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Des Plaines, Il, Us

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

This position responds to all international requests for price quotes, product inquiries, technical support, marketing materials, samples and all other related activities; it also improves business with distributors, agents and direct customers while providing excellent customer service. Follows up on inquiries, leads, quotes and all related correspondence. Develops marketing materials as needed for international customers and distributors. Professionally establishes and communicates prices and technical information to customers. Key member of the Management Team, reporting to the President of Vertex Fasteners.

Bogota, Colombia

Hired to transform the Sales Team, create the Corporate Strategic Plan, improve customer relationships, secure new business opportunities, promote organizational growth, and bolster corporate sales and profitability. • Successfully achieved a $35 million sales goal – an increase of 15% over the previous year.• Managed all aspects of Marketing & Sales Department in Air Conditioning, Mechanical Ventilation, and Automation Systems, leading a 25 people team• Key member of the Management Team, reporting directly to the President and CEO of Serviparamo Corporation.

Bogota, Colombia

Built Corporate Sales Team and created 3-year Business Plan aimed at developing new corporate business in the automotive field (fleets), including service and maintenance contracts.• Successfully achieved a $30 million sales goal• Directed all aspects of the Corporate Business Department, including strategic planning, marketing, sales, promotion, contracts, and long-term agreements.• Served as part of the Management Team, reporting directly to the General Manager of Nissan Colombia.

Venezuela

Executed business strategies to increase revenues in the Industrial Gases & Products Business – primarily in the Cutting & Welding Business Area. Oversaw sales & marketing activities, with particular emphasis in introduction of new products, applications, and technologies. Established sales goals and costs / investments projections.• Met sales budget requirements for the Industrial Gases Business Area set at $30 million yearly.• Led the Cutting & Welding Team of 4 welding experts, the Industrial Gases Applications Engineers Team and the Safety in Industrial Processes Team • Coordinated training for customers, as well as sales force.• Member of the Global Expert Team, an elite team of experts in Industrial Gases Applications, headquartered in Munich, Germany. • Regional Coordinator for South America's Electric Welding Machines Portfolio• Managed the Industrial Gases portfolio for Industrial Applications; provided supervision on cost control, supplier selection and pricing, inventory control, office coordination, and distribution through interactions with all supporting areas: Production, Distribution, Logistics, Engineering, Technical Service, Costumer Service, and Procurement.• Leader of the Two-time Winning Team of the Master Sales Award, 2005 and 2006.- Coordinator of the 1st Cutting & Welding with Laser Seminar, Venezuela- Guest Speaker at New Technologies & Safety in Welding Processes Workshop, Venezuela

Venezuela

Responsible for New Business & Application Development in Cutting & Welding Procesess; Welding Instructor and Safety in Oxyfuel Proceess Expert; Product Manager for Welding Machines, Gas Welding Equipment, Filler Materials and Welding Consumable

Mexico

Responsible for New Businees Development in Oxyfuel Procesess and Product Manager for the Gas Welding Equipment Business

Industrial Engineer, Engineering

High School, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program