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  Latin America Senior & General Management Executive Search


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Managing Director (Gerente General) - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Latin America location

COMPANY:  Major Global logistics services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Latin America General Manager, experienced in the logistics services field. Self starter and self motivated, with strong leadership experience

Recruiter seeks a Latin America General Manager, on behalf of a major $multi-billion US logistics firm, that plans to open a new country office. Ideal experiences: Ocean/Air carrier relationships; Ocean/Air operational experience


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America General Manager (Director General) - Service Sector

LOCATION: Latin America location

COMPANY:  Major US Service Sector firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fluent in English and Spanish; Latin America General Manager with full Profit and Loss responsibility overseeing the local company’s Operational, Marketing, Business Development, Financial, HR and Legal departments.. The Latin America General Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US service sector firm, a Latin America General Manager. The duties of the Latin America General Manager include: 

-- Full responsibility for all of the functional business elements of the operations (i.e., legal, finance, human resources, systems and security operations) on a daily basis;

-- Ensuring high quality services are consistently provided by the Company in a timely and cost effective manner to all customers;

-- Managing the financial performance of  the operation including revenue, cash flow and P& L statements to ensure the profitability of our operations;

-- Evaluating the marketplace for new business opportunities;

-- Developing and executing strategies to grow revenues

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America General Manager - Financial Software and Equipment

LOCATION: Latin American Location

COMPANY:  Major American Electronic Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual Latin America general manager with strong regional financial sector contacts

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major US electronic equipment and software firm serving the banking industry, a Latin America general manager who would be responsible for starting up a new country operation. Position will initially supervise 50, including sales, finance and administration.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Director - Computer Parts

LOCATION: US - Florida (Miami)

COMPANY: Fast-Growing Computer Parts Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced hunter-prospector Latin America Sales Manager/ Latin America Sales Director who thoroughly knows the ins and outs of the Latin America computer products market. Fluent English and Spanish

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast-growing American firm in the B2B computer parts and computer services sector, a Latin America Sales Manager or Latin America Sales Director who can establish and maintain business in the Latin America region. The prime focus is to particularly be on Spanish-speaking countries. It is imperative that the Latin America Sales Manager or Latin America Sales Director be a self-starter and path-breaker who can open doors to new customers and negotiate deals personally and follow up on those customers.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America General Manager - Specialty Chemicals

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY:  Major US Chemicals Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  fast-paced general manager.  An Argentina General Manager who is familiar with the management style of a multinational foreign company; preferably with experience in multinational companies.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major US chemicals firm, an Argentina General Manager for an important Argentina business unit. Position reports to President of Latin America. The Argentina General Manager is responsible for all aspects of business performance in this region and has full P&L responsibility. Key responsibilities of the position include:

•   Lead organization consisting of Sales, Technical, Financial and Logistics departments.

•   Implement Strategic Business Unit (SBU) strategies together with regional Market Development Managers and lead the commercial team to pursue the most attractive market opportunities for the current product mix and market segments to maximize growth potential.

•   Strengthen the organization’s performance in executing firm’s global Mission, Vision, Strategies, Six Global Operating Principles, Best Practices programs.



EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Major Logistics Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced 3PL General Manager. Strong communicator and hands-on mentor to junior managers. Fluent English and Spanish

Recruiter seeks a Mexico General Manager on behalf of a major global logistics services firm. The General Manager provides support and technical expertise to business efforts that impact areas including operations, incentives, finance modeling, pricing, financial reporting, staffing, budget and forecast development, and new business ventures. The General Manager is responsible for the performance of multiple operating locations in the assigned region.  This includes, but is not limited to: Meeting daily customer shipping expectations, delivering against customer contract metrics, budget adherence, labor and asset management, and developing operational improvement programs to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Scope
*       Production: Inbound, Wholesale Pick & Pack, Equipment, Replenishment
*       Planning & Process Governance: Order Planning, Slotting Analysis, Inventory, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Quality, Safety
*       Distribution: Shipping, Traffic, Transportation, Procurement, Customer Service
*       Building Infrastructure: IT, Maintenance, Security
*       Returns: Rejects, Cancellation
*       Finance: Procurement, Business Analyst, Budget Control


Key responsibilities
*       Negotiate with customer, follow up and achieve KPI's
*       Develop operational performance, financial goals, and growth plans with Account Management Directors
*       Ensure daily shipping activities are executed and accountable for performance shortfalls -develop corrective action plans when performance falls below target
*       Optimize short and long range labor and asset pool for the region and leverage regions
*       Build and improve relationships with suppliers of services -carriers, etc. to improve regional execution performance
*       Ensure efficiency and quality goals are attained at each location
*       Lead Human Resource development through appropriate training, development and succession planning
*       Align organization to embody company values
*       Implement account management strategy and metrics to ensure process commonality and continuity across regions for individual customers / industries
*       Drive standardization across warehouse execution procedures
*       Develop consistency across regions with other regional operations directors


Expectations
*       Define tasks and activities for each area within the scope and align them to create a single workforce
*       Create effective communication bridge with client
*       Provide a clear view of the purpose of each area to the main Managers and delimit their scope and activities
*       Provide support and guidelines to direct reports
*       Establish deadlines for each area
*       Create plans and strategies for continuous improvement
*       Meet Targets within time
*       Have a proper management of time for the established targets
*       Partnership with Human Resources' development efforts and integrate his/her team to the activities proposed by setting the example
*       Improve firm's leadership team impression by exceeding results expectations from client and by keeping a positive attitude
*       Demonstration of Core Values inside and outside the Warehouse
*       Demonstration of the following competencies: Managing Vision & Purpose; Strategic Agility

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Marine Logistics

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY:  Major Global Marine Logistics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, fluent Spanish and English Logistics Services General Manager.

Recruiter seeks a Mexico General Manager, on behalf of a global firm providing marine logistics, serving the international container shipping sector. Reporting to the Vice President of the North America Region, the Mexico General Manager directs and coordinates agency activities of one or more departments such as Customer Service, Marketing and Sales, Operations (Equipment Control, Maintenance & Repair), Logistics, Export and Import account performance and freight finance matters.  Directs daily operations to ensure compliance with company business/financial goals.  Coordinates the formulation and/or administration of organization policies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and/or supervisors.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Direct profit & loss responsibility for this operating entity; achieve budget forecast in terms of sales, revenues, costs, operational profits as well as market share.

•   Responsible for the daily operations and oversight of a stand-alone agency employing 15 employees (of various disciplines) with primary responsibility for all commercial, financial, logistic and operation activities within the incumbent’s area of responsibility.  Related duties are successfully accomplished through delegation of activities and responsibilities to senior management team members.

•   Formulate plans, lead and implement effective business strategies designed to increase sales revenues and operational profits generated through existing and new business lines, in line with global strategy.

•   Apply industry experience to identify and develop new business opportunities with the objective to expand the present scope of this operation

•   Conduct regular business reviews and maintain close contacts with key stakeholders (customers, suppliers, staff) to build value-based relationships

•   Monitor competitive activities by improving the market intelligence and by implementing pro-active counter-actions.

•   Demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills to ensure continuity and staff  development, whilst recognizing the importance of innovation and diversification

•   Deliver results through performance monitoring, measurement and KPI adherence

•   Ensure the highest level of service to customers, in order to build a trustworthy and long lasting relationship

 

Competencies

•   5 years experience in container shipping and liner operations at management level is a pre-requisite and knowledge of logistics and terminals is a distinct advantage

•   Strong knowledge and understanding of maritime operations and laws

•   Strong business acumen to include but not limited to finance, budget planning, sales and marketing, human resources management and organizational development.

•   Significant experience in sales & marketing and business development

•   Customer Focus – Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers.

•   Ability in implement change, whilst recognizing traditional & cultural values. Open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

•   Prior working experience in Shipping agencies

•   Assertive, result-oriented, self-motivated and outgoing individual.

•   Excellent leadership combined with excellent interpersonal, communications, presentations, negotiation and team-building skills.

•   Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance / punctuality requirements.

•   Job Knowledge – Understand duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission / values, and conveys good news and bad.

•   Productivity – Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.

•   Quality – Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns /

acts on quality problems.

•   Teamwork – Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

•   Leadership – Is a forward thinking visionary, gives guidance and direction to others, develops talent, is a resourceful problem solver, exhibits company values, is ethical and honest, strives to do the right thing when dealing with others.

•   Integrity / Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good new and bad. Open-minded, technically adept and able to act with integrity

•   Interpersonal Skills – Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism Able to work autonomously, under pressure, to agreed deadlines & KPIs;

•   Keen to build a long-term relationship with the client.



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Business General Manager - Consumer Products (CPG)

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Fast-Growing Consumer Products and Personal Products Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Brazil Sales and Marketing Director or Brazil General Manager from the CPG sector who is able to start up business in Brazil. Very entrepreneurial, s/he should be capable of starting a greenfield operation.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a successful Asian CPG manufacturer, a Brazil Business General Manager. The Brazil Business General Manager will handle all the firm's business in Brazil. S/he will work alone first to develop the Brazil Market for the firm. Other key points:

1. Managing operational process from part supply chain, marketing, sales, and relation with commercial partner.
2. Planning, forecasting & strategy
3. Collaboration and operational report with headquarters team. Periodically report.
4. Manage spending expenses for running operational.
5. Managing specifically the route to market such as modern channel and general trade channel distribution.
6. The Brazil Business General Manager will be in charge of all business for the Brazil Market and eventually other South American countries

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Colombia Country Manager - Oil and Gas

LOCATION: Colombia (Bogota)

COMPANY:  International energy exploration firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally-focused, startup oil and gas general manager

Recruiter, on behalf of a firm engaged in energy exploration, seeks a Colombia Country Manager.
• Advise of industrial, economic, commercial and political developments in Colombia.
• Provide general advice regarding prevailing commercial practices and social customs in Colombia.
• Keep Company and its affiliates fully informed of the potential for business in Colombia.
• Report at least weekly on general industry activity and other matters related to Company’s activities.
• Assist employees of Company or its affiliates in obtaining visas and in making travel arrangements to, in and from Colombia.
• Accompany employees of Company or its affiliates on business trips.
• Provide introductions, contacts and liaison services with Colombia government ministries or agencies.
• Assist Company or its affiliates in the negotiation and administration of relevant contracts.
• Provide advice and assistance in obtaining and maintaining such government permits, licenses and approvals as may be necessary or desirable in connection with Company or its affiliates.
• Assist in establishing operating offices and bases in preparation for a drilling campaign.
• Assist with the direction and supervision of drilling and seismic operations, identifying and endeavoring to resolve related problems.
• Act as first point of contact and maintain and enhance good relationships between Company and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Taxation Department, other regulatory bodies and contractors.
• Advise on and coordinate compliance obligations with financial, tax and reporting obligations. Assist in the supervision of Company’s accountants. Manage local bank account and make payments of local invoices.
• Represent Company in official TCMs/OCMs and before government as required.
• Perform such other services as may be reasonably requested by Company or its affiliates. Advise of industrial, economic, commercial and political developments in Colombia.

Minimum Requirements
• BSc.(MSc preferred) Degree in Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering, International Business or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
• 20 years or more of hands-on experience in drilling, petroleum engineering, tendering and contracting, environmental compliance, facilities design, engineering, construction, installation and commissioning projects and production operations. 10 or more years of overseas representation for a major oil company or working directly for the host country government assigned to the Energy division.
• Proven general understanding of all phases of exploration, drilling, development and production operations in an international deepwater environment.
• Ability to give coherent and persuasive presentations of budgets, work programs - seismic and drilling programs, general operations and related policies, procedures, systems and processes.
• Ability to travel and effectively work with government, partner and company personnel in all countries where the Company holds concessions and permits.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other MS office software.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Multi-cultural skills are essential



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager (Director General) - High Volume Industrial Products

LOCATION: Mexico (Ciudad Júarez, Chihuahua)

COMPANY:  Major US Industrial durables firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fluent in English and Spanish; Mexico General Manager with a strong manufacturing improvement experience. The Mexico General Manager should be a strong communicator and possess superior leadership abilities.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US industrial products firm, a Mexico General Manager. Reporting to the VP of Global Operations, the Mexico General Manager will lead the efficient and effective delivery of the goals and objectives of the company within the approved annual budget by utilizing the solid demonstrable financial expertise. The Mexico General Manager's responsibility is to supervise the financial, legal, and operational affairs of the company. Drives continuous improvement and standard work across all organizational elements sing Key Performance Indicator metrics formats, balanced scorecards, and other systems of maintaining measurement and accountability

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

---Responsible for the strategic direction of the business

---Full P&L responsibility: Review income statement, analyze variances and initiate plans to address problems areas

---Establishing the goals and objectives of the company and ensuring their delivery according to the business plan.

---Oversee operations, quality, safety, compliance and administration.

---Build an organization of strong technical and manufacturing talent to support the rapidly growing business.

---Managing the performance of the company's staff and senior management through effective key performance indicators, targets, and goal settings, targets as appropriate.

---Analyzing and assessing continually the company's performance against the stated objectives.

---Developing and finalizing a business plan and developing and managing budget of the division and achieving stand-alone productivity for business.

---Developing an operational plan such as procurement, assembly, service support, and contract manufacturing, for the growth and launch of the company's products.

---Identifying, evaluating and selecting optimal contract manufacturing, services and assembly partners.

 

Education Requirements:

---BS degree in engineering or management

---MS degree in Management  (preferred)

---Six-Sigma Black Belt Certification (preferred)

---Min. 10 years of experience in operations field

 

Experience:

---Strong career trajectory in a manufacturing environment is essential

---Experience in a large manufacturing organization, and experience with multi-national business are also preferred.

---A record of success in driving continuous improvement and rapid customer response

---Superior leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively manage and develop a diverse team of people, and facilitate effective business inter-action.

---Interpersonal Skills - Ability to work well with all levels of the organization in a matrix environment to drive change

---Confident - Able to be flexible and open to others ideas but confident in one's abilities to question others.

---Broad business and technical aptitude

 

Skills and Specifications

---Knowledge of management principles.

---Possessing confidence, experience, and skills to support company activities.

---Ability to manage conflicting interests of business partners.

---Good communicator, active listener, and possess strong decision-making skills.

---Good team player.

---International travel 25%

 

Key Competencies:

---Bilingual (Spanish & English) required

---Strong (written & spoken) Communications Skills at all levels

---Strong decision making skills

---Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, influential and inspirational

---Possessing confidence, experience and skills to support company activities

---Ability to manage conflicting interests of business partners

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Argentina Country Manager - Quickserve Food

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY:  Major U.S. Franchised Quickserve Restaurant Chain

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented QSR Business Manager with strong leadership abilities with corporate staff and country franchisees. Strategic thinker with innovative vision.

Recruiter seeks an Argentina Country Manager, on behalf of a leading American fastfood chain. The Argentina Country Manager will provide business leadership to the country based on a results driven approach for achieving sales, profit and development goals. The Argentina Country Manager co-creates a vision and strategy for the business according to country’s long term opportunities and needs. Leads and manages the strategic planning for the business unit. Coordinates with the Latin America Regional Director, Area development manager(s), Development Agents, and Franchisees as well as Operations, Marketing, Development and Supply chain (R&D, IPC, etc) to implement strategies and initiatives that maximize country potential. Ensures a balance between immediate and long term priorities by coaching and developing the country team. The Country director drives innovative business improvements to support brand growth, increase profit, and increase market share to realize the potential of the top tier country (min potential of 1500+ restaurants & USD$500mm+ in gross sales).

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Director of Operations - Advertising

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico, D.F.)

COMPANY: Major global consumer advertising firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  Mexico Director of Operations from the advertising sector with good financial background. Fluency in English and Spanish desired.

•   A minimum of 7 plus years in advertising and marketing with the last 2 years in leadership.

•   A strong understanding of the Mexican business community, business regulations and start-up requirements.

•   Highly skilled in developing and maintaining business relationships and partnerships with the local community and international partners.

•   Experience to manage senior clients, and to solve most problems or issues that arise at the client or agency.  Is able to develop and implement efficient processes to accomplish objectives.

•   Strong strategic abilities. Is able to independently articulate a clear and actionable strategy that meets objectives.  Is able to help others improve their strategic thinking.

•   Extremely proactive. Thinks ahead.  Adds value at every stage – seeks out opportunities for generating revenue, developing relationships, winning new business

Recruiter, on behalf of a very successful international consumer advertising firm, seeks a Mexico Director of Operations who manages the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth.

•   Directs internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise.

•   Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives. The Mexico Director of Operations recommends their adoption to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

•   Directs the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the enterprise.

•   Develops and establishes operating policies consistent with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)’s broad policies and objectives and insures their adequate execution.  Appraises and evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and reports these results to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

•   Insures that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with laws governing business operations.

•   Develops and maintains a sound plan of organization.  S/he establishes policies to insure adequate management development and to provide for capable management succession for those functions/business units falling under his/her responsibility.

•   Directs the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel policies throughout the organization, including compensation policies and employee benefit plans.  Insures that the interests and welfare of employees as individuals are preserved and protected.

•   Provide leadership for the agency in terms of clients, staff, new business, and overall direction.

•   Monitor agency profitability, operating budgets, cash flow and investments.

•   Assist in the development of growth plans for the agency.

