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OperationsManager

SANTIAGO ESCOBAR

Miami

Summary

Service-oriented Sales Leader with experience developing relationships and partnerships. Strategic and analytical with a motivational leadership style and expertise in building new network connections and promoting products.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Time:matters
04.2021 - Current
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships and new customers in the USA and Mexico region.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, targeting potential clients and industry partners.
  • Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging extensive product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with carriers & clients, maximizing profitability while meeting customer needs.

Florida Senior Sales Manager

LATAM CARGO AIRLINES
08.2014 - 04.2019
  • Increased annual budget of $150M in 12% avg
  • Reduced sales team from 8 to 5 improving employee productivity and collaboration ensuring the continuation and enhancement of service
  • Restructured Florida business for optimal profitability introducing new B2B marketing strategies, bids process, mid-term bundles and bilateral deals that generated additional sales revenue of $25M
  • Managed the 40 major Florida accounts, increasing brand recognition and loyalty with a Market Share growth of 8 points

Sales Director

LATAM CARGO AIRLINES
03.2012 - 08.2014
  • Grew air freight business by establishing positive business relations that resulted in new long-term customers increasing of the operation in 33%
  • Managed sales and operations logistics for flowers-freight, approximate 30M tons of flowers per year on peak season

Manager

LATAM CARGO AIRLINES
11.2008 - 03.2012
  • Recruited to open and lead LATAM exports operations in Medellin with a new annual budget of $15M

Sales Executive

TAMPA CARGO AIRLINES
01.2006 - 11.2008

Education

Bachelor's degree - Economics

EAFIT University
Medellin, Colombia
2006

Skills

  • B2B Negotiations & Agreements
  • Sales Management
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish
  • Teamwork / Collaboration
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication Skills

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Time:matters
04.2021 - Current

Florida Senior Sales Manager

LATAM CARGO AIRLINES
08.2014 - 04.2019

Sales Director

LATAM CARGO AIRLINES
03.2012 - 08.2014

Manager

LATAM CARGO AIRLINES
11.2008 - 03.2012

Sales Executive

TAMPA CARGO AIRLINES
01.2006 - 11.2008

Bachelor's degree - Economics

EAFIT University
SANTIAGO ESCOBAR