conversion. • Ensured email design and tone aligned with brand guidelines while supporting broader growth objectives.

  • HaiX AI (1 yr)
    • Senior Business Executive
      Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

      Strong relationship-building skills Proven track record of closing deals with C-level executives Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement Strong leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and presentation skills • Supported lifecycle marketing by creating email campaigns that reinforced HaiX’s AI value proposition. • Collaborated with product and R&D teams to align messaging with technical innovations. • Applied A/B testing and analytics to refine campaign performance and strengthen lead nurturing. • Ensured email design and copy adhered to brand guidelines while driving measurable engagement.

    • Sales Executive
      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

      Company snapshot: HaiX delivers actionable AI insights that amplify human intelligence through explainable, ROI‑focused solutions backed by cutting‑edge R&D and a team of AI PhDs, entrepreneurs, and senior executives. What I did • Prospected and booked qualified meetings with C‑level executives using a mix of cold calling, targeted email sequences, and LinkedIn outreach. • Positioned HaiX as a trusted partner that combines human expertise with explainable AI to deliver fast, measurable ROI. • Managed the sales cycle from discovery to close, focusing on consultative conversations that built multi‑stakeholder buy‑in. • Closed deals starting at €5,000+, consistently demonstrating value through tailored ROI narratives. Key achievements • Regularly secured meetings with senior decision‑makers across the UK and Ireland. • Converted high‑quality meetings into pipeline opportunities and closed revenue‑generating deals. • Strengthened relationships between product, R&D, and customers to accelerate time‑to‑value.

  • Sale Development Representative at Touchtech
    Jul 2022 - May 2023 · 11 mos