•   Maintain agency contact with the executive management of selected clients.

•   Explore and evaluate growth opportunities for the agency in terms of new services or profit centers.

•   Assist in the implementation of all new plans and programs of the agency.

•   Work with agency attorney on all legal matters concerning the agency.

•   Maintain an open line of communications with all members of the staff.

•   Recruitment of potential new employees.

•   Maintain communications with key media contacts and suppliers.


 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Pharmaceutical Services

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY:  Major Pharmaceutical Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Mexico Country Manager from pharma services sector. Fluent Spanish and English.
• Set goals and is accountable for the organizational growth, productivity enhancement, quality delivery and employee engagement
• Align country priorities with strategic direction, execute local operational and strategic plans, ensuring local, regional and global alignment
• Mobilize, motivate and engage staff, encourage mutual support, drive the culture of self-reporting, prevent conflicts
• Search for ways to increase client satisfaction
• Lead by example

Recruiter seeks a Mexico General Manager, on behalf of a leading firm serving the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. The Mexico Country Head position is a key role within firm's organisational hierarchy. It acts as the interface between strategy determination and execution at the local country level. The Mexico Country Head will act as the figurehead for their country, representing staff and explaining cultural or local practice. They will be accountable (in a matrix organisation) for all activities in their country(ies) especially Quality Management, Operational Performance, Financial Delivery and firm's Compelling Offer. The Country Head will represent Mexico both internally and externally to clients. Overall, the Mexico Country Head will be accountable for all activities in their domain. The Mexico Country Head’s key responsibilities are:
• Demonstrates leadership in driving the organization towards established goals (business, client & quality)
• Has overall accountability for quality, performance and GCP compliance
• Has overall accountability for legal and regulatory requirement compliance; acts as local regulatory expert (if not delegated)
• Has overall accountability for Country profitability (measured as Country Margin)
• Has overall line management responsibility for all employees staff in country within a matrix organization and direct line management responsibility for assigned staff; ensures general training and quality control of all staff
• Ensures growth of country operations, develops strategy for expansion
• Has ultimate staff recruitment and talent development responsibility
• Is responsible for resource and utilization management, budget spent and delivery on country profitability goals
• Responsible for site activation commitments for country including: sign off on initially agreed commitments
• Is local key contact for business development/client relations, works closely with strategic clients and ensures client satisfaction
• Can be involved in local vendor management (subCRO and suppliers)
• Performs office management (if office administrative head responsibilities included)
• Further enhances reputation of organization, promotes brand name

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Managing Director - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY:  Major pharmaceutical firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced pharma industry Mexico General Manager with strong marketing background. Fluent Spanish and English.

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Managing Director for a pharmaceutical firm.
· Focused on increasing revenue, profit and improve Organizational Development.
· Know the Mexican pharmaceutical industry and its players. Experience in Specialty Drugs is a plus. Have a good relationship with all players in the industry, as well as Public and Private Hospitals.
· Oversee the development and implementation of a marketing plan/team.
· Client oriented who is able to quickly assess the suitability of potential clients and sell the company and its products.
· Established relationships in the industry a big plus.
· Good knowledge of local regulations regarding production and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, including site licensing and operation and quality assurance. Used to deal with the Mexican regulatory authority (COFEPRIS).
· Familiar with international and local compliance and ethics rules and regulations.
· Entrepreneurial orientation with ability to identify new market opportunities consistent with the company's objectives, and establish the organizational infrastructure.
· Ability to set goals and milestones and establish a plan and budget to achieve those objectives.



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Panama Country Manager - Airline Sector

LOCATION: Panama (Panama City)

COMPANY:  Major Airline

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly efficient commercial aviation or airline sector General Manager with solid track record at leading world firms. Fluent Spanish and English.

Recruiter seeks a Panama Country Manager on behalf of a leading global air carrier.
--- Undertake overall responsibility and accountability for the management; control and administration of the Company's assets; fiscal and marketing policies within Panama.
--- Undertake the execution of contractual obligations within the remit of the Powers of Attorney; the Group Authorities Manual; and ensure compliance of local legislation & aviation requirements so that legal and commercial interests are safeguarded; and that operation is not adversely affected or is levied with any penalties for non-compliance.
--- Undertake corporate representation of the Group and manage the PR and Media relationships keeping a strong focus on commercial objectives and be the custodian of the company's brand image and ethos for Panama.
--- Build and maintain country-wide relationships with political representatives; government departments; regulatory authorities; commercial organisations; third party supplies and contractors; and ensure conformity with local and international legal requirements; conventions; policies; procedures; and regulations whilst projecting the desired image to achieve premier strategic positioning within Panama.
--- Monitor performance of all departments [airport services; cargo; reservations; sales; finance] through regular departmental meetings as well as monitoring expenditure to ensure SQLs and revenue targets are met with a reducing cost revenue ratio in liaison with respective functional commercial sections.
--- Strategically monitor the markets and continuously review the sales; marketing; pricing and distribution strategies with a view to increasing the market shares; and also seizing potential opportunities for enhancing revenue and yield by adopting best sales working practices.
--- Provide adequate and timely feedback to Head Office on achievements/ deficiencies/market trends; and challenges together with recommendation and insights on issues in order to support the decision making process to protect the overall interest and the profitability of the airline.
--- Maintain the overall administrative and budgetary control of carrier in Panama. All department managers will report to the position to ensure a seamless operation that focuses on the overall objective of the organisation.

Qualifications
--- University degree [preferably in Business] with a proven track record of managing at a senior level.
--- Extensive experience as a Senior Manager within the Aviation Industry.
--- Knowledge of sales; reservations; airport services and cargo. Commercial acumen with an overall knowledge of airline operations.
--- In-depth knowledge of making strategic plans taking into consideration key influencing factors of air travel.
--- Excellent command of English is essential; as well as proficiency in public speaking.





 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Panama General Manager - Marine Logistics

LOCATION: Panama (Panama City)

COMPANY:  Major Global Marine Logistics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, fluent Spanish and English Logistics Services General Manager.

Recruiter seeks a Panama General Manager, on behalf of a global firm providing marine logistics, serving the international container shipping sector. Reporting to the Vice President of the Central America/ Caribbean Region, the Panama General Manager directs and coordinates agency activities of one or more departments such as Customer Service, Marketing and Sales, Operations (Equipment Control, Maintenance & Repair), Logistics, Export and Import account performance and freight finance matters.  Directs daily operations to ensure compliance with company business/financial goals.  Coordinates the formulation and/or administration of organization policies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and/or supervisors.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Direct profit & loss responsibility for this operating entity; achieve budget forecast in terms of sales, revenues, costs, operational profits as well as market share.

•   Responsible for the daily operations and oversight of a stand-alone agency employing 15 employees (of various disciplines) with primary responsibility for all commercial, financial, logistic and operation activities within the incumbent’s area of responsibility.  Related duties are successfully accomplished through delegation of activities and responsibilities to senior management team members.

•   Formulate plans, lead and implement effective business strategies designed to increase sales revenues and operational profits generated through existing and new business lines, in line with global strategy.

•   Apply industry experience to identify and develop new business opportunities with the objective to expand the present scope of this operation

•   Conduct regular business reviews and maintain close contacts with key stakeholders (customers, suppliers, staff) to build value-based relationships

•   Monitor competitive activities by improving the market intelligence and by implementing pro-active counter-actions.

•   Demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills to ensure continuity and staff  development, whilst recognizing the importance of innovation and diversification

•   Deliver results through performance monitoring, measurement and KPI adherence

•   Ensure the highest level of service to customers, in order to build a trustworthy and long lasting relationship

 

Competencies

•   5 years experience in container shipping and liner operations at management level is a pre-requisite and knowledge of logistics and terminals is a distinct advantage

•   Strong knowledge and understanding of maritime operations and laws

•   Strong business acumen to include but not limited to finance, budget planning, sales and marketing, human resources management and organizational development.

•   Significant experience in sales & marketing and business development

•   Customer Focus – Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers.

•   Ability in implement change, whilst recognizing traditional & cultural values. Open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

•   Prior working experience in Shipping agencies

•   Assertive, result-oriented, self-motivated and outgoing individual.

•   Excellent leadership combined with excellent interpersonal, communications, presentations, negotiation and team-building skills.

•   Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance / punctuality requirements.

•   Job Knowledge – Understand duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission / values, and conveys good news and bad.

•   Productivity – Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.

•   Quality – Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns /

acts on quality problems.

•   Teamwork – Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

•   Leadership – Is a forward thinking visionary, gives guidance and direction to others, develops talent, is a resourceful problem solver, exhibits company values, is ethical and honest, strives to do the right thing when dealing with others.

•   Integrity / Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good new and bad. Open-minded, technically adept and able to act with integrity

•   Interpersonal Skills – Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism Able to work autonomously, under pressure, to agreed deadlines & KPIs;

•   Keen to build a long-term relationship with the client.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Central America General Manager - Consumer Services (Food & Beverage)

LOCATION: Central America (Tegucigalpa, Honduras)

COMPANY: Startup Casual Dining Restaurant Chain Franchisee

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Detail oriented, dependable, fast-paced, entrepreneurial bilingual restaurant chain operations manager.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a startup casual dining restaurant chain franchisee, a Regional General Manager. The person must be very hands-on and detail-oriented. Strong preference would be a person who has experience starting up in-country operations, ideally in the casual dining sector. Experiences at firms like TJ Fridays, Denny's, Ruby Tuesdays, Applebees, etc. would be of greatest interest.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Marine Logistics

LOCATION: Major Caribbean country

COMPANY: Top global marine logistics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced marine logistics general manager who is well-organized, with strong leadership skills. Detail oriented,  responsible (hitting deadlines), ethical

Recruiter seeks a General Manager on behalf of one of the top global marine logistics firms. The General Manager is responsible and accountable for performance of the operations in all aspects, including taking care of current clients, company tugs, offshore and
onshore employees and most importantly safe operations and financial performance. The performance will be measured on these tasks as well on the delivery of the annual targets provided.

The General Manager will serve as manager for all activities in the operations under responsibility and being the primary interface for the client relationship.

Technical & Operations
• Overall accountable locally for day-to-day safe operations, using the established company tools and framework
• Ensure the continuous reliability of the vessel fleet including fleet maintenance, classification, flag state requirements etc
• Overall accountable for technical condition of the vessels including planned maintenance programs, planned and ad-hoc repairs, and technical reporting (defect lists, SOVIQ/SQS, etc) as required
• Overall accountable for management of inventory of vessel spares and equipment, including management of purchases in accordance with established guidelines and policies
• Accountable for supervision of all vendors, including on-site quality control and assurance that highest standards of safety and environmental practice are observed by all suppliers
• Provide direction in accordance to Group guidelines to ensure smooth operations of the customer`s towage & other marine activities
• Ensure the highest level of HSE and quality standards as per HMS & OVMSA practices and support regional or global management initiatives.
• Perform other ad hoc and regular duties as may be required Clients
• Regular communication with local client representatives, to ensure smooth and efficient running of management contract to client satisfaction.
• Provide support and direction to shore and sea staff.
• Supervision of over crew, achieving day to day management primarily through coaching and establishing structures and procedures for everyday work to be performed in.
• Attract and retain talent within the organization.
• Close liaison and interaction with the cluster management on training and crew development issues
• Define and develop key strategic objectives and goals for the organization and for direct reports.
• Monitor company expenditures to ensure aligned/on target with forecasts. Identify, reduce, and monitor the risks which can threaten the continuity or profitability of the organization.
• Provide timely reports as required, outlining key financial, commercial, operational, and technical developments.
• Monitor regulatory environments (local, national, flag state) to ensure company remains ahead of compliance curve.
• Occasionally or frequently attending international meetings, conferences, Cluster/ Regional/Group functions events, etc.
• Identfiy and manage external stakeholders (partners, government, local authorities) requirements.
• Assess external stakeholders requirements in order to be in compliance with agreements or local
regulations.
• Build strong relationship with external stakeholders.

Requirements/Preferred Education
• University degree in Marine Sciences or other related degree, or related area.
• Master on relevant degree, preferred.
• 5-7 years of maritime-related experience (towage or offshore preferred).
• Previous management experience in both blue and white-collar environment desired.
• Project Management & Change Management experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written English
• High proficiency in Microsoft office.
• A strong leader, motivator & problem solver
• Possess excellent interpersonal, negotiation and planning skills.
• Systematic thinker capable of planning and executing multiple projects, managing limited resources, and working within a transparent and consistent framework.
• Strong communication skills across multiple levels in the organization and with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a global business environment with a strong sense of cultural diversity.
• Flexibility to travel for short periods if required.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mercosur Managing Director - Industrial Gases

LOCATION: Latin America location

COMPANY:  Major Global industrial gases firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual General Manager, with good experience in manufacturing excellence.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf a leading industrial firm, a Managing Director for a newly installed industrial plant. The Managing Director should have a focus on economic results, streamlining and building the organization, and expansion into the Mercosur Region. The Managing Director must have a good knowledge of the region, be fluent in Spanish and English. The Managing Director should have experience with the Industrial gas market. Built with the latest technology available, the plant has double the capacity needed for the home market. Hence, there is a need for expansion into the Mercosur region.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - IT Services

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Leading global IT services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly results-oriented, innovative CEO/ Managing Director/ General Manager from a major international IT Services, Software, Computer or BPO firm with a proven track record of managing a sizable group in Mexico to the highest international standards.

Recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a top global IT Services firm's Mexican operation. The Mexico Chief Executive Officer (CEO) must be completely bilingual in English and Spanish and must have experience managing at least 100 professionals in Mexico with a major international company in the IT Services, Software, Computer or BPO field.  It is highly desired that the Mexico Chief Executive Officer (CEO) have a strong technical education, ideally with an MBA, along with solid experiences managing oversight of operations, sales, marketing and finance. The Mexico Chief Executive Officer (CEO) must be a natural leader, a mentor for local staff, and an outstanding visionary with in whom clients in Mexico, North America, and Latin America can have absolute confidence.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Country Manager (Director General) - Insurance

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico, D.F.)

COMPANY: Leading global insurance firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  the Mexico Country Manager (Director General) should have a very fine tuned problem solving judgment. The Mexico Country Manager (Director General)  should have not only deep analytical skills, but also an ability to focus on facts. Bicultural and fully bilingual (English and Spanish). MBA degree is ideal. Strong coaching, mentoring and team building skills

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Country Manager (Director General) who would participate in strategic planning, promote and practice the organizational culture, corporate values and good management practices within Mexico.

•Demonstrated ability to work within a complex business and high pressure environment

•Able to build internal and external business relationships

•Capable to identify business trends and size up opportunities

•Demonstrated ability to design and deploy internal infrastructure and procedures to support business goals and needs.

•Strategic thinker and strong deployment skills

•At least 10 years of previous experience in management positions, .

•Credible and proven reputation within the insurance industry.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Pharmaceutical Ingredients

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Leading international pharmaceutical ingredients firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual Spanish-English Mexico General Manager, ideally coming from experiences in sales of pharmaceutical ingredients. Ideally a strong general management individual who has good experience and/or a proven track record in managing a small size business with full P&L accountability either at specialty chemical company or related pharmaceutical material or service supplier with specific experience in the Mexican market. Specific knowledge of the pharmaceutical market including product development and manufacturing is a strong plus. The ideal Mexico General Manager will be a strong leader, a strong communicator and a strategic thinker who would be able to drive business growth significantly in Latin America and who has good global vision of the business and who can fit into the corporate culture of firm globally. A good organizational leader who is vision/mission driven and able to motivate, coach and mentor the existing sales and marketing force as well as harmonize with the global organization. A Mexico General Manager who is familiar with the management style and culture of a multinational foreign company; preferably with experience in multinational companies. Experience in sales of technical and / or specialty chemical goods, service or high value equipment.  Good industry network. Customer oriented and self-motivated. Previous team management experience with evidence of high performance capabilities (Highly motivated with can-do attitude). Business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit. Analytical skill, dynamic and change management experience. Listening, interpersonal skills and a good team player

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical ingredients firm, a Mexico General Manager. The Mexico General Manager reports to the President for Latin America. The Mexico General Manager is responsible for all aspects of firm's business performance in Mexico and has full P&L responsibility.  Key responsibilities of the position include:

•   Lead organization consisting of Sales, Technical, Financial and Logistics departments.

•   Implement Strategic Business Unit (SBU) strategies together with regional Market Development Managers (MDM) and lead the commercial team to pursue the most attractive market opportunities for the current product mix and market segments to maximize growth potential.

•   Strengthen the organization’s performance in executing firm’s global Mission, Vision, Strategies, Six Global Operating Principles, Best Practices and Safety programs.

•   Lead and strengthen sales and marketing activities, building a strong commercial team and customer relationships

•   The Mexico General Manager will enhance organizational capability by leading and motivating current senior managers, coaching and mentoring direct reports and recruiting additional talent as needed. Provide employees with the guidance, authority, accountability, training, information and resources necessary to drive the company’s performance.

•   Manage the day-to-day operations of the company with an emphasis on overall performance improvement, cost management, productivity gains and bottom-line results through robust teamwork and communication.

•   Develop and utilize a thorough understanding of existing product portfolio and applications

•   Identify new products and services that will address market opportunities.

