PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated, enthusiastic Channel Sales Representative with more than 10 years’ experience in the chemical and computer software industries. A results oriented, analytical team player skilled at sourcing new business, maintaining existing accounts and developing profitable relationships. Reputation for being persistent, motivated and self-directed with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key strengths include:
•Proven ability to increase market share, negotiate effectively and outperform competition
•Demonstrated capacity for increasing profits while providing exemplary customer service and follow-through
•Bilingual (English and Spanish)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ACL Services Ltd., Vancouver, BC 2011 - 2013
Channel Partner Support Representative
Reporting to Latin-American Sales Director, managed and coordinated 15 International Channel Partners (Ch. P.) with annual sales of $1.8-2 million. Proficient in CRM use and Sales Force. Responsible for order processing. Provided customer support and web training to Ch. P. and direct clients on products and services, sales policies and procedures.
Customer Service and Cross Sales
Ensured Channel Partner inquiries were efficiently addressed by communicating needs/issues to appropriate departments for prompt resolutions
Built customer loyalty by providing updates, information and follow-up on products, prices and availability
Exercised discernment when making reasonable procedural exceptions to accommodate unusual customer requests securing long-term relationships
Recovered inactive accounts by renewing relationships, offering special business deals resulting in reclaimed annual revenue from $10,000 to $100,000 per client
Generated new sales opportunities through effective networking with new and existing accounts that resulted in 10% annual growth and 20% increase in new clients
Account administration for Channel partners and clients:
Managed sales territories and support renewal services in Latin America for direct clients and channel partners generating more than $100,000 in renewals and new businesses in a five month period.
Fulfilled order processing and shipping requests liaising with other departments with completeness and accuracy
Managed and coordinated channel partners access to sales applications (extranet, emporium and ACL support center) by offering monthly webinars orienting new distributors to business precisely and in a short time.
Coordinated timely delivery of projects by compiling documentation and collecting necessary signatures meeting international business and legal policies and standards
Startec- Vancouver Telephone Company, Vancouver, BC 2008 - 2010
Customer Service Representative
Addressed customer service inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion by dealing and directing more than 300 inbound and outbound calls per day. Maintained up-to-date CRM records detailing customers’ identified needs and the solutions provided.
Generated more than $3000/per month in revenue by cross selling additional products and services.
TECA (Environmental Consulting Engineering and Service), Barinas Venezuela 2001-2004
Sales Engineer
Worked with a team of 4-5 engineers to secure accounts by closing sales and providing follow-up services to customers that ensured satisfaction and referrals. Prepared quotes and negotiated contracts. Achieved 100% company business targets.
Marketed and sold environmental remediation products and services in a 24 district area by assessing and determining client needs resulting in 250 leads in six months
Managed more than 20 existing accounts and secured new business by educating customers on product effectiveness in a competitive market closing contracts ranging in value from $1,500 to $90,000
Developed and conducted multiple level sales presentations based on client criteria which resulted in securing more than 20 new accounts, each worth thousands of dollars
PDVSA Mining–Environment Division, Barinas, Venezuela 1992– 1997
Engineering Assistant
Professional Affiliations
Registered Professional Engineer in Venezuela since 2001
Eligible for EIT status with APEGBC
First Aid/CPR Canadian Red Cross 2007
Professional Development
Business Management Courses, BCIT, Vancouver, BC 2013- Present
Technical Communications for Businesses, Accounting for Business, Statistics for Business and Industry, Quantitative, Methods for Business, Database Management.
OHS courses, BCIT, Vancouver, BC 2011
Accident Causation and Analysis, OHS fundamentals and legislation
Education
Bachelor in Engineering, Chemical Process Engineer, 2001
Simon Bolivar University, Caracas, Venezuela