GABRIEL DELACERDA
email *********.*******@******.***
Headline: A dynamic Sales and Marketing executive with vast work experience and a proven track record.
SUMMARY
I am a versatile and results-oriented professional with experience and achievements combining executive leadership and sales skills to gain new business, increase profit, and advance the company’s mission. I have a proven ability to exceed quotas and performance goals and continuously demonstrated excellence in revenue growth, sales team effectiveness, and solution selling of industrial equipment.
I can develop strategic sales plans based on company goals that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization. I am an expert in business and market development, customer management, management of market research, strategic direction for promotion and advertising, sales growth, and customer satisfaction. I can foster a team culture that is aligned with the company's values and focused on delivering performance as a cohesive unit.
I have excellent analytical and relationship management skills and am recognized as out of the box thinker who develops innovative ideas for solving everyday problems more efficiently. I am an effective team leader with active coaching, training, and mentoring skills, multi- tasking capacity to work independently and in a team, and the flexibility to meet shifting goals and tight deadlines.
I have outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to communicate and operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment with multiple departments and the public with a vision to drive the department. I am assured that my commitment to dealing with various roles and activities under high- pressure situations & tight deadlines would yield impeccable results. Areas of Expertise:
Strategic & Operations Planning
Sales Management
Business Development
Solution Selling
Key Account Management
Presentations
P & L Management
Process Improvement
Cross Function Team Leadership
Competitive Analysis
Global Business Planning
Training
Sales Promotion
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Leadership
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Client Relationship Management
Team Management
Communications and Marketing
EXPERIENCE
Relocated to Oahu HI September 2023
Halperns Steak and Seafood (JUNE 2022 -JULY 2023)
Serving as a Fine Dining Food Service Consultant
PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE, SAN ANTONIO, TX (JULY 2014 – JUNE 2022)
Area Sales Manager
I served as area sales manager for Performance Food Service. Moreover, I earned the Circle of Excellence Corporate Awards in 2018 and 2019. SYSCO FOOD SALES (2006 - 2014)
Sales Manager
I earned presidents, chairman, and torchbearer corporate awards. ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR (1997 - 2006)
Corporate Sales Manager
I was responsible for securing and managing Service Accounts across Texas and Mexico Market Nuevo Laredo, Piedras Negras, Ciudad Acuna, Mexico. Additionally, I received corporate sales growth and profit awards. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Navy
USS Midway Cv-41
USS Enterprise Cvn-65
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS
Education & Certifications
Uvalde High School / US Navy
Technical Skills:
MS Office Suite
Firefighting School
Held class A Cdl for many years
Food Safety
Languages:
Spanish, English, Portuguese (proficient)
Awards & Affiliations:
Sailor of the Month on USS Midway
Numerous Corporate Sales, Growth and Profit Enterprise Rent A Car, Sysco, Performance Food Service
Laredo Economic development
Board member convention visitor’s bureau
Chamber of commerce Laredo TX
Hotel association Laredo TX
Manufacturers association Laredo TX
Welcoming committee city of Laredo TX