•   The Mexico General Manager will establish effective and timely communications within the company and with the regional and global management team. Ensure that expectations, goals and objectives are clearly understood (MBO) by direct reports and all employees.

•   Maintain external relationships with key customers, suppliers and other key industry players.

•   Manage sales forecasts and budgeting process in effective and timely fashion together with sub-region commercial team.

•   Manage firm’s presence at appropriate conferences, exhibitions and symposia.

•   The Mexico General Manager will participate in the Latin America Leadership Team.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President, Mexican Operations - Automotive

LOCATION: Mexico (Toluca)

COMPANY: Mexican truck and bus division of US firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: proven strength in running efficient Mexican vehicle manufacturing division. It is critical that the President, Mexican Operations have run a Mexican business unit and have good P/L understanding.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a US firm, a President, Mexican Operations for their Mexico light truck and bus operations. This individual will be experienced in high quality automotive assembly and will be a key member of the executive management group. The President, Mexican Operations will report directly to the CEO of the US parent company. This position offers the opportunity for a high level of autonomy and responsibility with a commensurate compensation level.

•   Full P&L and Cash Flow responsibilities.

•   The President, Mexican Operations is responsible for all Operations, with direct reports including the heads of Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing (including Materials, Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineering), Quality, Engineering, Customer Support and Finance/ Administration.

•   Responsible for all day-to-day operations, strategic planning, operating policies and procedures, government relations, and company initiatives in Mexico.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Contract Electronics Manufacturing

LOCATION: Mexico (Texas Border)

COMPANY: Mexican manufacturing division of US contract manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: proven strength in running efficient Mexican contract manufacturing division. Ten years minimum management experience, preferably in contract electronic manufacturing, with additional sheet metal fabrication knowledge a plus. Past operational knowledge as a Mexico General Manager preferred. The Mexico General Manager should have a sufficient level of financial skills to enable them to understand, review, and question financial statements. They will have had income statement and balance sheet responsibility for a reasonably significant business, or division thereof, including forecasting, budgetary control, and working capital management. This individual will be experienced in high quality automotive assembly and will be a key member of the executive management group. The President of Mexican Operations will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the US parent company. This position offers the opportunity for a high level of autonomy and responsibility with a commensurate compensation level.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a US firm in the electronic contract manufacturing sector, a Mexico General Manager. The Mexico General Manager reports to the President of the US division. The Mexico General Manager will have operational "excellence” of a wholly owned subsidiary of a US based electronics contract manufacturing firm. The Mexico General Manager will  will review and institute changes in workforce/ workflow/ lay-out to enhance labor efficiencies as well as overall plant administrative efficiencies. The Mexico General Manager will institute and review plant metrics for all major plant expense accounts, (direct material including PPV, labor, transport, indirect, salary, scrap as well as material usage and labor variances). The Mexico General Manager will  work closely with local site Controller to ensure corporate profit goals are being met or exceeded. S/he will work closely with local Purchasing team as well as the Corporate Director of Materials to ensure materials are procured on a time phased, as required basis, and the corporate inventory goals are met or exceeded. The Mexico General Manager will  work with the local Sales Manager, as well as Regional Sales Managers and customers on the fluid hand-off of major contracts.

•   Full P&L and Cash Flow responsibilities.

•   Responsible for all Operations, with direct reports including the heads of Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing (including Materials, Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineering), Quality, Engineering, Customer Support and Finance/ Administration.

•   Responsible for all day-to-day operations, strategic planning, operating policies and procedures, government relations, and company initiatives in Mexico.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: European Automotive Supplier

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented, manufacturing oriented Mexico General Manager, able to handle multiple factories in Mexico. Very detail oriented, and with strong financial understanding. Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, hands-on leadership with proven ability to organize, structure, create, implement and continuously improve plant processes. Multicultural experience. This is not a traditional European company and it cannot employ an ordinary General Manager. The only type of person who would do well is an executive who is creative and very fast paced, and able to recruit only the best 21st Century Mexican managers of a like mentality.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a very fast growing major German automotive supplier, a Mexico General Manager. Close collaboration with both the President of North America and the Corporate Director of Industrial Operations Europe and of global Industrial Engineering (worldwide production system and standards)

- Responsible for insuring the financial integrity and profitability of the production facilities in Mexico

- Create and implement action plans to support Mexican Plants and launches.

- Create and enforce procedures.

- Create a culture of accountability and discipline   

- optional CPA or MBA or equivalent controlling experience is a strong plus 

- Language skills: English and Spanish fluency. German skills a plus 

***Lead and coach Plant Managers in Mexico: to develop and manage their cross functional teams to achieve organizational performance and budget objectives.  Also, oversee labor relations, customer plant relations, day-to-day supplier management, sales and human resources.

***Set with the Controlling Dept and consistently meet all performance targets (KPI) including: Quality, delivery, productivity, process capability, customer plant satisfaction, inventory turnover, investment challenges, etc.

***Ensure that each plant consistently meets or exceeds EBT target each month, each year; maintaining strong balance sheet and optimized cash flows.  Oversee cash management, financial reporting and systems for SAP in the facility, including gap analysis and action plans.

***Assist in smooth production launches: Implement, enforce, and continuously improve SAP business operating system: production planning, JIT/JIS, inventory management, transactions, accounting reporting & forecasting.

***Enforce policies for transactions and material flows; ensure accuracy, reliability and consistency between production data and accounting reporting, and between production planning  and business planning.

***Ensure and maintain process stabilized production incl. capable processes and production contingency plans in Mexico facilities.

***Direct cost management activities to ensure compliance with standard practices and internal controls.  Support the implementation of Lean, 6Sigma, Kaizen, visualization, team motivation, employee participation, production system improvement actions, continuous improvement initiatives.

***Identify, optimize and standardize best practices across plants; ensuring consistency amongst Mexican Operations.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY:  European Logistics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Mexico General Manager with strong managerial abilities; good financial acumen

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major European logistics services firm, a Mexico General Manager. Duties will include both P&L responsibility as well as leading business development efforts in Mexico.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Consumer Products 

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)
COMPANY: US Nutritionals Direct Marketing Company
Growing U.S. nutritional supplements/ personal care products company seeks a Mexico General Manager, who would be initially responsible for supporting the start up of a direct selling business, from an operational perspective. Ultimately responsible for  planning, organizing, directing and controlling all activities of the Mexican operation, to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and to maximize profits personally or through subordinate supervisors. The Mexico general manager must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English, and should have direct marketing/ network marketing experience, ideally with personal products or nutritionals.

 


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Mexico Operations - Automotive Tooling

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: European Automotive Tooling Design Services Company
Mexican office of European tooling firm (worldwide 570 employees; worldwide sales approx US$60 million) serving the major world automakers, seeks a Mexico General Manager for the company's Mexico City office. Person will direct the operations of a 40-person business specializing in automotive tooling. The Mexico General Manager should have a good background in sales, marketing and account management to the major U.S., European or Asian automakers. Experience selling to Ford and General Motors would be particularly valued. The Mexico General Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Mexico facility. Assist U.S. division President and European corporate headquarters in establishing strategic direction for Mexican division.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Vice President/ General Manager - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: Mexico (Tijuana)

COMPANY:  US Automotive Parts Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: strong turnaround and lean manufacturing skills

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a US automotive parts firm, a Mexico General Manager, who reports to the firm's Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Mexico General Manager's job will be to profitably manage the Mexican plant through the effective application of the team skills providing the necessary leadership in the areas of production, manufacturing eng., and distribution.

•   Oversee the planning, organizing and implementing of production and shipping activities in the Tijuana facility to meet or exceed the forecasted levels for inventory, quality, productivity, division operational profits and on time shipments.

•   Meet or exceed quality and customer service expectations through a high quality focus and the application of continuous improvement techniques.  

•   Develop a focused management effort through the use of employee empowerment and team skills with emphasis on a flexible workforce utilizing lean, 6 sigma principles.  

•   Initiate cost reduction activities providing improved product value and increased profitability to the division.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager/ Sales Manager - Telecommunications (VoIP)

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: European VoIP Telecommunications Corporation

A growing European firm in the VoIP telecom sector is seeking a Mexico Country Manager who could serve as the firm's first employee in Mexico. The Mexico Country Manager would be personally responsible for sales and marketing of the firm's services to the Mexican market. The Mexico Country Manager must be a hands-on, self-starter with a good ability or experience to succeed in a startup situation. The Mexico Country Manager will have experience in telecommunications services, especially the VoIP or mobile phone services sectors.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major German Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual (or Portuguese-English-German trilingual) Brazil Managing Director with sales-oriented, results-orientation, unbureaucratic, efficient. A Brazil Managing Director who is ambitious and has a target oriented personality with very high communication skills. "Hands-on mentality”, team player, flexible, open minded and absolutely trustworthy personality

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral), on behalf of a major German industrial group, one of the world leaders in its product sector. The Brazil business includes a team of 15 involved in the sales and service of industrial equipment, serving the water, cement, food, petrochemical, and mining sectors of Brazil.

•   Management of Brazil business unit. Full responsibility for operation in terms of sales, service, human resources, accounting and controlling management

•   Planning and achievement of budgetary targets

•   Securing and Improvement of market position

•   Market and competition analysis

•   Definition of future-oriented sales and service strategies and implementation of these approved strategies

•   Active sales support for key customers and business partners

 

Personal skills and requirements for the Brazil Managing Director:

•   commercial or engineering degree, MBA is an advantage

•   minimum 5 years sales or project business work experience in investment goods industry

•   5 years or more company leadership & staffing experience in SME

•   used to work in international business environment

•   fluent in English and Portuguese language, German is a plus

•   travelling mainly within country and on international level

•   experience in international company groups / family owned international companies

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager (Diretor Geral - Brasil) - Engineering Services

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major US Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Portuguese-English Brazil General Manager with P/L experience, ideally balancing a business development and sales background with a technical management expertise. An ability to grow the business to 4x its current staff. Minimum 15 years of experience providing engineering, and/or environmental and/or construction management consulting services (or serving as owner’s representative) for private sector clients in Brazil

Recruiter seeks a Brazil General Manager for a major US firm in the industrial services field. This is a Sao Paulo, Brazil, based position that leads Infrastructure and Engineering staff (IE), reporting to Brazil leadership, and works in tandem with Energy & Construction in order to expand firm's core services with its private clients.

 

Responsibilities:

Work will include budget analysis, program and project tracking, forecasting, office and project staffing, business development, marketing, proposal management, client communications, and local office/ country administrative operations.

 

Leadership and Communication

• Provides organizational leadership and direction for office/country endeavors that reasonably balance short-term and long-term objectives, provides for business and personal growth, and furthers the reputation and image of IE as a top-tier provider of engineering and consulting services.

• Maintains effective communication with team members to facilitate early warning of budget, billing or payment concerns, as well as to coordinate technical, marketing and administrative issues.

 

Strategic Planning and Risk Management

• Strategizes, prioritizes and tracks pursuit of new clients and project opportunities.

• Develops growth strategies for the expansion of service offerings.

• Leads the overall development of short- and long-range planning, which includes adjustments to staffing levels and business plan/budget development.

 

Financial Performance

• Manages the financial planning and reporting functions of the office/country - project / operations reports, including budgets, regular billing and client payment for all projects, commitments and expenditures, as well as reviewing forecasts, establishing cash flow and periodic reporting.

• Provides direction to the administrative infrastructure of the office/country.

• Directs office/country's monthly financial 'close,' including revenue and write-up/off recognition (in conjunction with Regional Controller).

 

Business Development and Client Satisfaction

• Develops, implements, and monitors Business Development Plan for Brazil, including requirements of a business development program tailored to each group/business unit's particular needs and market to ensure stability and, absent exceptional circumstances, long-term growth.

• Works with Group/Business Unit Leaders to develop opportunities required to diversify services provided by IE and minimize impact of economic conditions or market saturation.

• Quality Control

• Assumes responsibility for successful execution of all projects performed by teams, monitoring performance of work to ensure it is done in accordance with cost, schedules contractual and client requirement.

 

Staff Utilization and Billability

• Involved in planning, developing, and coordinating project-related activities to identify technical resource requirements for projects performed by team and adjusts workloads and schedules to balance project requirements

 

HR and Staff Development

• Has overall responsibility and authority for management, performance and compensation review, career growth, and disciplinary actions for technical and administrative staff.

• Works with HR Manager to maximize effectiveness of HR activities.

• Sets and tracks goals and objectives of Section Leaders and/or Department Managers and/or Business Unit Leaders.

• Monitors office/country staff turnover rates and causes to improve employee retention.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager (Diretor Geral) - Travel Sector

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Travel Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil Country Manager with strong, hands-on, mentoring, style of management. The Brazil Country Manager should have solid sales contacts within the travel sector, especially airlines. Must have very strong English and Portuguese skills.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major travel services firm, a Brazil Country Manager. The Brazil Country Manager will focus on driving the growth of the business through new sales and improving revenue from existing customers. Responsibilities will include sales, account management, service and tech support with business performance responsibility for P&L. The role involves strategically redefining the current business to ensure that, without loss of current profitability, a platform is created that can serve as the catalyst for accelerating growth.

 

1)  Taking full ownership of the market/s P&L including driving the commercial organisation to deliver against targets set for top line and market share growth, Net Margin per segment, OPEX and EBIDTA.

 

2)  Define, gain commitment to and execute on a growth strategy focused on establishing the market as an engine of future profitability for the Brazilian business. This strategy to be based on analysis of competitors, market and customer requirements, customer satisfaction levels, and segmentation and market trends.

 

3)  Redefine how firm can grow new revenues and areas of the business to improve the long term profitability of the market/s.  Create strategies and execute on these to ensure a unique value proposition to the customer base.

 

4)  As a key member of the management team work actively with the rest of the team to design and execute on the strategies needed for growth and EBIDTA delivery in Brazil.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager (Diretor Geral) - Engineering Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY: Major Global Engineering Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil Country Manager with a strong, customer-focused approach and a constant quest for top-class quality. The Brazil Country Manager should know about equipment such as reactors, columns and gasifiers. and gasifiers. Experienced in brand building and developing relationships. The Brazil Country Manager should have a very good network of relationships with Governmental and semi governmental authorities. Should be diplomatic.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a one of the largest global engineering and construction conglomerates, a Brazil Country Manager. The firm is now opening its South American business, and they are seeking a seasoned professional with about 20+ years of experience in civil infrastructure work in sectors such as hydrocarbon pipelines, process plants, airports, bridges, roads, ports & harbors. The Brazil Country Manager should have strong successes in business development in this sector. Position is open to both Brazilian nationals as well as qualified expatriates with Portuguese fluency and strong industry contacts in the Brazilian and South American infrastructure markets.

§ The Brazil Country Manager will be the face of the firm in Brazil

§ Candidate will chalk out a business plan and expansion plans for firm in Brazil

§ Will scan the for business prospects

§  Will develop excellent relationships with the local decision making authorities, government agencies and others in the infrastructure/ hydrocarbons business sectors

§ Will develop and build business working with business partners

§ Will be a board member in a separate Company likely to be incorporated in Brazil and ensure compliance with local Governmental regulations as a member of the leadership team

§ Will develop and grow firm's brand image in Brazil

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Packaging Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Global Packaging Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Portuguese) Brazil Managing Director with plant startup experience (greenfield operations).

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major Food and Consumer Products Packaging Company, a Brazil Managing Director. Most suitable background: degreed in engineering, most experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, plant management. Greenfield startup experiences strongly preferred. The Managing Director of subsidiary in Brazil shall:

1.  Manage the day-by-day operations of the subsidiary within the scope of activity of the subsidiary, in accordance with national law in force, provisions of the Charter of the Company and by-laws of the Company. In particular the Brazil Managing Director shall:

-   Ensure timely construction of the factory building, installation of equipment and start-up of production of aluminum beverage cans;

-   Ensure the uninterrupted production of aluminum beverage cans by ensuring the uninterrupted supply of necessary utilities and proper co-ordination of procurement with materials for production, other goods and services and sale of products;

-   Ensure the timely supply of materials and other goods and services necessary for production by proper co-ordination of production planning and procurement;

-   Ensure the timely deliveries of products and other goods and services to the customers by proper co-ordination of production, logistics and sales administration;

-   Ensure the proper quality of products manufactured by the subsidiary;

-   Ensure the optimum financial results of the subsidiary by increasing the volume of sales of goods within the national market, establishing and developing in given country sales and marketing network for goods, as well as proper cost management and implementation of cost saving policies.

