Timezone overlap
8h overlap with US East · Costa Rica
English level
Advanced
Self-reported as: “Can work in English - Advanced or Bilingual”
Skills & tools
Skills
Tools
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).
US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.
Work experience
- Country Brand Lead Central America and the Caribbean · Pfizer OncologyJan 2023 — Dec 2024US 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…
- Commercial Lead Central America · Pfizer Consumer HealthApr 2019 — Aug 2020US 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…
- Commercial Director Central America South · Henkel Costa RicaNov 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…
- Marketing Manager Central America and the Caribbean · Henkel Costa RicaSep 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…
- Senior Brand Manager - Mexico · Henkel MéxicoNov 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…
- Trade Marketing Manager - Mexico · Henkel MéxicoJan 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…
- Category Analyst · Henkel MéxicoOct 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…
- Scholar · Procter & Gamble MéxicoDec 2004 — Jul 2005US 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…
Education
- Executive MBA · The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business2009—2011
- Marketing Bachelor Degree · Tecnológico de Monterrey2001—2005
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.