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ELYMAR SUAREZ

Guaynabo

Summary

10+ years experienced & result-oriented in marketing and sales. Focused in achieve sales objectives and revenue growth. Relationship building and management of customers’ needs. Creative, ambitious, analytical, entrepreneur with sense of urgency. Continuously promoted because of demonstrated learning abilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

TRADE MARKETING COORDINATOR

FERRERO CARIBE
Guaynabo
02.2024 - Current

TERRITORY MANAGER

PUMA ENERGY CARIBE
BAYAMON
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Manage and influence Dealers to ensure volumes keep growing up and service stations performance improves consistently.
  • Develop and execute annual business plan for Super 7 Convenience Stores and “Multisite” Dealers.
  • Persuade Dealers to participate in Retail Marketing initiatives like Fleet Card, Puma Fast Pay and promotions.
  • Identifying and capture business opportunities (new sites, upgrades, contract renewals) by developing and executing negotiation strategies in Retail field.
  • Execute plan with objectives to maximize revenues and profit for Retail Commercial.
  • Promote process improvement for business line and new business by new strategies and ways of working.
  • Participation in enhancing service levels by implementing Mystery Shopper in C-Stores.

Results:

*Increase 10% of Super 7 Convenience Stores’ Sales vs Budget and 3% in Fueling Actual Sales vs FCST as October 30, 2020

*100% of compliance in CRM Salesforce, Audits and Marketing initiatives from November 2018 to the present.

SALES MANAGER

INFOPAGINAS
GUAYNABO
03.2015 - 09.2018
  • Develop and implement sales plan and manage all phases of the sales cycle-from prospecting to close and follow-up support.
  • Achieve sales goal and revenue by successfully managing the media consultants.
  • Develop a strong sales team by mentoring, coaching, monitoring results, digital and printed book personal and field training.
  • Design and implementation of strategies and tactics to improve sales team performance such as: measuring the media consultants’ ratio, steps to successful selling and tracking sales team metrics.
  • Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by understanding their needs.

Results

*Achieved above the 90% of quota consistently.

CATEGORY MANAGER

AVON
CARACAS
05.2009 - 07.2014
  • Development and execution of strategies aligned to marketing plan objectives.
  • Implementation of Regional Best Practices in local market.
  • Launch of new products with 360 plan: PR, BTL, ATL, incentive plans for Sale Reps, Gifts to Zone and Divisional Managers, Brand Building, Social Media Campaign, Website Design, Sampling, Endomarketing and Pricing Strategy for Reps and Consumers, among others.
  • Presentation of Annual Marketing Planning.
  • Cost structure assessment with the goal of providing better profitability.
  • Market research supported by different studies and tools such as competitive pricing, advertising, Kantar Panel, Euromonitor, competitive report, market share, brand, sample design, launchings and shopper behavior.
  • Management of Ad campaigns.
  • Flowchart with Ad.
  • Agency and Finance department.
  • Trainings for Zone Managers.
  • Participation in Sales Force's national and regional presentation.

Achievements:

*2013→ Growth of 11% in Hair Care and 14% in Personal Care vs Marketing Plan.

*2012→ Launch of Lotus Shield oversold 11% vs estimated.

*Naturals Restage increased in Gross Sales vs average 2011.

Education

BACHELOR - JOURNALISM. MENTION: CORPORATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

SANTA MARIA UNIVERSITY
CARACAS
07.2007

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

ANDRES BELLO CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY CIAP
CARACAS
04.2011

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Key Account Management
  • Online Marketing
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Closing Strategies
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Budgeting and P&L
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Business Development
  • Online Marketing
  • Business Planning
  • Market Knowledge
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Marketing Planning
  • Market research
  • Microsoft programs (Word, Power Point and Excel)
  • CRM system (Salesforce)

Languages

English and Spanish

Timeline

TRADE MARKETING COORDINATOR

FERRERO CARIBE
02.2024 - Current

TERRITORY MANAGER

PUMA ENERGY CARIBE
07.2018 - 08.2022

SALES MANAGER

INFOPAGINAS
03.2015 - 09.2018

CATEGORY MANAGER

AVON
05.2009 - 07.2014

BACHELOR - JOURNALISM. MENTION: CORPORATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

SANTA MARIA UNIVERSITY

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

ANDRES BELLO CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY CIAP
ELYMAR SUAREZ