2.  Keep regular contacts with the local contractors, customers, suppliers and other business partners of the subsidiary as well as search for new ones and establish contacts with respective local authorities, institutions and organizations by writing, calling and visiting;

3.  Ensure the fulfilment by the subsidiary of all requirements and obligations resulting from national law in force, in particular related to the environmental protection, health and safety, labour matters, accountancy, tax declarations and tax settlement;

4.  Ensure the qualified human resources necessary for the operation of the subsidiary by employing qualified workers in accordance with the employment structure of the subsidiary;

5.  Ensure collection of receivables and payment of obligations in due time;

6.  Ensure the realization of the financial and commercial plans of activity of the subsidiary approved by firm and implementation of instructions given by firm

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager (Diretor Geral - Brasil) - Petrochemical Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Major Petrochemical Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Portuguese-English Brazil General Manager with P/L experience, familiarity with pipeline services, strong Petrobras connections. Candidates from firms like Oceaneering, Schlumberger, Cameron, BJ Services, Baker Hughes, Wetherford, FMC would be of great interest.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil General Manager for a major US firm in the petrochemical equipment and services field. The Brazil General Manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the business unit in accordance with established strategies and objectives. The Brazil General Manager develops and achieves operating plans (quarterly and annual), including operating and capital budgets, which are consistent with Company objectives.  Ensures achievement of EVA targeted goals for the region. The Brazil General Manager directs all service and support activity for the region to ensure responsiveness and consistent improvement in market share, volume and gross margins. Continually seeks to expand product and service offerings to meet customer's needs. The Brazil General Manager develops and implements marketing and sales strategies for the region to meet and/or exceed growth objectives. Manages the transfer of inventory, working capital, and fixed assets within the region as well as with other regions.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Steel Production

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Global Steel Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strongly experienced, internationally oriented, Brazilian steel industry Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Greenfield experiences strongly preferred. Multi site experience in developing countries is essential.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of one of the world's largest steelmakers, a Brazil Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Brazil CEO will be an experienced and highly regarded industry professional to take the lead role for the exploration and project development of iron ore mines in Brazil with associated supply chain and potential export routes. A key requisite is the ability and style to encourage outstanding, timely and cost effective performance from diverse teams whilst maintaining a safe, secure and healthy working environment. The Brazil CEO's scope includes the management of exploration projects, metallurgical test work, feasibility studies to Bankable stage, Government and Community relations, logistics and contractor management.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager (Diretor Geral) - Heavy Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major international heavy equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil General Manager experienced in the heavy equipment field. Fluent in Portuguese and English. Brazil General Manager with solid leadership, teambuilding and startup skills.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major international heavy equipment firm, a Brazil General Manager. The Brazil General Manager reports to the President of the Americas. The focus of the Brazil General Manager is to start a country sales and marketing effort, as well as to manage a local manufacturing plant.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager/ Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Automotive Products

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major German Automotive Supplier

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English or Portuguese-German bilingual Brazil General Manager from the automotive sector. MBA, Engineering Degree or experience in a related position or company for a minimum of 5 years

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading German firm in the German automotive sector, a Brazil General Manager. The Brazil General Manager (Diretor Geral) reports to the President of the Americas. Position is responsible for management of the day to day sales and manufacturing business with full profit and loss responsibility

In conjunction with the President - Americas, the Brazil General Manager will:

-   Develop sales strategy for Brazil and the rest of South America

-   Monitor and Guide Sales Department to achieve Budget

-   Develop a Service strategy for Brazil and rest of South America

-   Develop and monitor manufacturing processes

-   Develop and monitor shipping and Receiving processes

-   Responsible for Budget and financial requirements on profit / loss

-   Adjust personal level and expenses as required by financial outcome

-   Work with the Brazilian government and public agencies in all regards

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager/ Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Mobile Telephones

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major Asian Consumer Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil General Manager from the consumer electronics sector who is able to grow a mobile handset startup. Hands-on GM with an entrepreneurial spirit; low-cost minded. Good knowledge of the sales environment (sell in- sell out) in the consumer electronic business; understands operator business model and negotiation environment.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil General Manager (Brazil Managing Director) on behalf of a major Asian cellular telephony firm. Firm's products include mobile phones, personal computers, home appliances, electric lighting, and digital media sold to domestic and overseas markets. Key elements for this search: The Brazil General Manager (Brazil Managing Director) will have complete P&L responsibility in Brazil. Reporting to General Manager for the Americas, s/he will be presiding over a startup venture. The key objective is to grow quickly from the start up phase into a medium size company with a constant look at bottom line. The Brazil General Manager (Brazil Managing Director) must find the right balance between sales, production and finance, in order to enable sustainable development of the Brazil business unit.

-- industrial: define capacity requirements and industrial roadmap, negotiate costs, meet technical challenges for on- time deliveries, manage exposure and E&O

-- finance: understand financial role, optimize tax and financial structure as well as industrial set up (optimize costs), meet reporting deadlines

-- sales: define sales& marketing strategy and product roadmap both for operators and distributors

-- management: motivate existing teams and grow, adapt or change organization according to requests

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil & Southern Cone General Manager (Diretor Geral) - Pharmaceutical Ingredients

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major US Pharmaceutical Ingredients Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: fast-paced, unbureaucratic Brazil general manager. Fluent Portuguese/ English skills, ideally with good Spanish language skills. Experiences selling to the Latin American pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major US pharmaceutical ingredients firm, a Brazilian General Manager supervising the Southern Cone of South America, including operations in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. The Brazil General Manager reports to President of Latin America. The Brazil-based General Manager is responsible for all aspects of business performance in this region and has full P&L responsibility. Key responsibilities of the position include:

•   Lead organization consisting of Sales, Technical, Financial and Logistics departments.

•   Implement Strategic Business Unit (SBU) strategies together with Latin America regional Market Development Managers and lead the commercial team to pursue the most attractive market opportunities for the current product mix and market segments to maximize growth potential.

•   Strengthen the organization’s performance in executing firm’s global Mission, Vision, Strategies, Six Global Operating Principles, Best Practices programs.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Mobile Phones

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major International Mobile Handset Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  unbureaucratic, fast-paced Brazil general manager, preferably able to start up Brazil sales operations in the consumer electronics and/or mobile telephone market. Fluent Portuguese/ English skills. Exposure to local Brazil contract electronics manufacturing helpful.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major international consumer electronics firm selling handphones, a Brazil Managing Director. The Brazil Managing Director should be an experienced Brazil General Manager with sales, marketing, operations and finance background. The Brazil Managing Director must know how to behave in a "start up" type of role in the consumer electronics industry ( preferably wireless industry) as the firm's activities in Brazil are still in their initial phase.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Service Sector

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: U.S. Business Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Dynamic, Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil Sales Director or Brazil General Manager with familiarity in franchising. Experience in Brazil country startup situations preferred.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major American firm with stores providing business services to small- and medium-sized businesses, seeks a Brazil Managing Director. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Operations, the Managing Director - Brazil would initially supervise an Operational Field person, a Sales and Marketing Field person, and a Franchise Development Director. The main task of the Brazil Managing Director would be to direct and manage the international master license, P&L for Brazil. Oversee franchise sales, training and support for existing franchisees to drive revenue.  Oversee expenses, vendor relationships on behalf of the IML and store level franchisees. The Brazil Managing Director must have superior communication skills – both one on one and in group situations. The Brazil Managing Director must have good organizational and team building skills. Sales and marketing experience, along with 10 years' business experience on a management level, along with P&L responsibility, is required.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager (Diretor Geral) - Industrial Products

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: U.S. Industrial Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil general manager with strong industrial management expertise

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major American firm, a Brazil Managing Director for a US$50M business unit.  The Brazil General Manager will have accountability for sales and marketing, operating expenses, financial reporting and personnel all falls to the direction and leadership of the individual selected. The firm has positioned itself for substantial growth in emerging markets throughout Latin America, Europe and Asia. As the selected Brazil General Manager takes a foothold on the Brazilian market, opportunities to expand responsibility throughout Latin America rests on the horizon.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager - Automotive

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)
COMPANY: U.S. Automotive Products Manufacturer

Recruiter seeks on behalf of medium sized American firm providing products and services for the automotive and industrial markets, a Brazil General Manager. The Brazilian operation currently employs under 100 in São Paulo (sales under US $5 million), and expansion into other Brazilian locations, as well as into Argentina, is contemplated. The Brazil General Manager should have a proven record of running operations, as well as doing new business development in the automotive sector. Experience at multinationals, along with strong success in motivating people and acting as change agent is required. The Brazil General Manager must have significant experience in the automotive market sector. Commercial and financial accumen leading a small to mid-size organization responsible for profit and loss of business is desired. Fluent in Portuguese and English.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager (Gerente do País) - Consumer Products

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Successful Consumer Products Company

The Brazil Country Manager will have excellent marketing acumen with strong abilities to develop business relationships. Basic accounting and financial knowledge. The Brazil Country Manager will be very good at strategic planning and organization. Verifiable experience of successful management of staff at successful service or consumer products companies in Brazil . Strong abilties in conflict resolution and being proactive.

 


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Specialty Chemicals

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Fast growing International Chemical Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Self-directed Brazil Sales Manager, ideally with experience in the lubricant additives industry. Fluent English and Portuguese.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of an international chemical company a Brazil Country Sales Manager (Brazil Sales Director). Experience in selling lubricant additives or similar products to the industrial sector would be ideal, but other relevant experiences can be considered.




EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Insurance

LOCATION: US - Florida (Miami), or other USA location

COMPANY: Health insurance firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  Experienced "go-getter" sales manager familiar with insurance sales to the Brazilian market

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast-growing international health insurance company, a Brazil Director of Sales. Reporting to the VP Sales Latin America, the Brazil Sales Director is responsible for ensuring the growth of the company in its Brazil markets, working closely with different areas of the company to ensure that the distribution obtains everything necessary to sell the company's products.

Job Responsibilities:
    • Manage the firm’s product portfolio, driving market penetration of existing products. Identify and evaluate opportunities for differentiated new products, product line expansions and product improvements.
    • Responsible for new sales budget, forecasting, and regional strategies for its markets.
    • Analyze sales data trends to identify notable shifts. Develop action plans as needed.
    • Monitor market trends impacting the firm’s products, developing strategies to maintain a market leadership position.
    • Direct supervision of the personnel in charge.  
    • Own and manage competitive analysis for the firm’s competitors, ensuring that firm’s products are effectively positioned in the marketplace.
    • Lead price strategy development taking into account competitive landscape.
    • Develop sales tools and training to drive desired sales team and distribution behavior.
    • Identify new sales channels, brokers and agents.
    • Lead the implementation of new strategic initiatives (i.e. new products, new partnerships, new sales channels, entering new markets)
    • Ensure growth is profitable and aligned to the company’s short- and mid-range plans
    • Continuously forge strong and sustainable relationships with producers throughout its markets.

Job Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
    • Minimum 5 years of marketing/sales experience required in IPMI within the region.
    • Direct experience in the development, implementation, and regulatory approval of health insurance products.
    • Extensive travel to its markets is required.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.  
    • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and external resources to execute strategic initiatives.
    • Proven success working within a matrixed organization and establishing strong relationships across all functions.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks that vary in complexity and urgency.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Portuguese is required.
    • To act at, all times, in accordance with the company’s code of conduct and best practice standards.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Argentina Managing Director (Director General) - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY: Major European Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Argentina General Manager with well developed and proven sales skills in the energy/ power sector. Fluent in English and Spanish. General Manager with solid leadership, team-building and integration skills. Business oriented; high managerial skills to coordinate a business of this size; ability to lead and develop businesses in a complex environment; good negotiations skills; cultural sensitivity. Cross divisional understanding, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to grow and motivate people; team Leadership skills. Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Market Share, Customer and Employee Satisfaction. Education: MSc or BSc level or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm in the industrial equipment field, an Argentina Managing Director. Position reports to the President - Latin America. The Managing Director is responsible for leading and developing the business unit. The Managing Director acts as the “Country Manager”, representing the firm and coordinating corporate initiatives and activities of various company businesses and divisions in the country or region and works towards creating a common company culture and identity as part of the Corporation. Responsibilities and main activities  

---Plan and execute Services Business Strategy within the area

---Annual planning and execution of the business plan

---Achieve financial targets set for the business

---Assure development of business in the area

---Assure human resources and assets availability, performance, and development. Organize and maintain a team of efficient and motivated personnel, qualified to fulfil the tasks as set forth on the strategy and action plan

---Develop quality of business performance and company total quality principles and environmental awareness

---Follow up strategies and processes through business control, key performance meters, progress reviewing and corrective actions

---Represent the Company and the Group towards the local stakeholders

---Maintain personally customer relationship with key customers

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Argentina General Manager (Director General) - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY:  Major German Turbine and Compressor Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with well developed and proven sales skills. Fluent in English and Spanish; German skills a plus. General Manager with solid leadership, teambuilding and integration skills. Ideally experience with rotating equipment.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading German firm in the industrial compressor and turbine field, serving the petrochemical, oil and steel sectors, a General Manager for their Argentina business unit. The position reports to the Latin America Managing Director, who is based in Brazil. The Argentina General Manager is to manage the local organization with special focus on developing the After Sales, Field Service and Workshop Business. The General Manager will ensure follow-up and good coordination with firm’s business units to seize all possible market opportunities for new equipment sales. Additionally, the General Manager in Argentina will coordinate activities with the Managing Director in Brazil in order to develop regional integration. A very capable General Manager might also be given the opportunity to cover sales for the entire South American market.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Argentina General Manager (Director General)Automotive

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY: Major Global Automotive Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Argentina General Manager with well developed and proven manufacturing operations management in the automotive sector. Fluent in English and Spanish. General Manager with strong communications skills and strong decisive. Business oriented.

•   Capability of setting goals in single locations for reaching objectives

•   Abstract/analytical thinking but also practical minded for the implementation process

•   Capability of discussing and negotiating on a high level within and outside the company

•   Political saavy and cultured manners

•   Dynamic personality/capability of taking initiative/innovative thinking, motivation and enthusiasm for problem- and conflict solving tasks on a management level

•   Decision taking and ability to cope with stress

•   Proven high level leadership capability of leading and motivating staff

•   Ability of leading or participating in projects and specialists discussions on divisional level, with other firm's companies

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading international automotive parts manufacturing firm, an Argentina General Manager, who would report to the President, Latin America. The General Manager will direct and execute, through the management of all functional and operational resources in the country. Achievement of the agreed objectives in the Strategic Plan. The General Manager will further manage total cost according to goals and objectives defined in the budget and ensure the development of the business, sales, market share.  Develop competence by developing directly the people underneath.The General Manager controls the structure’s cost- and investments budgets per each project and department. The General Manager is a member of the Regional Management Team.

§   Develop, establish and implement short and long-range sales and marketing, manufacturing plans, operating policies, staff development to maintain and gain market share, etc.

§   Direct and manage all aspect of plant operations and management systems

§   Develop and control profits, plans, and budget.

§   Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, repair expenses, overtime, wages and salaries, etc.

§   Delegate proper authority and responsibility to management team, supervisors and other personnel while providing direction and development.

§   Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.

§   Conduct and participate in meetings direct reports, and all employees to: ensure production schedules are met, safety issues are addressed, internal and global KPI’s are met, budgets are conformed to, machines and equipment meet production needs, employees are regularly informed of the state of the business, etc.

§   Oversee solutions to major manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Central America General Manager - Automobiles

LOCATION: Central America

COMPANY: Growing Asian automobile manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results oriented, greenfield general manager

Recruiter seeks for a growing Asian automobile manufacturer a Central America General Manager. Fluent in English and Spanish, the General Manager will start out as a one-person sales business, expanding to other Central American countries.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Puerto Rico General Manager - Software

LOCATION: Puerto Rico (San Juan)

COMPANY:  Enterprise Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: good at operational side - good with forecasting, people management, numbers, financial.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a growing Puerto Rico distributor of a leading enterprise software firm, a Puerto Rico General Manager. The ideal candidate is a great, strategic software sales and marketing director who also has solid general management skills, including knowledge of P/L.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Capital Equipment

LOCATION: Venezuela (Caracas)

COMPANY: Major European capital equipment supplier to energy sector

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, sales driven General Manager with strong contacts within the energy sector

Recruiter seeks a Venezuela General Manager, on behalf of a leading European firm providing equipment to the energy sector. Manage monthly results of each base and propose improvements along with the Operational manager. Identify new business opportunities and market's trends. Strong communications skills in English and Spanish.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Branch Manager - Security Services

LOCATION: Caribbean location

COMPANY:  Well established American security services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Competent operations manager, ideally with good commercial business sense. While experience from the security sector is ideal, candidates from retail operations management can be considered. A motivator, leader by example, very hands-on, can-do attitude

Recruiter seeks a Branch Manager, on behalf of a well established US firm in the security services sector. Supervising 125-150 people, including 4-5 supervisors.

SUMMARY
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will coordinate, direct and maintain effectively all activities of security and protection programs of the branch as well as its workforce. You will exercise and demonstrate leadership and knowledge of the administrative and operational functions of the company.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
--Fully manage the operational and administrative responsibilities of the branch.
--It is essential to exercise leadership and direction over the staff assigned to the branch.
--Ensure that all company processes, procedures, and policies are in order and in place. Any necessary training required to accomplish administrative or operational duties by any employee will either be given or coordinated until fulfillment by the manager.
--It is absolute responsibility of the manager to ensure that all his staff have the necessary resources of knowledge of processes, training and resources to exercise their functions.
--Ensure productivity and compliance of employee duties.
--Monitor and approve changes to post instructions as well as working/billed time.
--Classify and allocate available staff accordingly to shifts and posts considering their knowledge, experience, and background.

