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Walter Mercado Suarez

Summary

Business Administrator with 5+ years of experience in strategic account management, business development, and investor and stakeholder relations, with a proven focus on consultative selling and market expansion across Latin America. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-border initiatives and connect high-level decision-makers from both private and public sectors, identifying business opportunities and ensuring deal closure. Proven track record of increasing market share, revenue, and margin. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, with professional proficiency in English, and international exposure in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Spain.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Business Development & Institutional Relations

GRI Institute
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead strategic relationships with institutional investors and key stakeholders in the real estate sector.
  • Support investor engagement through high-level meetings, tailored communications, and market intelligence.
  • Apply a consultative selling approach to understand client needs and present strategic solutions.

Sabbatical Year & Personal Development

Self-Empl
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Period dedicated to extensive international travel, aimed at enriching personal and professional perspectives, and strengthening adaptability, problem-solving, and self-management skills in diverse environments.
  • This experience fostered the development of a global mindset, cultural curiosity, and increased autonomy, qualities highly valuable for account management roles in international contexts.

Senior Director Latin America / Director, Infrastructure

GRI Institute
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Led the commercial team for LATAM (excluding Brazil).
  • Managed key relationships with public sector stakeholders.
  • Planned strategic agendas and coordinated private meetings.

Relationship Manager LATAM, Real Estate

GRI Institute
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Supported the development and management of relationships with senior executives.
  • Drafted materials for strategic events.
  • Collaborated closely with senior leadership.

Senior Account Analyst

Brink’s Inc.
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managed account reconciliation and payment execution for Brazil.
  • Delivered detailed financial reports and analysis.

Education

Specialist in Corporate Finance -

National University of Colombia
01.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - undefined

National University of Colombia
01.2017

Skills

  • Account & Client Relationship Management: Account strategy, CRM (Salesforce), negotiation, deal closing
  • Consultative Selling & Business Development: Opportunity identification, solution presentation, revenue and margin growth
  • Financial & Commercial Operations: Pricing negotiation, contract management, financial reporting, collection
  • Communication & Strategic Relations: Stakeholder engagement, value proposition communication, high-level networking
  • Market Analysis: Reporting market needs, solution opportunities, competition activity
  • Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent - B2), Portuguese (Fluent)
  • Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce

Websites

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Director, Business Development & Institutional Relations

GRI Institute
01.2024 - Current

Sabbatical Year & Personal Development

Self-Empl
01.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Director Latin America / Director, Infrastructure

GRI Institute
06.2020 - 12.2022

Relationship Manager LATAM, Real Estate

GRI Institute
06.2019 - 04.2020

Senior Account Analyst

Brink’s Inc.
03.2019 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - undefined

National University of Colombia

Specialist in Corporate Finance -

National University of Colombia
Walter Mercado Suarez