
International Trader at VLM Food International Trading
Montreal, Canada Area

International Trader at VLM Food International Trading
Montreal, Canada Area
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Bachelors in Business Management with strong business sense, capable to define a Marketing Plan, manage the product life cycle, establish Sales strategies and analyze the competition. Success on negotiating trade marketing activities supported on Category Management best practices (plan-o-grams, Promotions, incentive plans). Customer-focused and results-oriented; assertive and communicative; capable to interact with the different departments in order "get things done"; always looking for the continuous sales growth. Ability to build and lead a team: train, develop and provide ongoing feedback and coaching on product knowledge, selling skills, visual-merchandising and customer service best practices.
Career Objective: Seeking a progressive organization that is driven and results orientated. Offering complete dedication, leadership and commitment as a Sales/Marketing Specialist.
Extensive professional experience and record-breaking performance in managing marketing of Global Confectionary Food and Commodities .
Held senior positions such as Sales Account Management & Marketing Management.
Develop and implement annual Sales Plans, Channels strategies and Marketing Plans.
Negotiation skills, signing contracts with key accounts.
Innovator of programs, leading special projects, strategist & key resource.
Knowledge of International Trading requirements.
(Food & Beverages industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
International Trader for Central and South American markets. Responsible of sales development and sourcing vendors of frozen food: meat, fruit & vegetables; main functions include: costing, price analysis, build strong alliances with suppliers and clients, monitoring transportation, being the link between the company and clients. Search for new opportunities in the market.
Principal contributions:
Securing our first client from Colombia, one of the target markets of the company for long time.
Certificate , Marketing , 2007 — 2009
Marketing Certificate for Graduates
License , Business Management , 2004 — 2005
Graduated with honours from Business Post-Grade School
Certificate , Strategic Marketing , 1997 — 1999
Baccalaureate , Business Administration , 1986 — 1992
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LEADING STAR – BEST PERFORMANCE PSS IN 2006
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BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD OT IN 2003 AND 2004