Ensure that:
--Employee’s presence and appearance portray a good representation of the company.
--The employee's conduct is compliant with our Code of Ethics and Employee Manual
--Employee are adequately trained and licensed to deliver their jobs.
--Where there is custodial depository will ensure it culminates properly.
--You must acquire personal knowledge of the Armored operation in full to execute proper supervision.
--Assure that all Armored Staff comply daily with Armored regulation and security procedures as expressed in Armored Employee Manual and that may arise based on daily security needs.
--It's essential that all post are visited and that all post orders are and understood for proper supervision of Staff.
--Discipline and corrective procedures of employees are worked in coordination with the assigned Human Resources Officer.
--Ensure timely and correct payments to employees.
--Ensure proper management and leaves and reasonable accommodations when needed
--Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunities of branch workforce
--Ensure Supervision roles are done as expected including
a) Planning schedules and stock pickup routes
b) Recommendation for promotions and salary increases.
c) Developmental activities and training coordination
d) Allocation of regular and special tasks.
e) Investigate or assist in the analysis, research and monitoring of complaints
--Troubleshooting the interaction supervisor - guard.
--Rigorously oversee all employee works in accordance with labor regulations and legislation.
--Full control, custody, and observation of proper use of company property


Latin America Sales & Marketing Management Executive Search

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: South America Sales Director - Aircraft Interiors

LOCATION: Major South American capital city

COMPANY: Major global aircraft cabin interiors manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced aircraft cabin interiors sales director with strong customer contacts with major Latin American airlines. Fluent English and Spanish. Portuguese skills a strong plus.

Recruiter seeks a South America Sales Director on behalf of a leading European aircraft cabin interiors firm. The South America Sales Director is responsible for coordinating the internal and external activities at the facility necessary for the sale of approved product lines, growth of market share, customer base and profitability, in accordance with approved profit margins, at the assigned airline accounts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
•    Responsible for representing firm in a professional manner via: sales calls, product and company presentations, trade shows, conference calls and meetings
•    Coordinate with V.P. Sales & Marketing on group and individual “Cockpit Goals” to be agreed upon for the upcoming fiscal year
•    Understands market conditions to determine assigned customer cabin interior needs for both OEM and retrofit programs, product attributes and features, competition, other potential programs in coordination with V.P. Sales & Marketing and Manager-Customer Relations
•    Coordinate with V.P. Sales & Marketing and Manager-Customer Relations to provide a “Situation Analysis” of each assigned customer for the development of a unique sales strategy to position firm as the company and product of choice for future offers at each specific airline:
o    All strategic activity at the customer will require close coordination with the Manager-Customer Relations for a unified approach internally and with customer
o    With the Manager-Customer Relations, create a team approach to insure customer satisfaction and meeting company goals and objectives
o    With the Manager-Customer Relations, become the customer advocate internally for recommendations to solve problems and resolve conflicts with customer
•    Coordinates internally and with Corporate HQ to prepare RFP responses in accordance with defined procedures for internal approvals and preparation of proposals
•    South American Sales Director to be responsible for strategic content of proposals, i.e., Executive Summary that highlights company attributes of proposal to insure meeting customer RFP requirements for firm proposals, budgetary quotes to be approved by V.P. Sales & Marketing on a case-by-case basis
•    Maintains an update and status of programs for the scheduled Offer Status and Sales Staff Meetings
•    Prospecting and networking to penetrate current or stagnant “non-company” customers
•    Understands new product development and knowledge of competition products and market trends to contribute to sales requirements in the marketplace for all classes of products
•    Must have technical aptitude and understanding of product line specifications, industry regulations, configuration drawings, certification process with a relative understanding of cabin interior materials and manufacturing to effectively communicate engineering issues
•    Provide customer support information to  Product Support organization on a timely basis
•    Maintain proper documentation and supporting negotiations of all pre-award activity to insure the accuracy and completeness of an awarded program; in the event a program is lost, all efforts must be made to obtain a debrief on “why lost”, or a summary report based on best intelligence to document reasons in consideration of next proposal
•    Work closely with model shop and company to define sample requirements for scheduled customer cabin interior shows and what is anticipated for the upcoming year
•    Coordinate with V.P. Sales & Marketing on a Travel and Entertainment budget; prepare expense reports in a timely manner
•    Must be able to consistently travel to customer both as planned and unforeseen events with minimum notice
•    Other responsibilities as required.

Core Competencies:
Communications   
Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
Exhibits good listening and comprehension
Keeps others adequately informed
Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Customer Service   
Displays courtesy and sensitivity
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Meets commitments
Responds promptly to customer needs
Solicits customer feedback to improve service

Dependability   
Responds to requests for service and assistance
Follows instructions, responds to management direction
Takes responsibility for own actions
Commits to doing the best job possible
Keeps commitments
Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines

Job Knowledge   
Competent in required job skills and knowledge
Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
Keeps abreast of current developments
Requires minimal supervision
Displays understanding of how job relates to others
Uses resources effectively

Planning and Organization   
Prioritizes and plans work activities
Uses time efficiently
Plans for additional resources
Integrates changes smoothly
Sets goals and objectives
Works in an organized manner

Quality   
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Displays commitment to excellence
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Applies feedback to improve performance
Monitors own work to ensure quality

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
•    This position requires a Business or Engineering degree or a combined equivalent
•    This position requires at least 5 years of sales experience or equivalent aerospace industry background
•    Ability to work with multiple different cultures in a professional and persuasive manner
•    Demonstrate strong team and leadership skill sets.
•    Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of firm
•    Excellent presentation skills are required.
•    Excellent verbal and communication skills.
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to conceptualize new ideas, strategies, etc.
•    The candidate must be results oriented; a self-starter and fast learner with proper training, both formal and on-the-job
•    Work within the company organization recognizing reporting authority and responsibilities
•    Will be required to integrate information from various sources and provide recommendations

Language Ability:
Fluent Spanish. Ability to read interpret, analyze documents in English such as regulations, manuals, policies, procedures, databases and presentations.  Ability to write reports and correspondence in English at a high level. Ability to speak effectively in English with employees at all levels in the organization.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: South America Sales Manager - Financial Services

LOCATION: Peru (Lima)

COMPANY: Computer peripherals products company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced sales manager familiar with the sale of B2B payment card services.

Very important: Candidates must have a high level of English skills (especially spoken and comprehension), because this is a with a company where Spanish is neither the native language of the hiring manager nor of the main company.

Very important: This is a sole contributor sales role covering Spanish-speaking South American countries, reporting to a Managing Director based in Brazil. Candidates must be able to work independently, be self-directing, and be able to travel in the region as needed.

Recruiter seeks a South America Sales Manager, on behalf of leading international business travel card company. This position is responsible for:
---Identification and development of new corporate and travel trade business opportunities in assigned territory that result in new business volume for company.
---Starting an effective working relationship with new corporate and travel trade customers providing qualified service to company prospects in a manner that supports the company’s mission.
---Maintaining an effective working relationship with new and existing customers. Collaboration with product management and sales related teams within the organization as well as responsibility for coordinating customer projects and updating the company customer relationship tool are part of this position.

Key Responsibilities
---Identify and maximise new business opportunities within the markets in South America mainly in Peru, Colombia and Chile but also in other developing LATAM markets.
---Cold calling prospects and driving the future pipeline of new business potential
---Demonstrate the ability to build and grow a pipeline, consistently moving deals from initial qualification to close of sale
---Conduct sales presentations, client webinars, demos and training on the product platform during the sales process
---Attend sales meetings and maintain up to date records on all sales activity
---Develop a sound understanding of the customer and the key players within the customer organisation
---Work closely together with international colleagues to implement international prospective customers
---Be responsible for solving ad-hoc and ongoing commercial issues
---Implementation of new customers in collaboration with the partner
---Manage the relationship with Travel Management companies and Travel Agencies who provide the Business Travel services to common corporate customers, to develop and maintain the necessary cooperation needed.
---Manage Corporate and Travel Trade customers to maintain and grow the business against target
---Create customer loyalty to ensure that the “life time customer value” is fully developed.
---Develop account management activities in full accordance with company’s objectives to ensure customers retention
---Share customer relationship management processes and produce best practices to be adopted to the entire customers’ portfolio
---Gather and provide customer feedback to promote/facilitate service and product improvements
---Utilize Client Relationship Management systems to maintain account management activities and key client information

Dimensions/ scope
---Revenue generation targets
---Actions have a direct impact on internal and external customers and partners
---Frequent direct and indirect contact with customers (merchants) and partners
---Representation of the company at client meetings/webinars/presentations and industry events

Special Working Conditions
---Office based or Home based position with flexible working hours (availability before and after standard working hours required)
---Extensive international and domestic travel required

Qualifications
---An academic qualification at graduate level (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in finance, business, marketing or travel related

Knowledge & Experience
---A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience with a proven track record in new business sales within a target-driven environment
---Sound knowledge and understanding of the corporate card and/or business travel or travel trade industry would be an advantage
---A solid background of achieving sales results and revenue expansion, and in selling financial services and technology products
---Knowledge and contacts within the travel, banking and/or airline industry

Skills & Abilities
---Sales driven personality with an entrepreneurial drive to succeed in a highly results driven environment
---Ability to identify and develop new and creative channels for revenue generation and obtaining new business
---Confident and articulate communicator both verbally and in writing and able to present with confidence and credibility, using a variety of styles and media tailored and adapted to the specific needs of the audience
---Excellent networking and interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
---Persuasive and influential by nature, a highly effective negotiator able to ‘think on their feet’ and demonstrate diplomacy and tact
---High level of Corporate awareness and a commitment to supporting cross-divisional activities
---Strong analytical skills and the ability to successfully interact with employees and internal/external partners to solve problems and achieve goals
---Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively within time constraints to meet deadlines and achieve results
---Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work and handle pressure
---Team player with a strong work ethic that takes ownership of their job
---High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity, ability to engage with a culturally diverse population
---Seeks to continually develop own knowledge and skills and participates in development opportunities above and beyond required training
---Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook including experience of using CRM software tools
---Fluency in Spanish and English language (verbal & written) essential
---Flexibility to travel extensively


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Business Development Manager - Retail Security Products

LOCATION: Flexible Latin America; possibly Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru

COMPANY: Major Loss Prevention Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very results-oriented, unbureaucratic, Latin America Sales Manager. Fluent in Spanish and English. Retail Sector sales contacts.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading firm producing security products sold to the retail sector (supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, etc.), a Latin America Business Development Manager. Reporting to the VP Sales for the Americas, the initial focus will be on the South American market. The Latin America Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing the region and growing the sales for the region, which has been at a 30% growth rate each year.

•   Represent Latin American sales organization’s interest at the global level. Closely communicate with product teams to provide customer feedback in the region and local market and product trends to assist with product roadmap developments.

•   The Latin America Business Development Manager will be responsible to build and grow an effective organization of sales partners in terms of upgrading the caliber of sales team to implement the sales strategy in the region through distribution channels.

•   Structuring the sales organization and channels (independent sales partners) to penetrate new markets and customers.

•   Responsible to build and align partners and their teams to achieve key organization targets including increased revenue and margin, improved forecasting and decreased obsolete inventory.

•   Meet annual sales revenue goals, new product sales goals and gross margin goals. Grow top line revenue by selling deeper into strategic key accounts and by developing new account relationships; either direct or through distribution channels.

•   Establish annual, quarterly and monthly revenue objectives for each country and independent sales partners (channels) to meet Latin America revenue objectives.

•   Grow gross margins on sales. The Latin America Business Development Manager will increase gross sales margins through improved negotiations with customers and differential pricing for different customers.

•   Provide quarterly forecast of shipments and monthly outlooks of bookings by country and sales partners with detail to the major customers and product level to ensure accurate forecasting of product needs and to minimize excessive stock.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Director - Consumer Durables

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Major American Consumer Durables Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very results-oriented, well organized Latin America Regional Sales Director. Function effectively independently with little direction. Demonstrate strong business ethics in line with firm's policies and procedures. Consumer durable goods background. Fluent in English and Spanish. Strong business and financial acumen
--- 10+ years of experience in a sales management position within Latin America, which should include experience managing and developing direct reports
--- Experience successfully selling through a distribution network, and proven ability to manage distributors and build productive relationships
--- Prior experience in commercial channels strongly preferred
--- Proven track record of success in achieving financial plan targets

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading U.S. consumer durables manufacturer, a Latin America Sales Director. The Latin America Sales Director will oversee sales for the entirety of Latin America. Specific duties include the following:
--- Manage/ optimize current distributors in the Latin America Region. Add/ replace distributors as needed to meet/ exceed revenue and profit targets
--- Penetrate the channels and establish firm's distribution network throughout Latin America
--- Effectively network with contractors and consultants to penetrate the market and get firm's product specified on new projects
--- Secondary focus will be on commercial products and other food service manufacturing equipment
--- Exceed sales targets for revenue and profit
--- Travel at least 50% on a regular basis; during first 12-24 months 75%; must travel to US as needed for training and meetings
--- Will supervise and develop a small team which includes 3-4 resources


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Director - Software

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: International Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Spanish) Mexico Sales Director. Sales of software to the Mexican petrochemical sector experience preferred - especially pipeline companies.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an international firm selling software to pipeline companies, a Mexico Sales Director. Position reports to the VP Sales - Latin AmericaThe Mexico Director of Sales is based in Mexico City, employed through the US entity.  This position is responsible managing the sales of the company’s products and services to clients in the Central American region, as well as, activities related to account management for existing customers. The Mexico Director of Sales will cover the following tasks:

•   Expand the current presence of the company within the market, by capturing new accounts and developing new opportunities within the existing accounts in the region.

•   Maintain accurate forecasts and manage the sales process to achieve quarterly revenue objectives.  

 

The Mexico Director of Sales reports to the VP of Latin America.  The Mexico Director of Sales carries full quota responsibility for the region and s/he must balance sales opportunities across the area to consistently deliver revenue targets for license and bookings targets for services by quarter.

 

Experience and Requirements:

1.  Five years work experience within the Oil & Gas technology / software sales arena, with a proven sales track record of accurately forecasting and consistently delivering revenue

2.  Solid experience building and maintaining customer relationships

3.  Good communication skills (verbal and written); ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations in English and in Spanish

4.  Experience selling software technology into the oil and gas market

5.  Degree in an engineering discipline, business, computer science or mathematics

 

Detailed Tasks and Responsibilities:

1.  Forecast sales for the region.  Review and update the forecast insuring accuracy of revenue amounts and timing for all deals in the region and communicate this on a weekly basis.

2.  Make sales visits to clients and prospects.

3.  Understand and be able to communicate the benefits of software technology to Directors, VP and C levels within the pipeline industry.  Have a working knowledge of competitive products

and the unique value of firm's solutions.  Prepare and deliver presentations for clients as necessary.

4.  Understand revenue recognition issues in order to position deal structures to maximize revenue for the company.

5.  Review contracts for licenses and services as necessary.  

6.  Stay up to date with sales/marketing databases in order to take advantage of new market opportunities.  Work with marketing to define events which would increase market awareness.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Marketing Director - CPG (Foods)

LOCATION: Latin America/ Caribbean location

COMPANY: Leading multinational food company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A strongly CPG Marketing Director from well-run companies in the CPG sector

Recruiter seeks a Marketing Director on behalf of a world-class CPG firm. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Marketing Director holds ultimate responsibility for the organization’s marketing activities and oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the business. The role is responsible for providing guidance to firm's marketing department by evaluating, developing and fostering a seamless and streamlined marketing strategy implementation. This role will also focus on the marketing P&L driving cost efficient operations via effective negotiations with vendors planning and coordinating marketing efforts, communicating the marketing plans to those involved, and building awareness and positioning for firm's company's brands, and measures the return on marketing program investments. This role will be required to work closely with the firm's sales department to develop a pricing strategy that will help us maximize profits and market share.

Responsibilities
    • Develop a comprehensive and aligned marketing strategy
    • Manage, motivate and develop the marketing team
    • Oversees the implementation of the Marketing strategy - including campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR
    • Geographic scope is mostly national but in the case of one brand, it’s also about supporting the brand extension around the world and mainly in the USA.
    • Connecting with the corporate global organization and firm's partner entities
    • Performs market segmentation, targeting and positioning for each brand
    • Work directly with Sales and Distribution partners to support their effort
    • Maintain knowledge of marketing trends, developments and best practices
    • Continually review changes to the market, consumer trends and the activities of competitors, adjusting the marketing plan if necessary
    • Tracking effectiveness of marketing campaigns and reporting findings to the executive team
    • Looking after the budget of the marketing department and making sure the budget spend is delivering a return on investment
    • Manage and refine the organisation’s social media presence
    • Ensure that the marketing objectives are implemented by the marketing team

    Qualifications and Professional Experience
    • MBA or Master's in marketing 
    • 10-12 years’ experience in marketing at a senior management level 
    • International experience
    • FMCG multinational experience
    • Experienced in Innovation and Brand development
    • Proven track record of success in senior marketing roles
    • Track record of inspiring, motivating and guiding the ongoing development of staff, regarded for empowering high performing teams
    • A sophisticated understanding of the national marketing landscape and finance that enables successful brand-strategy development, with a focus on profitability, ability to anticipate market trends and initiate timely product development and introduction.
    • Proven track record of excelling in a position requiring strong analytical and critical thinking skills
    • Able to apply knowledge of emerging marketing trends in the beverage industry to foster new product innovation
    • Track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
    • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to relate to and work with diverse people and excels at building consensus among internal and external business partners
    • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot original branding opportunities
    • Confident, driven and dynamic leader.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Digital Marketing Consultant - Consumer Digital Marketing

LOCATION: Mexico (remote or with frequent trips to Mexico City)

COMPANY: European Digital Marketing Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Spanish) and very hands-on, self-directed Digital Marketing consultant.

