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English level

Advanced

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Self-reported as: Can work in English - Advanced or Bilingual

Other languages:Spanish (native)

Skills & tools

Skills

Account ManagementAdministrationBrandingBusinessOrganizationSalesTeam Management

Tools

GitHub CopilotExcelPowerPointPower BISAP

About

Senior executive with over 18 years of experience in the commercial area (marketing, sales, trademarketing). For the last 10 years, I have led teams in this area in Central America and the Caribbean, with experience in the Pharmaceutical, Consumer Health, Mass Consumption, and Construction industries.

Work preferences

Job type
Full-time
Company size / type
Large/multinational (200+)
Culture
Large Company
Industries
Health & Telemedicine
Hours
EST business hours

Salary context

Benchmarks for Marketing · Senior (7+ yrs).

India equivalent
$1,800/mo
This candidate
$11,000/mo
US local hire
$7,400/mo

US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.

Work experience

  1. Country Brand Lead Central America and the Caribbean · Pfizer Oncology
    Jan 2023 — Dec 2024
    US company · remote

    - Developed and implemented the brand strategy for oncology products in Central America and the Caribbean, aligning with global objectives to enhance the lives of oncology patients. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including medical…

  2. Commercial Lead Central America · Pfizer Consumer Health
    Apr 2019 — Aug 2020
    US company · remote

    - Accountable for managing a $5.5 million business across six countries in Central America, overseeing a team of 21 individuals. - Successfully led the integration of the Consumer Health division into a Joint Venture with GSK, ensuring a smooth…

  3. Commercial Director Central America South · Henkel Costa Rica
    Nov 2014 — Mar 2019

    - Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies for the Consumer & Construction Adhesives division in Costa Rica and Panama, resulting in sustainable 4-year growth of 3% and a 2 percentage point improvement in company profitability. - Led…

  4. Marketing Manager Central America and the Caribbean · Henkel Costa Rica
    Sep 2012 — Oct 2014

    - Developed and implemented brand and product strategies across Central America and the Caribbean, resulting in increased profitability and market share. - Led the execution of ATL, BTL, and digital marketing campaigns, including social media…

  5. Senior Brand Manager - Mexico · Henkel México
    Nov 2009 — Aug 2012

    - Successfully launched Resistol 911 Super Glue in the Mexican market, capturing a 6% market share within the first 9 months. This initiative accounted for 50% of the business's advertising and promotion budget and was the top priority for the…

  6. Trade Marketing Manager - Mexico · Henkel México
    Jan 2007 — Oct 2009

    - Successfully executed the Carpenter's road show, a nationwide BTL activity that involved one-on-one visits to carpenters' job sites, resulting in increased brand exposure and a 25% increase in sales for the PVC adhesives market. - Planned and…

  7. Category Analyst · Henkel México
    Oct 2005 — Dec 2006

    - Executed category management strategies with top customers, contributing to increased sales and market share. - Conducted extensive data mining and analysis to identify trends and opportunities within the category. - Collaborated with…

  8. Scholar · Procter & Gamble México
    Dec 2004 — Jul 2005
    US company · remote

    - Played a key role as a scholar at Procter & Gamble Mexico, responsible for reporting and analysis within the high frequency stores' team. - Generated comprehensive reports and conducted in-depth analysis to identify trends and opportunities for…

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Education

  1. Executive MBA · The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
    2009—2011
  2. Marketing Bachelor Degree · Tecnológico de Monterrey
    2001—2005
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Achievements

  • Accountable for managing a $5.5 million business across six countries in Central America, overseeing a team of 21 individuals.
  • Redesigned the distribution strategy in Guatemala, resulting in a 15% growth in business within the country.
  • Delivered an 8% sales growth in 2020, while maintaining or recovering brand leadership in key markets in Central America.
  • Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies for the Consumer & Construction Adhesives division in Costa Rica and Panama, resulting in sustainable 4-year growth of 3% and a 2 percentage point improvement in company profitability.
  • Successfully launched Resistol 911 Super Glue in the Mexican market, capturing a 6% market share within the first 9 months. This initiative accounted for 50% of the business's advertising and promotion budget and was the top priority for the company.
  • Successfully executed the Carpenter's road show, a nationwide BTL activity that involved one-on-one visits to carpenters' job sites, resulting in increased brand exposure and a 25% increase in sales for the PVC adhesives market.
  • Planned and executed the Tangit Tour, a major BTL innovation in the PVC adhesives market, contributing to a 25% increase in sales for the category.
  • Implemented strategies to optimize the promotional budget, resulting in a 10% savings without any negative impact on sales.