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Ana Maria Buitrago

Ana Maria Buitrago

Internacional Business &Tradding
Barranquilla

Summary

Result-oriented, entrepreneur-spirited, and self-driven North Regional Sales Manager offering over 2 decades of proven accomplishments and progressive advancement leading strategic vision and incisive direction to drive commercial strategies to achieve high-value client acquisition across competitive markets. Strong reputation in managing global accounts, building relationships with high-net-worth clients, and leading initiatives that strengthen customer relationships and foster client retention Leverage experience in account development, sales generation, market analysis, client development, product promotion, territory expansion, and revenue generation. Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets. Offered unmatched strengths in developing and executing marketing and account development strategies that are aligned with the business plan to achieve desired revenue, business growth, and KPI margins. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence. - Support portfolio growth by identifying cross-sell opportunities, coaching the team to deepen relationships and increase client acquisition - Extensive knowledge applied in the commercial area, specifically in serving international clients (international sale of products). Deepening and opening of client portfolio. - Provided expert representation to clients by demonstrating strong knowledge of products and services, carrying out market research, and integrating competitive analysis. - Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish the business from competitors. - Articulate communicator with strong work ethic, customer service, teamwork, decision making, and interpersonal skills EXPERTISE: Account Management & Growth Business Development Market Research & Competitor Analysis Client Portfolio Generation Client Prospecting Client Relations Team Building & Leadership Strategic Negotiation Sales Strategies Business Planning/Analysis Revenue & Profit Growth Strategies Client Networking Teamwork Attention to Detail Conflict Resolution/ Problem Solving Decision Making Problem & Analytical Solving Oral & Written Communication

Overview

22
22
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

English Teacher

North Regional Sales Manager

Solistica
Barranquilla
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • Opening of markets in Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta and Santander
  • Maintenance and deepening of current clients
  • Preparation of quotes tailored to each client in fractional and bulk cargo transportation services
  • Responsible for acquiring and managing a client portfolio
  • Ensure compliance with the budget of the new regional sales and deepening
  • Develop strategies to increase the entry of new clients in the northern region.

North Regional Commercial Executive

DHL Supply Chain
Barranquilla
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Customer service in Barranquilla and Cartagena; execution of the commercial area through quotes, business follow-up, customer maintenance, and new customer engagement following the SARLAFT / SIPLAFT guidelines
  • Sales specialist in the area of transport, integral logistics, and foreign trade.

Commercial Consultant Specialist

Alpopular S.A
Barranquilla
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Customer service in Barranquilla and Cartagena; execution of the commercial area through quotes, business follow-up, client maintenance, linking of new clients following the SARLAFT / SIPLAFT guidelines
  • Sales specialist in the area of transport, integral logistics, foreign trade, and document management
  • Acquisition of clients for the acquisition of Certificates of Deposits on Merchandise.

Commercial Executive

Ditransa S.A
Barranquilla
02.2014 - 01.2017
  • Customer service in Barranquilla and Cartagena; execution of the commercial area through quotes, business monitoring, customer maintenance, new customer engagement, customer information update in SAP, annual budget compliance and commercial visits.

Commercial Executive

OPERCAR S.A.S
Barranquilla
02.2012 - 01.2013
  • Customer service in Barranquilla, Cartagena and Santa Marta; support in the commercial area through quotes, business monitoring, customer maintenance, and support in the billing area.

Telecoverage Activation (Account Executive)

IBM de Colombia
Bogota
11.2004 - 07.2006
  • Attention to direct clients in Argentina and Mexico, advice, sales, and after-sales service
  • Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and closing new business opportunities in conjunction with the corresponding sales channels
  • Responsible for maintaining the business relationship between IBM and the client
  • Led and design the coverage and idealization strategy of the assigned territory, especially in competition accounts.

Bilingual Consultant

Atento Colombia S.A
Bogota
02.2004 - 09.2004
  • Commercial advice to the American market in international and national long-distance plans at AT&T
  • Customer activation on AT&T long-distance plans.

Line Fashion Designer

Catalanes Trading CO Limited
Barranquilla
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Creation of collection in Knitted Fabric Feminine line
  • Coordination in the selection of fibers for production
  • Supervised the production of the new collection.

Research and Project Selection Assistant Manager

Oiinde Colombia S.A
Bogota
12.2000 - 12.2001
  • Development of market penetration strategies
  • Management of market research groups
  • Product handling training
  • Attention to direct clients through the sale of the English Program
  • Responsible for acquiring new clients.

English Translator

Aseo Capital
01.2023 - 01.2000

Education

Diploma - Sales

Universida Eafit Virtual

International Trade

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
01.2007 - 01.2012

Fashion Design and Haute Couture

Universidad Autónoma Del Caribe Barranquilla
01.1997 - 01.2000

Bachelor - undefined

El Pinar” Educational Center
01.1995 - 01.1996

Bachelor - undefined

COLEGIO MARYMOUNT Barranquilla
01.1982 - 01.1995

Skills

Microsoft Office

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Timeline

English Translator

Aseo Capital
01.2023 - 01.2000

North Regional Sales Manager

Solistica
10.2019 - 12.2021

North Regional Commercial Executive

DHL Supply Chain
04.2018 - 05.2019

Commercial Consultant Specialist

Alpopular S.A
02.2017 - 03.2018

Commercial Executive

Ditransa S.A
02.2014 - 01.2017

Commercial Executive

OPERCAR S.A.S
02.2012 - 01.2013

International Trade

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
01.2007 - 01.2012

Telecoverage Activation (Account Executive)

IBM de Colombia
11.2004 - 07.2006

Bilingual Consultant

Atento Colombia S.A
02.2004 - 09.2004

Line Fashion Designer

Catalanes Trading CO Limited
01.2001 - 12.2002

Research and Project Selection Assistant Manager

Oiinde Colombia S.A
12.2000 - 12.2001

Fashion Design and Haute Couture

Universidad Autónoma Del Caribe Barranquilla
01.1997 - 01.2000

Bachelor - undefined

El Pinar” Educational Center
01.1995 - 01.1996

Bachelor - undefined

COLEGIO MARYMOUNT Barranquilla
01.1982 - 01.1995

English Teacher

Diploma - Sales

Universida Eafit Virtual
Ana Maria Buitrago Internacional Business &Tradding