Recruiter seeks an experienced Digital Marketing Consultant, on behalf of a European digital marketing consultancy, The firm is a fast-growing independent digital consultancy helping some of the world's leading brands accelerate their digital marketing performance and capabilities. They are now looking for a Senior Digital Consultant for an exciting project. The firm consists of a team of digital marketing specialists with decades of experience gained from working inside agencies, vendors, clients and publishers. This hands-on experience means that its people don't just know how to build digital operating models, they're capable of running them too - from campaign setup and activation to platform optimization and performance analysis.

The firm is now looking for self-motivated, ambitious and hard-working people who are willing to work hard, play hard and take their success to the next level.

Role Responsibilities
-    You will lead the Mexico digital marketing transformation of one of the largest finance brands in the world
-    You will identify challenges, inefficiencies and opportunities in the current digital media operating model and recommend solutions for solving them
-    You will work with the client's media agency to implement SLAs, processes and ways of working to create better Digital Marketing performance
-    You will help the client to develop their digital marketing strategy across Digital Media (Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic Display) and marketing technology platforms
-    You will bring examples of best practice from other brands to build businesses cases for change
-    You will work closely with the new Head of Marketing to develop initiatives to hit the business targets for marketing
-    You will be driver of transformational change across digital channels

About You
-    8+ years experience in digital marketing roles in either clients, consultancies, media agencies
-    Have an expert understanding of media agency MSAs, SOWs and SLAs, as well as commercial models
-    Have experience driving digital marketing transformation in complex organizations
-    Strong knowledge and experience across digital channels, specifically PPC, Paid Social and Programmatic Display

-    Be a natural storyteller and be able to explain complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise way
-    Have excellent presentation and communication skills - able to create impressive decks for clients
-    Have lots of experience working closely with senior client contacts on a daily basis
-    Be an independent and self-motivated worker who can own and manage relationships confidently
-    Be interested in new industry developments and inspired to share your opinions in a public forum
-    Have a strong analytical background, able to analyze data and translate into insights
-    Be strongly process driven with the ability to identify opportunities to optimize processes
-    Have good attention to detail

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager- Mining Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Fast-growing Mining Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Portuguese) or trilingual (English-Portuguese-Spanish) Latin America Regional Sales Manager. High-Tech equipment experience preferred.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an international firm, a Latin America Sales Manager. Reporting to the VP Americas Sales, the Latin America Sales Manager will sell firm's business solution to companies that are looking to benefit from improved productivity and safety performance and reduced maintenance costs. Such a candidate will be able to highlight the need and create a sense of urgency in prospects, competently manage the entire sales cycle, negotiate win-win commercial outcomes and efficiently close deals to meet sales revenue quotas.

 

The Latin America Regional Sales Manager must have a strong track record in complex business to business technology / solution sales, and must have consistently met or exceeded sales targets. Success in a solutions based sales environment will be demonstrated by new business and further penetrating existing accounts. The candidate will be disciplined and efficient at developing effective sales / business plans supported by flawless execution.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager - Plastic Processing Equipment

LOCATION: Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador

COMPANY: Major European Plastics Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, fluent Spanish and English, and very comfortable in selling plastic processing equipment to food packaging companies in Latin America.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm making equipment for the plastics packaging sector, a Latin America Sales Manager. Covering the territory of Latin America except for Mexico and Brazil, the Latin America Sales Manager will be a 1-person sales manager (no staff), so s/he must be very independent-driven, while being a good team player (with Brazil Director and Europe HQ). The Latin America Sales Manager should know this sector well and should have customers in the food packaging sector (NOT petrochemical or industrial), so people who have experiences selling to cup or plastic packaging companies like Empal, Dixie Toga, Grupo Phoenix, Poly-Vac, etc would be of the greatest interest. Company experiences such as Grupo Interconsult, Illig, Gabler, Multi Vac - firms in the thermoforming equipment  would be helpful. People selling sheet feeding equipment would also be interest, as would people selling packaging solutions to firms similar to those mentioned above. Must be willing to travel extensively throughout Latin America.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Swimming Pool Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico (Cancún or Los Cabos)

COMPANY: Major global swimming pool equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, results oriented Spanish/English bilingual sales manager experienced in selling industrial products to Mexican national distributors.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading swimming pool equipment manufacturer, a Mexico Sales Manager.

Based in Cancún or Los Cabos, Mexico, the Mexico Sales Manager will be responsible for developing new customers and driving sales throughout Mexico. You will support key pool builders/dealers/distributors and work closely with corporate sales and service forces in order to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

   - Travels throughout assigned territory to call on distributors, dealers, builders, OEM's and prospective customers to obtain new business and expand existing business.
   - Advises dealers, distributors concerning sales and advertising techniques.
   - Analyzes market trends and sales data to assist dealers in sales promotions for present and future business.
   - Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and explains features and attributes and advantages over competition.
   - Reviews market analyses to determine customer requirements, volume potential, competitive pricing.
   - Develops sales campaigns to achieve goals of company.
   - Represents Company at trade shows and association meetings to promote product.
   - Coordinates between customer service, technical service, engineering and other departments as appropriate.
   - Controls expenditures of personal geographic district to conform to budgetary requirements.
   - Provides input and implements annual sales plan for Mexico, including sales strategy, to maximize return from the territory's assigned accounts/geographic area and to meet the territory's sales quotas established by the Managing Director.
   - Develops and maintains a comprehensive list and profile of key accounts and contacts (direct and non-direct) in a computerized database program.
   - Prepares monthly progress reports, monthly itinerary, weekly call reports and weekly expense reports in a timely manner and submits to Mexico Sales Manager.
   - May be responsible for the training and management of sales trainees, sales representatives, and territory sales managers.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Managing Director or Vice President of International


A sustained level of sales achievement, a broad knowledge of swimming pool equipment, and complete knowledge of the organizations policies and products.  Working knowledge of electronic chlorine generation, and solar, gas and electric heaters is a plus. Familiarity with automated control systems, basic electricity, plumbing hydraulics and/or water chemistry is a plus.

Personal computer skills and mechanical capability is essential.  Must also possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive long distances and travel by plane.

Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: South America Sales Manager - Swimming Pool Equipment

LOCATION: Colombia, Peru, Chile

COMPANY: Major global swimming pool equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, results oriented Spanish/English bilingual sales manager experienced in selling industrial products to national distributors in multiple Spanish-speaking South American countries.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading swimming pool equipment manufacturer, a Sales Manager for South America (except Brazil)

The firm delivers pool professionals the most reliable and technologically advanced residential and commercial products. The firm's team of experienced and dedicated professionals understand how quality products, prompt service and ready supply impact the smooth running of its customer’s businesses.

The firm has been enhancing pool ownership by manufacturing cutting edge, advanced pool and spa equipment. The firm listens to its customers’ needs and makes sure they are implemented during the design and manufacturing process. The goal is to become the preferred brand of choice in every residential and commercial swimming pool market in which we participate.

Position Overview:
Based in Peru, Chile, or Colombia, the South America Sales Manager will support sales activities of the organization throughout the assigned territory. Countries include: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Argentina. 

Key functions include, but not limited to, supporting the Latin America Regional Sales Director at trade shows, with training events, warranty, new product introductions, market share growth and sales growth.

Significant overnight travel is required.

Travels throughout assigned territory to call on distributors, dealers, pool builders, OEMs and prospective customers to obtain new business and expand existing business.

Performs formal presentations to commercial engineering firms and works to have firm's products specified in the design of new commercial pools.

Proactively prospects new opportunities outside of firm’s core commercial business.

Advises dealers and distributors concerning sales and advertising techniques.

Analyzes market trends and sales data to assist dealers in sales promotions for present and future business.

Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalogs, and explains features, attributes and advantages over competition.
Reviews market analyses to determine customer requirements, volume potential and competitive pricing and develops sales campaigns to achieve goals of company.

Develops sales campaigns for assigned territory to help achieve goals of company.

Represents firm at trade shows and association meetings to promote product.

Coordinates between customer service, technical service, engineering and other departments as appropriate.

Controls expenditures of personal geographic district to conform to budgetary requirements.

Provides input and implements annual sales plan for the territory, including sales strategy, to maximize return from the territory's assigned accounts/geographic area and to meet the territory's sales quotas established by the Regional Sales Manager.

Develops and maintains a comprehensive list and profile of key accounts and contacts (direct and indirect) in a computerized database program.

Prepares monthly progress reports, monthly itinerary, weekly call reports and weekly expense reports in a timely manner and submits to the Latin America Regional Sales Manager.

May be responsible for the training of sales trainees, sales representatives, and territory sales managers.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Latin America Regional Sales Manager or the Division General Manager

Job Qualifications
Experience/Qualifications:
The right candidate will have a minimum of five years related sales experience with a sustained level of sales achievement.  Broad knowledge of swimming pool equipment and the swimming pool industry preferred but not required.  Working knowledge of pumps, filters, electronic chlorine generation, robotic pool cleaners and gas and electric heaters is a plus.  Familiarity with automated control systems, basic electricity, plumbing, and hydraulics and/or water chemistry is a plus.

Personal computer skills and mechanical capability is essential. Must also possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive long distances and travel by plane. Must have a valid passport, and travel visa.

Must be comfortable and sensitive to multicultural work environments.

Must be fluent in Spanish, and conversational to fluent level of spoken and written English. Familiarity with the Portuguese language is a plus.

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University is preferred.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Country Manager - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Major Indian pharma services company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on, independent-minded

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a growing Indian pharma services client, a Mexico Country Manager. The suitable Mexico Country Manager should have a B.Pharm or equivalent, as well as a marketing (not sales) background. Total experience of around 6 to 8 years in pharma marketing, including pharma brand management. Should be working currently as marketing manager with pharma formulations company. Launched and handled pharma brands. Handled a team of product managers

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Enterprise Software

LOCATION: Mexico (México, DF)

COMPANY: Fast growing US enterprise software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Self-motivating, bilingual English-Spanish enterprise software Mexico sales manager. Greenfield experience. Experience selling CRM, ERP, HRMS, policiy adminstration or billing and order management software, with a solid track record of success.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a fast growing US enterprise software firm, a Mexico Sales Manager. Reporting to a Latin America Sales Director, the Mexico Sales Manager will:

•Develop go-to-market strategy and conduct sales and marketing campaigns to build a solid sales pipeline

•Lead end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting, evaluation, POC, contract negotiation and closing

•Identify and sign value-adding partners and conduct sales, marketing, and product training for new partners

•Build alliance with partners’ business development teams to promote our products and solutions

•Provide life-cycle support for partners in the region, from presales, contract negotiation, implementation, and customer support

•Develop sales and marketing collaterals that are specific to the region

•Manage customer relationships in the region and build reference customers

•Met or exceed sales quota

•Extensive experience and positive attitude to build and grown business in new territories in Brazil/Mexico

•Experience in working with insurance, banking, and telecommunications companies is preferred

•Ability to give executive presentations and enterprise application demos to both functional and technical people

•Ability to work independently and willingness to travel across Latin America

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Director - Consumer Products (FMCG)

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Major US consumer products company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, hands-on, quota driven, Spanish/English bilingual Mexico Sales Director.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major US consumer products client (CPG), a Mexico Sales Director who is experienced in the Mexican consumer packaged goods market, ideally nationally. Good experience in identifying distributors, managing distributors, and identifying OEM opportunities in Mexico. Experience with products like lighters, batteries, razors, pens, etc. would probably be the best fit. National travel might be heavy.

  

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Industrial Chemicals

LOCATION: Mexico (any major metropolitan area)

COMPANY: US industrial chemicals firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very hands-on, hunter-prospector Mexico Sales Manager with strong sales contacts in the Mexican industrial sector. Fluent Spanish and English.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US industrial chemicals firm a Mexico Sales Manager. This position reports to a Director of International Sales, based in the US. The location of the Mexico Sales Manager could be anywhere in Mexico.

Job Responsibilities:
---Provide direction and recommendation to improve sales efforts. Budget, manage, and coordinate sales, service, and administrative functions within the assigned territory in order to achieve the sales and market share revenue goals.

---Assess and acquire new distribution channels in the region as needed to achieve market share and revenue goals.

---Provide training and coordination of industrial distributors toward mutually agreed goals.

---Work with distributors and end users to unearth opportunities, and provide sales and technical emphasis at the front stage of all projects.

---Develop and maintain performance-oriented sales initiatives, establishing and updating a sales pipeline visible to management at all times.

---Contact and initiate opportunities for the sale of Wfirm's products with potential end-users, both alone and in conjunction with current and new distribution channel partners.

---Provide written reports and presentations to senior management and the board of directors, as needed.

---Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities.

---Prepare individual and departmental goals and objectives that correspond to the operating plan.

---Analyze competitor reviews with related improvement goals.

---Provide sales training and field support to distributors. Develop and monitor distributor sales activity within the region.

---Maintain customer database that provides contact, application and market share data. Establish and maintain a yearly sales plan for the annual forecast of operations.

---Ensure exceptional customer service is provided to internal and external customers.

---Conduct sales calls / exhibition and conference visits.

---Monitor and review distributor activity.

Essential Skills & Experience:
---Bachelor degree in Business or technical field, or equivalent professional experience. Engineering background and technical sales experience in the firm's product sector is strongly preferred.

---5+ years of experience selling specialty, value-added, or technical chemicals.

---5+ years of experience selling into industrial sales channels.

---5+ years of experience selling into relevant industries that the firm serves.

---Successful background selling specialty chemicals and services to Industrial facilities.

---Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

---New market penetration experience. Sales and marketing strategy development experience.

---High energy and superb communication skills with the ability to consultatively demonstrate our products highlighting their benefits/advantages/features to firm's customers. Ability to work with all levels from corporate to field employees.

---Ability to work independently and strong organizational skills to manage time, territory, and resources effectively.

---Strong follow through skills to close leads and action items.

---An active listener who continues to learn while pulling others to collaborate in achieving global objectives with a collaborative style.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Metals and Advanced Materials

LOCATION: Mexico (preference to Mexico City and Monterrey)

COMPANY: Major US metal products company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Self-starter, Spanish/English bilingual Mexico Sales Manager with strong contacts with foundries and steel mills..

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well-established American division of a European metal products firm seeks a Mexico Sales Manager. The firm is a diversified supplier of raw materials to the ferrous foundry and steel industry in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Its products include briquetted alloys, silicon carbide grain, pig iron, ferro-alloys, ceramic filters, desulfurizers, and many other products. Offering customers with world-class products from worldwide sources via an extensive sales and distribution network, combined with an outstanding sales and technical team in both product application and metal casting gives the firm the ability to identify and develop specific solutions for individual businesses.

 

The Mexico Sales Manager's focus would be on sales to major Mexican firms in the ferrous foundry and steel industry. Travel to locations such as Mexico City, Monterrey, San Luis Potosí and other key Mexican centers of the foundry and steel industry would be expected. Fluency in Spanish and English would be required, as would be an ability to work alone in the Mexican sales territory, so comfort in being an independent "self-starter" would be necessary.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales & Marketing Director - nutritionals, vitamins, pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: Latin America or USA - strong preference for Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Miami or Houston

COMPANY: Fast-growing pharmaceuticals and vitamin supplement firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish-English-Portuguese) Latin America Sales & Marketing Director. Strong understanding of various Latin American markets. Experience in managing distributor networks

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading firm offering pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products to over 50 countries globally, a Latin America Sales & Marketing Director. Reporting to the regional President, the Latin America Sales Director will work with existing partners as well as develop new customers.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Country Manager - Telecommunications Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Major global telecommunications equipment company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic, aggressive, Mexico Country Manager, with strong track record of success selling equipment to leading relevant customers

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a fast growing, major global telecommunications equipment firm, a Mexico Country Manager. The Mexico Country Manager will focus on a greenfield sales effort in Mexico, so the Mexico Country Manager must be able to chart the sales strategy to win. Firm offers a full portfolio of IP-based networking solutions, including enterprise routers, switches, security, SOHO products, Voice/Video products and wireless LAN. The ideal Mexico Country Manager should have at least 15 years of progressive experience from managing a sale unit, a branch office, to the entire operation of a country for providing datacom networking solutions to enterprises (IP) (excluding telecommunications industry) through direct sales and channel partners. Fluent English and Spanish both oral and written. Knowledge of Chinese will be an advantage. MBA preferred.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Material Handling Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: European material handling products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Pro-active, fast-paced Mexico Sales Manager with experience selling capital equipment to the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market and to their related distribution companies.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm in the conveyor, palletizer, and robotics field, a Mexico Sales Manager. The Mexico Sales Manager will secure, optimize and extend the position of the firm in the Mexican market; generate profitable turn-over as a result of intensive and high quality client relations and client management; recognize potential new projects at these clients and cultivate these projects ultimately leading to turn-over in your area.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Director - FMCG (skincare, haircare)

LOCATION: Latin America - strong preference for Mexico City, São Paulo, Santiago, Bogotá

COMPANY: Fast-growing Indian skincare and haircare products manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual or multilingual (Spanish-English-Portuguese) Latin America Sales Director. Strong understanding of multiple countries in Latin America. Experience in managing distributor networks

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major Indian HBA manufacturer, selling products to over 70 countries globally, a Latin America Sales Director. Reporting to the Group President, the Latin America Sales Director will be focused on expanding distribution sales channels and on developing new customers.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Country Manager - Air conditioners

LOCATION: Mexico (Monterrey, Mexico, DF, Flexible)

COMPANY: Fast growing Chinese air conditioner manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented, unbureaucratic consumer durables Mexico Country Manager. Fluent English and Spanish

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Country Manager, on behalf of a growing Chinese manufacturer of air conditioners. The Mexico Country Manager will be in a start-up role in Mexico, and the first goal is to establish links with major Mexican retail channels. The Mexico Country Manager will be involved personally in setting up the import procedures, logistics, aftersales network, etc.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH:  Mexico Sales Manager - Scientific Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Major European scientific equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:Fast-paced, sole contributor unbureaucratic Mexico Sales Manager

Recruiter seeks and Mexico Sales Manager, on behalf of a major European firm making thermal analysis scientific instrumentation for the chemical and materials science markets. Most suitable candidates: people selling scientific instrumentation of a similar type or anybody from the analytical instrumentation world in closing those selling XRD, XRF, AFMs, or GCMS would be good. Customers: researchers in a variety of markets including, metals, energy, ceramics, life science, etc. The Mexico Sales Manager would develop and manage firm's distribution network throughout Mexico and assist in developing regional strategies for expanding business and influence into the market.



