Co-Founder of Ponte Vertical, Lda.> Ponte Vertical is an Importer & Distributor (on 100% exclusive basis) of several International Brands like Kikkoman, Ponti, LaMolisana, DeCecco, LaMole, Polenghi, Amica Chips, Amica Snacks, Corsini (Compagnia dell`Arabica), Madama Oliva, Antica Tradizione among several others.> PV`s main core channels are GDO/Modern Trade working with all the biggest Retailers in Portugal and also with a strong component for Horeca Channel.> Very young and “light weight” structure with a very organized and dynamic Team> 100% linked to the new innovation and IT platforms (fully EDI connected, GS1, etc)> Our services the all Brands include Logistics (in-bound/out-bound), IT services, labeling, co-packing, translations, marketing support, sales support and development with 100% of National Territory coverage.> 100% own/private capital (2 Managing Partners)Has a Managing Partner in Ponte Vertical the main responsibilities and areas of actuation are the following:» Sales – Direct supervision and coordination of all sales activities, contact with the main Clients through a Team of expert Key Account Managers, new product development, innovation, etc.» Marketing – Direct responsibility of coordination of all affairs with Brands (bridge between Brand>PV), implementation of all Brand`s policies in the Market/Clients, development of trade promotions, mkt above & bellow the line, etc.» Logistics – Coordination of all logistics out-bound with all Brands & in-bound with all Clients.» Export – Coordination of the export with several Distributors in the Palop area.» Expansion Development – Research of new Brands suitable for PV`s portfolio and relevant to the Portuguese Market.

Responsible for all commercial activities in the Company, from General Contract negotiation, promotion elaboration & management, KAM management (reporting, routing, evaluation, etc), reporting to Administration, investements control, management & reporting to all the represented Brands. This job also requires control of several other areas like Financial , Logistical & Backoffice.