A dynamic professional with more than 15 years of commercial expertise spanning Sales, Marketing, Channel Development, Product Development, and Public Relations. A results-driven leader, known for an unwavering focus on achieving outcomes and a boundless reserve of energy and motivation. An extensive understanding of diverse markets and maintains a robust network of key contacts across Retail, Wholesale, Projects, DIY, and B2B sectors in Mexico, North America, and Latin America. Specializes in Rough Plumbing products.As a seasoned Business Development Specialist, I consistently surpass sales targets by fostering a positive environment built on trust and open communication. My approach involves identifying and leveraging the unique skills of each team member to drive the organization toward its best outcomes.Additional expertise includes Private Label development in Retail, Wholesale, and OEM sectors, enhancing product portfolio diversity and market reach.
Aztec Plumbing
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Gerente De Unidad De NegocioAztec PlumbingMonterrey, N.L., Mx
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Business Unit ManagerAztec Plumbing Apr 2010 - PresentGarcia, Nl. Mexico• Led sales Strategy to increase customers' private label programs by promoting high-quality products and customized service, focused on increasing our customers’ loyalty bringing innovation and value-added.• Business Development: Led strategic business development efforts across wholesale, OEM, DIY, and retail, driving growth and expanding market reach.• Sales Strategy Management: Formulated and executed comprehensive sales strategies for North America, Mexico, and South America, achieving consistent revenue growth and market share expansion.• Integrated Sales Approach: Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration among sales, marketing, and trade marketing teams, identifying and capitalizing on new product opportunities.• Customer Relationship Management: Cultivated and nurtured strong, long-term relationships with key customers to enhance satisfaction, loyalty, and repeat business.• Sales Team Leadership: Provided strong leadership and guidance to a high-performing sales team, ensuring they met and exceeded sales targets.Key Achievements:• Market Share Growth: Achieved a remarkable 60% increase in market share by strategically consolidating the private label strategy, positioning the company as the market leader in OEM, Retail, and Wholesale sectors.• Key Account Sales Growth: Spearheaded a 260% increase in sales over a decade by nurturing and expanding relationships with key accounts, including THD, Lowe’s, ACE, HD Supply, Ferguson, Truper, Kohler, American Standard, Casa Cravioto and Hajoca.• Product Development: Successfully expanded the product portfolio in the rouge plumbing category by 30%, enriching the overall offering and catering to a broader range of customer needs.
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Plant ManagerInnova Temperlite 1200, S.A. De C.V. (Itw) Nov 2003 - Feb 2010Carretera Mty – Saltillo Km. 65 # 1005, Santa Catarina, Nl.Overall Operations Management: Oversaw and directed all aspects of operations, including providing technical sales advice to the sales department, programming and production control, maintenance department, and management of final product and spare parts warehouses.Cost Analysis and Control: Assumed responsibility for cost analysis and control across all operational areas, including production, ensuring efficient resource allocation.Supervisory Leadership: Managed and provided leadership to all departmental supervisors, ensuring effective coordination and teamwork.Achievements:Downtime Reduction: Achieved an impressive 80% reduction in production line downtime by implementing a proactive preventive maintenance program.Production Productivity Increase: Spearheaded a 60% increase in production line productivity by developing and implementing innovative molding tools.Production Waste Reduction: Successfully led a Six Sigma project resulting in a 70% reduction in production waste, optimizing resource utilization and cost-efficiency.
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Technical School InstructorFacultad De Ingeniería Mecánica Y Eléctrica, Ciudad Universitaria Uanl Sep 2003 - May 2009San Nicolas De Los Garza, N.L.Subjects I taught: Industrial relays, automation, and electrical installation.
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Maintenance ManagerPamsil S.A. Sep 1999 - Nov 2003Carretera Mty – Saltillo Km. 65 # 1005, Santa Catarina, N.L.Responsible for: Preventive and predictive maintenance program.
Edgar Contreras Education Details
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Mechanical And Electrical Engineer -
Mba -
FimeIngeniero Mecánico Electricista
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Edgar Contreras works for Aztec Plumbing
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Edgar Contreras's current role is Gerente de Unidad de Negocio.
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Edgar Contreras attended Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León, Thepowermba, Fime, Uanl.
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