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico VP Sales - Hospitality Sector

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Major American travel and tourism firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Mexico Sales Director with strong travel sector background. Fluent Spanish and English.

Recruiter seeks a Mexico VP Commercial Development/ VP Sales on behalf of a leading US leisure sector company. The VP Commercial Development, who would report to the division President, would:
1. Lead a team of directors/ managers successfully by setting and achieving established objectives/ goals/ target in keeping with agreed budgets and in accordance with company policies, procedures and standards.
2. Assure high levels of coordination and communication between internal departments and external accounts/suppliers.
3. Set, achieve and report on all specific targets/ indicators for all appropriate areas and monitor/ communicate results.
4. Lead the development of a commercial strategy for the company and ensure the successful communication of such strategies across all areas internally and externally.
5. To lead project teams to identify, develop and grow existing and new products/ services.
6. To contribute, develop and implement company commercial strategies to support company objectives.
7. To research, identify and develop existing or new products/ services in pursuit of company objectives.
8. To oversee the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions of all agreements with internal/ external suppliers in compliance with company policy, procedures and financial requirements.
9. To oversee the creation and maintenance of effective business relationships with key external/internal suppliers.
10. Take responsibility for the human resource cost of the area and constantly review structure and cost to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
11. Actively motivate all managers and staff.
12. Oversee the recruitment of all key positions within the departments/ destinations.
13. Challenge procedures/ processes and constantly look to make improvements in terms of generating more income, reducing costs, improving service levels, reducing errors and improving company as an environment in which to work.

OBJECTIVES
To lead, manage and develop a team responsible for effective delivery of a Corporate Commercial strategy and to innovate products and service development including but not limited to:
1. To support and enhance World Class Service delivery.
2. To grow and develop existing products and services to enhance company business.
3. To identify and develop new products and services to grow company business.
4. To lead and oversee commercial negotiations, contracting and administration policies and compliance.
5. To oversee company commercial compliance with corporate revenue and profit objectives.
6. To oversee company commercial compliance with corporate standards, policies and procedures.
7. To create, build, develop and maintain strategic and tactical commercial relationships with internal and external suppliers.
8. To lead, contribute to and support new business development.





EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager - Food Packaging

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Major global food packaging manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced food packaging sales manager with strong customer contacts in Mexico and Latin America. The the Latin America Sales Manager must be a self-starter who is very comfortable working independently and reporting to an English-speaking Sales Director in the U.S.

Recruiter seeks a Latin America Sales Manager on behalf of a global manufacturer of food packaging products. The Latin America Sales Manager will be developing a new territory for the company. The first responsibility of the Latin America Sales Manager will be to develop sales in Mexico. It is hoped, additionally, that from this base, the the Latin America Sales Manager can expand sales to other Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.

---Develop strategies to drive growth, maximize profitability and differentiate firm's products versus other competitive alternatives.
---Deliver flawless execution/support for all sales processes.
---LATAM: Manage agency network to implement sales and marketing strategies. Own customer relationships within the region, empowered to serve as commercial representative for the firm in most customer facing situations.
---Drive flawless execution of best in class processes in Sales.
---MEXICO: Primary company contact for the Mexico sales territory. Lead the all sales activity for customers within Mexico.
---Able to travel (50%+)
---Must have had experience selling in the flexible packaging sector.
---Minimum 8-10 years' sales experience
---Bachelor Degree or higher, preferably in a technical field
---Fluent Spanish, very strong English spoken and written skills



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Business Development Manager-South America - Industrial Products

LOCATION: Argentina or Brazil

COMPANY:  Major North American marine industrial components manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, sole contributor, familiar with the marine sector.  

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major North American marine industrial components manufacturer, a Latin America Business Development Manager, focusing on South American and Central American markets. The Business Development Manager, reporting directly to the Global Commercial Director, will be responsible for providing in-depth technical support and promotes and develops sales. All sales in this region are done through distributors. Therefore, the focus of this position is on distributor management and support.

Duties and Responsibilities
o Increase sales volume and market share in the Marine/ Maritime market.
o Keep the Americas Regional Manager and Commercial Director informed of business activities as required
o Provide feedback to and receive direction from the Americas Team Leader regularly
o Provide weekly call reports and synopsis of activity
o Train, support and coach distributor personnel on sales
o Manage projects and support current accounts
o Implement strategic plan as defined annually
o Develop and present quotations and proposals
o Develop and present Thordon product training programs to end users and distributors
o Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
o Ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization
o Ability to solve practical problems
o Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
o Ability to work independently
o Ability to perform multiple tasks.
o Computer literate - Microsoft Word, Excel, Database application
o Strong organizational skills
o Strong time management skills
o Must be a team player
o Requires good judgment and a professional demeanor

Minimum Qualifications
o Minimum 5 years technical sales experience
o Must be able to speak Spanish, Portuguese and English
o Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish, Portuguese & English
o Must be able to make presentations in Spanish, Portuguese & English, in a business setting
o Distributor management experience an asset
o Marine experience an asset
o Knowledge of water lubricated bearing systems would be a definite asset
o Must be able to travel as required to accomplish duties. Approx. 50% including frequent overnight and extended hours
o Blueprint reading ability a must

Education
o Post-secondary technical or commercial degree required
o Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Competencies Required for Success
o Competent in required job skills and knowledge
o Keeps others adequately informed
o Resolves problems in early stages
o Works well in group problem solving situations
o Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
o Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
o Adapts to change in the work environment
o Accepts criticism and feedback
o Prioritizes and plans work activities
o Uses time efficiently
o Reacts well under pressure



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Robotic Automation Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico (Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico, DF, Flexible)

COMPANY: Fast growing distributor of state of the art robotic automation equipment

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented, entrepreneurial Mexico Sales Manager. Fluent English and Spanish

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Sales Manager, on behalf of a growing American distributor of robotic welding equipment. Under the overall direction of the CEO and Director of Sales, the Mexico Sales Manager will be responsible for profitable growth of all products excluding lead forming equipment and services in Mexico. Special focus will be on a highly desired robotic welding product line. The current sales volume in Mexico is approximately USD$2 million, and the firm believes that their product lines have very strong sales potential in Mexico, especially serving industrial markets such as contract electronic manufacturing and automotive manufacturing.

This role is seen as a very entrepreneurial, hands-on sales manager, preferably with a background as a sales engineer or other technical sales person.
--- Manage rep networks and working with the Director of Sales take responsibility for hiring, training, and communication with reps on a regular basis. Schedule sales meetings and webinars as needed.

--- Utilize firm's CRM to manage sales activity including all opportunities, sales leads and updates on both especially after speaking with reps or completing travel with reps or end users.

--- Work on regionally specific robotic welding equipment projects in conjunction with technical and inside sales personnel

--- Review regionally specific quotes for major projects to ensure the proper equipment is being quoted.

--- Prepare travel plans with budget to the Director of Sales and CEO for review.

--- Visit Japan annually including the Internepcon show in January.

--- Visit some key robotic welding equipment accounts annually.

--- Work with the Director of Sales and CEO on marketing plans including website, media advertising, etc.

--- Look for new products that would be a good fit.

--- Establish sales goals with annual reviews for reps in your specific region.

--- Work with the Director of Sales to plan and execute an annual rep meeting or trade show.

--- Create and send quotes as needed in your region.

--- Meet with inside product specialists on a regular basis.

--- Other tasks as directed by the CEO or Director of Sales.

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Industrial Control Systems

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Well-established US maker of DCS equipment

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Trustworthy, fast-paced and well-organized Mexico Sales Manager with sales experiences working with PEMEX and systems integrators in the oil and gas sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an American firm manufacturing safety systems for the energy sector, a Mexico Sales Manager. Responsibilities include:

    Issue quotations and follow-up on them to ensure a maximum quotation to order conversion ratio in line with approved sales strategy.

    Support customers by telephone, e-mail and other means of communication

    Negotiate sales orders with customers within agreed delegation of authority

    Advise customers on technical solutions to fulfill agreed sales strategy.

    Co-ordinate with manufacturing facilities in case of technical issues, lead-times and projects

    Support customers for seminars and in house visits

 

Requirements:

    Energetic, curious, resourceful, highly creative and self-motivated. Able to thrive in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment.

    Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

    Excellent autonomous problem solving ability.

    Excellent ability to bring a sense of customer-focus and professional ethics to all things.

    Able to continuously exhibit the highest levels of professional discretion as a technical representative of the firm in all customer relationships.

 

Qualifications:

    More than 3 years in technical sales and business development for the Industrial Process Control and/or Industrial Safety (functional safety)

    Demonstrated capabilities to sell and generate orders for high technology products in the industrial areas of Instrumentation, Control and/or Safety (DCS, PLC, SIS)

    Organized, proactive, strive to succeed, able to work alone, able to think out of the box, and manage your own time

    Result oriented, winner attitude and able to learn by himself/herself

    Able to perform  technical presentations to customers and influence users’ specifications to purchase firm's industrial automation systems

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico National Sales Manager  - Food Products Packaging

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, or Monterrey)
COMPANY: Multinational Food Packaging Corporation

A major firm supplying plastic packaging components (closures) for the beverage industry seeks a person who could serve as Mexico Sales Manager. Initially, the Mexico Sales Manager will be doing sales personally, as well as working through distributors. Self starter, the Mexico Sales Manager will be capable of working without  daily supervision. Bilingual (Spanish/English), experience  working  with  customers  such as  Coca Cola, Pepsi, Peñafiel, Jumex, etc.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Regional Business Development Manager - Petrochemical Services

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY: Industrial and Petrochemical Services Corporation
A world leader in their field, a US firm seeks a Mexico Business Development Manager to be in charge of company sales, marketing and business development activities in Mexico. A major emphasis will be on business development and growth of the Mexico Business Unit, and experience selling services to oil and gas companies (PEMEX and private sector companies), as well as to large chemical corporations would be a plus. Candidates ideally would be degreed in Engineering, with an MBA or other advanced degree. This Mexico Sales Manager must speak good English, and have native fluency in Spanish. It is preferred that candidates have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the management of technical-related consulting or service companies. Experience supervising groups larger than 30 people would be a plus.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager - Mobile Telephony Software

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City) or USA (Miami, Florida)

COMPANY: Major European Telecom Software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual or Spanish-Portuguese-English trilingual Latin America Sales Manager with established sales contacts with mobile operators. Must be a "strong closer" type. Self starter.

Recruiter seeks a Latin America Sales Manager on behalf of a major European firm in the telecommunications software field. The Latin America Sales Manager reports to the VP Global Sales and Marketing. Requires 5-10 years successful sales experience of solutions and services sales in the Latin American telecom industry, preferably value added services

.   Track record of closing contracts with operators

.   Ability to represent the company at all levels within the customer organizations

.   Responsible for direct sales and market development of the company's products and services within a defined territory (Northern LATAM especially, and Brazil if possible)

.   Responsible for forecasts, developing account plans and market development strategy within a defined territory or set of accounts

.   In charge of developing and closing new business as well as grow business in existing accounts based on Mobile operator Business Unit portfolio (i.e. selfcare solutions, service portals,  messaging)

.   Responsible for meeting quarterly & half year sales quota (Bookings & revenues) in the assigned territory or accounts

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Northern Mexico Sales Manager  - Electronic Components
LOCATION: Mexico (Matamoros/ Brownsville, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cd. Juarez) or USA (El Paso, TX)
COMPANY: North American electronic components supplier
A firm supplying the electronics assembly industry in the Mexican maquiladora industry seeks a Mexican Regional Sales Manager whose territory would cover much of the territory from Guadalajara north to the Texas border. Experience selling to firms in this market is critical, as is a strong knowledge of the sales process. The Mexico Sales Manager must be a good "deal closer." Candidates should be fully fluent in Spanish, with strong English skills.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Senior Sales Manager - Coatings for Plastics
LOCATION: Mexico (Tijuana)
COMPANY:  Multinational Industrial Paints Company
Well established multinational industrial coatings company employing 4,000 people worldwide seeks a Mexico Sales Manager whose focus would be to sell to the electronics industry. Candidates ideally will have had experience selling coatings to the electronics industry, but people with industrial coatings and paints sales exprrience who have sold to the automotive finishing or to other industries could also be considered. Ideally, the Mexico Sales Manager might have worked at firms such as PPG, Sherwin Williams, IVC, Dupont/ Herberts, etc. This is a new, wholly Mexico-oriented sales manager position. Candidates can be based at a home office location in any city convenient to air travel, although probably a location in Tijuana or Guadalajara might be best. At this point in time a Technical sales person would report to the new Mexico Sales Manager. The product focus is paint and coatings for plastic, specifically for electronics equipment, including cellphones, computers, PDA's, printers, TV's, and a host of other Consumer Electronic devices. OEM clients include firms such as Nokia Mobile Phones, Sony-Ericsson, Kyocera, Logitech, Hughes Network Systems, Philips, Microsoft, etc. Experience in sales to customers of this type would be of interest.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America General Manager - Pet Food

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico, D.F.)

COMPANY: Major American Pet Food Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Spanish) or trilingual (English-Portuguese-Spanish) Latin America Regional Sales Director.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major pet food manufacturer, a Latin America General Manager. The Latin America General Manager will develop, manage and execute a distribution strategy in Mexico and Latin America. The Latin America General Manager must have the ability to manage all relationships, including retailers and distributors needed to achieve country and regional strategy.  Forecasting is also a critical element of the role.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Country Manager - Cosmetics (Skincare Products)

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico, D.F.)

COMPANY: Fast growing Skincare company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Mexico Sales Manager who is entrepreneurial and self-directed. Fluent Spanish and English skills.
o University or college Bachelor's degree or equivalent by experience
o Minimum 5-7 years Account Manager or related experience (preferably including people management)
o Minimum 2 years Sales Manager experience
o Must have significant experience with cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-moving congenial environment
o Market localization experience strongly preferred
o A record of success in direct sales
o An ability to start up a Mexico business as Mexico employee number

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing cosmetics (skincare) firm, seeks a Mexico Country Manager. The Mexico Country Manager will be responsible for executive support and productivity in Mexico. S/he will report directly to the Vice President of International Market Management.
o Prepare and execute regional business plan as coordinated through the International Market Management and Sales departments
o Participate regularly in Presenter (distributor) meetings; deliver company presentations about compensation plan training, strategy, corporate credibility and other appropriate training
o Encourage cross-departmental communication and synchronization
o Manage and support local market social media groups
o Gather and synthesize local market data and feedback
o Plan and coordinate cultural localization of marketing campaigns and website content
o Liaison for local firm's finance and operations departments


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Chemicals

LOCATION: Mexico (Guadalajara)

COMPANY: Manufacturer of cleaning chemicals for the circuit board and semiconductor sectors

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Mexico Sales Manager with experience selling products to the electronic circuit board, EMS, and semiconductor sectors.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience consultative selling technical consumable products, preferably into electronics manufacturing.
• Experience influencing decision makers with established network of contacts.
• Efficient keyboarding for timely CRM entry and report creation.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and experience to leverage CRM technology and analysis tools.
• Willing to travel 50-70% total throughout Mexico, USA (3 times per year), and Costa Rica once per year.

