Brandon Bennett

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DISC Type : ds

Manager - Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management at Atlantic Union Bank

Danville, Virginia, United States

Overview

Brandon Bennett is the Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management at Atlantic Union Bank, leveraging a diverse background in operations, sales, and vendor management. An alumnus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his career spans banking and professional sports, where he has consistently focused on improving operations and exceeding revenue goals.

Outside of his corporate role, Brandon has a significant history and passion for baseball, particularly the Atlanta Braves organization. He is also involved in his local community, having served in roles at his church and as a speaker for local organizations like the Danville Rotary Club.

Uniquely, Brandon was the Vice President and General Manager for the Danville Braves, where his team won the Appalachian Leagues "Organization of the Year" award.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

Results Focused

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Sourcing
His current role focuses on supplier selection, contract negotiation, and overall third-party management, drawing from extensive experience in vendor management.
Contract Negotiation
He has a proven track record of negotiating and managing contracts to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses in both his banking and sports management roles.
Community Engagement
Developed strategic community partnerships while at the Danville Braves and has been a featured speaker for local civic organizations like the Rotary Club.

Media Appearances

Brandon has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Manager - Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management at Atlantic Union Bank
5-2022 - 4-2024
AVP, Vendor & Project Coordinator at American National Bank & Trust Company
10-2020 - 4-2022
Marketing Director at Functional Movement Systems
1-2020 - 10-2020
Vice President/General Manager, Business Operations at Danville Braves
3-2018 - 10-2020
Co-Owner at River City Cheesecakes

Education

2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - BS from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Exp : 16 Location : Danville, Virginia, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Manager - Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management at Atlantic Union Bank
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Insights For Selling To Brandon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brandon is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brandon

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brandon move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Brandon take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Brandon

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