Recruiter, on behalf of a manufacturer of precision cleaning chemicals for the pcb and semiconductor sectors, seeks a Mexico Sales Manager. Reporting to the Americas Sales Director, the Mexico Sales Manager will lead consistent sales growth for the Mexico business
team to drive customer satisfaction and achieve company revenue and margin goals.
• Proactively lead business development and manage accounts to achieve sales goal.
• Work closely with the Mexico AT engineer and USA AT team during the sales process.
• Develop relationships with multiple contacts at strategic existing customers to ensure protection of current business and expansion of multiple applications within accounts.
• Timely and quality Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software entry and analysis to understand how best to maximize personal time in assigned territory.
• Organize and plan activities regularly including maintaining an Outlook calendar and reporting progress on prospecting for new business.
• Deliver required reports completely and on time (expense, visit, monthly reports).
• Support the Mexico distributor and USA Operations on order fulfilment questions.
• Lead the HQ team on MX distributor performance opportunities.
• Employ consultative selling approach including use of marketing collateral.
• Organize MX marketing events with the support of the USA based Marketing team.
• Maintain and grow relationships with equipment and material partners.
• Travel as necessary within the assigned budget to execute the sales plan.



 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager - Swimming Pool Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: Major Swimming Pool equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very entrepreneurial Latin America sales manager with experience selling to the commercial construction sector

Recruiter, on behalf of a major firm in the swimming pool sector, seeks a Latin America Sales Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, the Latin America Sales Manager will be responsible for the management and all sales activities of the Latin American and Caribbean territory markets as defined. Position will regularly travel to markets to promote firm’s product offering, develop and implement programs to increase sales. Identify and report on sales opportunities within each individual market of the region while identifying current market share and making recommendations to maximize market share. Maintain relationships with established customer base and develop potential market leaders to be supported with firm's programs and identify other emerging potential customers within each market in the Latin American region.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Mexico (Tijuana, B.C.)

COMPANY: US Electronic Components Distributor

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very hands-on, fast paced, Spanish-English bilingual Mexico Sales Manager with good sales contacts in the Tijuana and Mexicali electronic market

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of US distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, a Mexico Sales Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, the Mexico Sales Manager  would call on electronics manufacturing companies in Tijuana, Mexicali, and the surrounding area. Markets served will include OEM, CEM, automotive, consumer electronics, telecom, computer, industrial, etc. The Mexico Sales Manager  must have experience in the semiconductor and/or electronic components industry, with existing relationships with companies like Sony, Panasonic/ Matsushita, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Samsung, etc. Immediate results will be expected.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Sales Manager - Automotive Capital Equipment

LOCATION:  Mexico (Ciudad Juarez or El Paso, Texas)

COMPANY: European Capital Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico Sales Manager with good experience in cross-border automotive industry sales

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading European equipment client, a Mexico Sales Manager. Reporting to the President, the El Paso -based Mexico Sales Manager will focus efforts on the sale of capital equipment to the automotive market, with the objective of maximizing market penetration and ensuring customer satisfaction for automotive key accounts throughout North America, Central America, and South America. The Mexico Sales Manager maintains contact with established automotive customers, develops new prospects, provides customers with support and training, and acts as a liaison between the customer and company centers in the US and Europe. The Mexico Sales Manager might need to travel throughout the hemisphere. Fluency in English is required, and conversational or fluent Spanish and/or Portuguese would be a very strong plus.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

COMPANY:  Major German Medical Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Brazil Sales Director with strong international, multicultural experiences. Fluent Portuguese and English; German skills a strong plus.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Director, on behalf of a leading German medical equipment manufacturer. Reporting to the Brazil General Manager, the Brazil Sales Director will be responsible for the Business Unit´s management of Sales, Service and Marketing activities and teams, ensuring achievement of top line, profitability and customer satisfaction, complaint to the company processes.

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, science. MBA is preferred

--Sales Management, Marketing and Strategy Planning Knowledge including implementation, Service Management, Financial expertise to manage P&L, Office Packages (specialy Excel and Power Point);
--Strong Knowledge in Medical Devices Business including consumables
--Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
--Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills: business cases, margin and cash flow analysis;
--Leadership Skills;
--Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills;
--Negotiation Skills;
--Strong Business Sense including also cost awareness;
--Sales Funnel Management Skills;
--Decision Making Skills;
--Analytical skills;
--Problem solving skills.



EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Specialty Chemicals

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Fast growing International Chemical Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Self-directed Brazil Sales Manager, ideally with experience in the lubricant additives industry. Fluent English and Portuguese.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of an international chemical company a Brazil Country Sales Manager (Brazil Sales Director). Experience in selling lubricant additives or similar products to the industrial sector would be ideal, but other relevant experiences can be considered.

 


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Business Development Director - Financial Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY: US Financial Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The successful Latin America Business Development Director will: o Be a trusted team player o Possess excellent networking and relationship-building skills o Hold exemplary cultural awareness and adaptability o Demonstrate extreme flexibility and a willingness to embrace rapid change o Have big-picture strategy skills and in-the-trenches execution skills o Have a practical, hands-on, can-do attitude with a strong entrepreneurial outlook o Have an opinion, but know when restraint is appropriate o Have a strong desire to achieve

Recruiter seeks a Latin America Business Development Director on behalf of a US financial services firm that provides asset allocation and investment research services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Latin America Business Development Director will develop and lead the expansion of new business and retain or upgrade existing business in the Latin and South American markets. The successful Latin America Business Development Director must also have the ability to operate independently in an unstructured and entrepreneurial environment. MBA preferred; professional qualification and/or entrepreneurial experience are advantages. Alternatively, evidence of outstanding delivery in complex fast moving situations will also be considered. Minimum of 6 years' experience working on a range of business or development projects or directly with money managers, either within a firm or in a sell side capacity. Experience living and working in emerging markets is essential. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and English. Travel 20% in-country if South American based, 10% if US based

 

The Latin America Business Development Director role requires excellent relationship-building skills, impeccable judgment, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Key responsibilities:

o Market and sell, primarily through client or prospect visits, over the phone and via email, unique investment research services to institutional money managers, by focusing on developing high value relationships with senior leadership.

o Leverage commercial databases and social networking tools to identify prospect firms and develop effective strategies to access key decision makers.

o Plan, coordinate and manage quarterly sales and analyst conferences with key domestic and international clients.

o Work effectively and professionally with all personnel within the firm.

o Formulate and recommend regional strategies to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that will grow the investment research business, either by creating new markets, further penetrating existing markets, or displacing competitors' market share.

o The Latin America Business Development Director will act as an ambassador for the organisation in Latin and South America.

o Recruit, manage and retain referral sources such as brokers, high net worth individuals, fund of funds managers and other non-traditional investment research clients.

o Maintain and enhance existing client relationships by facilitating discussion between the analyst team and money managers.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Director - Capital Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major European Capital Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual or Portuguese-Spanish-English trilingual Brazil Sales Director. Aggressive and unbureaucratic. Business/ entrepreneurial acumen combined with energy, drive, curiosity and involvement. Someone who is comfortable with frequent travel across Latin America. Good organizational skills and a self-starter spirit

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm with 300 employees and a turnover of €140 million,that has become one of the world leaders in their sector. They have seen unprecedented growth, doubling their turnover in two years. With industrial plants in Europe and subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Australia, Russia, and the United States of America, they produce machine tools / fabrication equipment for the structural steel fabricator, steel service center and miscellaneous markets.

 

Reporting to the company’s President, the successful Brazil Sales Director will look after the development of all products and sectors in the principal Latin American markets. These markets have yet to be developed by the company and hold a great deal of potential; therefore this role will include defining the priorities and the market penetration strategy. Initially the Brazil Sales Director will include client prospecting and the development of accounts, but will progressively lead to the building of a local sales team and a representational office in Brazil.  The Brazil Sales Director will have the support of the R&D and US teams to respond to customer demands and to develop specific solutions.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Director (South America Sales Director) - Telecom Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major North American Telecom Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Versed in Telecommunications technologies, specially in the 3 main telecom network layers (Physical layer with focus on Fiber Optic technology, Optical layer focus in CWDM/DWDM Technology, and the protocol layer, focus on transport applications like SDH, next generation SDH, ATM, Frame Relay, Gigabit Ethernet, Voice over IP, etc. Outstanding knowledge of the network service providers market in Latin America. Portuguese- English bilingual or Portuguese-Spanish-English trilingual Latin America Sales Director. Aggressive and unbureaucratic. Self starter and able to communicate and interact with people at all levels. Autonomous, well organized, and results-oriented.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading North American firm in the telecommunications equipment field, a Latin America Sales Director. Reports to VP Americas. The Latin America Sales Director promote all of firm's Telecom Product lines, and is responsible for developing, delivering or exceeding Sales Target in the territory (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile). The Latin America Sales Director will implement and drive an account management strategy for the regions tier one customers. Select, train, support, follow up, and set sales objectives with distributors. Advising which sales channels are suitable for the firm's ranges, drawing up business plan to corroborate this advice and then the execution of that strategy. The Latin America Sales Director will be responsible to deliver KPIs outlined within firm'ss corporate objectives (Key account strategy, margin control, cost per order analysis), as well as being responsible for maintaining and updating the corporate CRM data base as well as delivering accurate and timely sales forecasts. The Latin America Sales Director will assume an active lead in key projects and tenders. Close commercial and technical support of firm's clients (end users). Develop the firm's MDR image and market penetration in the territory, special focus on Brazil. Close relationship with firm's marketing and design teams to ensure our clients needs are well known and understood, also to better direct future product development. The Latin America Sales Director will provide constant feedback to the factory on the competition and changes in technology trends. Taking full responsibility of the demo equipment and assigned company assets.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Aircraft MRO services

LOCATION: Brazil

COMPANY: Leading American commercial aviation MRO service firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Brazil Sales Manager from the commercial aircraft MRO field. Strong English skills, fluent Portuguese. Very sales oriented, the Brazil Sales Manager will build market share in Brazil and potentially could develop into the general manager of the Brazil operation.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Manager on behalf of leading American aircraft MRO services firm that serves the private aviation sector. Reporting to the Latin America Director of Sales, The Brazil Sales Manager will:
o Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for company .
o Research to qualify prospective customers to determine their potential.
o Conduct follow-up, sales calls and customer visits with prospective customers.
o Assist with company's marketing initiatives for the territory assigned.
o Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotes for current and prospective customers.
o Establish long-term, ongoing repeat relationships by building rapport with customers.
o Identify growth and new opportunities with customers.
o Create and Manage SAP (Strategic Account Planning) for specific accounts.
o Monitor quote activity and progression and provide customer updates as needed.
o Present to management weekly reports on customers' needs, problems, interests, opportunities, competitive activities and potential new products and services for the region.
o Collaborate with the MRO Sales and Customer Support team to foster a teamwork environment to achieve over-all department and company objectives.
o Meet established sales quotas and revenue goals set by the company which change based on the current sales strategy.
o Travel on company business to meetings, trade shows or sales events when necessary.
o Responsible for the facilities day-to-day operations.
--- Supervise and coordinates overall administrative activities.
--- Supervise the maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment, as well as layout, arrangement and housekeeping of office facilities
--- Negotiate the purchase of office supplies, services and furniture (office equipment, telephone/internet, utilities, etc.), in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
--- Supervise the maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machine, test equipment, tooling, etc.
--- Keeps management informed in order to achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; reviewing and analyzing reports and summarizing information.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager - Electronics

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: US Electronics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Latin America Sales Manager with experience selling electronic equipment to the Latin American retail sector. Ideally multilingual (Portuguese - Spanish - English). Ambitious, decisive, results-oriented.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of US firm in the electronics field, a Latin America Sales Manager. Experience selling to the retail sector is vital. Reports to the Director of Sales, Americas. The Latin America Sales Manager will be responsible for defining and implementing the right segmentation strategy for the firm in Latin America in accordance with the HQ guidelines. Based on this segmentation strategy the Latin America Sales Manager will develop custom propositions for these verticals and or geographical areas. Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

•   Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, Americas

•   Establishing direct contacts with key retailers in Latin America

•   Providing the organization with market analysis on products, clients, dealers, competitors, geographical areas and verticals.

•   Being responsible for smooth product introductions

•   Drawing up and implementing a clear segmentation strategy

•   Providing support to business partners and train & motivate them

•   Being actively involved in a continuous evaluation of sales partners

•   Setting up systems for lead generation and follow up

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Director - Billing and Customer Care Software

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: European Software firm

A European firm serving tier 2 and tier 3 telecom operators worldwide seeks a Latin American Regional Sales Director, who would be based out of Brazil. The firm seeks a top-notch Latin American Regional Sales Director with a background in selling BACC solutions and/or services to telecom companies, and who, working with support teams, could run a regional sales organization. The Latin American Sales Director will position and sell company products and solutions to telecom companies in a direct sales model. The region with initially carry a revenue quota of US$6M. Run your own sales ‘Business Unit’ to perform lead generation, account qualification, sales positioning, and A/c management. Negotiate business terms and contractual arrangements. The right Latin American Sales Director will have 15+ years' of related telecom software sales experience and have demonstrated the ability to exceed sales quotas in excess of US$6M. The right Latin American Sales Director must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and be able to travel freely across Latin America. Excellent English/ Portuguese/ Spanish skills are mandatory.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil VP Sales (Vice President, Sales) - Financial Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: American Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Brazil VP Sales will have a proven track record of exceeding quota in selling intangible, complex or conceptual solutions in the Brazilian financial services market. Relationship-focused with a “consultative style” (an assertive seller, experienced in proactive solution-selling, with a “hunter” mentality). A plus would be with extensive experience within a financial institution (Bank, Insurance, Investment) developing solutions, with a strong successful track record of interacting with senior levels. The Brazil VP Sales should have a Minimum of 10 years in professional solution sales. Ability and willingness to travel within country to maximize business opportunities. Strong work ethic and pattern of increasing achievements. High energy and able to sustain high levels of activity over a long period of time. Experienced working with a long sales cycle (9 – 18 months) and skilled at keeping the cycle as short as possible. Is motivated by a commission based selling position

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major division of a publicly traded US$6 billion business information firm, a Brazil Vice President of Sales. The company has worked with more than 80% of the top banks worldwide. Strong fluency in English is required, with fluent Portuguese or Spanish.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Director of Sales - RFID products

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major RFID Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil Sales Director with solid industrial sales contacts

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Director of Sales for a major international firm manufacturing RFID products. Experiences selling to the CPG/ FMCG (beverages, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals) markets would be of great interest. Products include electronic products as well as consumables and software.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director -  Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major Consumer Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Portuguese) Brazil Sales Director. Consumer Electronics experience preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Director, on behalf of a leading manufacturer and distributor of audio and visual electronics, including a full range of televisions, DVD players, CD players, gaming consoles and video games, as well as other products throughout Latin America.  The firm has developed several key relationships in Mexico and all of Latin America, including Wal-Mart Mexico, Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart Central America, Costco, Tiendas Soriana, Elektra, Chedraui, Liverpool and many others. Currently, the firm is expanding operations to South America, starting in Brazil. The Brazil Sales Director will manage relationships and sales with current customers and also develop new opportunities in the marketplace.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager (Consumer Durables)

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Consumer Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Brazil Sales Manager in the consumer products sector. Proven ability to achieve sales quotas. Willingness to travel and work with a global team of professionals.

Recruiter seeks an experienced Brazil Sales Manager on behalf of a major consumer durables firm. The Brazil Sales Manager is responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation through close in Brazil. Develops and implements agreed upon Marketing Plan to expand customer base in Brazil.  The Brazil Sales Manager works with management for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with company vision and values.

Responsibilities:

•   Interest buyers and purchasing agents in their companies merchandise or services and to address clients’ questions and concerns.

•   Develops a database of qualified leads through referrals, face to face cold calling on business owners, direct mail, telephone calling, email, and networking

•   Demonstrate their products and advise clients on how using these products can reduce costs and/or increase revenue.

•   Develop sales strategies and setting sales targets.

•   Report back to senior managers

•   Collect customer feedback and market research

•   To keep up to date with products and competitors

•   Maintains accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned territory


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Industrial Products

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: High-Tech Industrial Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced Brazil Sales Manager fluent in English and Portuguese. Experience selling high tech products to the following sectors would be of great interest: Architectural, Interior Design, Commercial, Residential, Glass Industry, Automotive, OEM

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a very successful high technology industrial products manufacturer serving the Architectural, Interior Design, Commercial, Residential, Glass Industry, Automotive, OEM sectors, a Brazil Sales Manager. The Brazil Sales Manager will be involved with the following:

1.  Sales and Service capability in Brazil

-   Collect market information/ data and work with HQ to develop a strategic sales and service plan to penetrate the Brazilian Market, including but not limited to the below items.

-   Create partnerships with distributor partners in each major Brazilian city.

-   Help design, implement and execute partner programs to support our partners and keep up to date with their progress and issues they face.  

-   Implement customer-service standards and service plan utilizing resources.

-   Constantly building and maintaining relationships with key clients and distributors.

-   Increasing our customer and distributor base in Brazil

  

2.  Marketing and Planning  

-   Identify market trends in relevant industries i.e. Construction, Architecture, Design, Healthcare, Commercial, Automotive...

-   Work with HQ to create marketing plans for the region.

-   Collecting competitor information and communicating back to HQ all information.

-   Protect and promote the firm's brand at all cost

 

3.  Perform any and all administrative duties in the region on behalf of firm and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), including but not limited to the below items.

-   Setting up company presence

-   Understanding the legal and tax issues  

-   Assist in budget planning

-   Assume responsibility for the budget and managing within our budget (analyze variances and taking Corrective actions)

-   Set up the most efficient channels to import and export product in the region balancing cost effectiveness and optimal time requirements from customers.

-   Implementing systems that are provided by HQ and making sure our Brazilian operations are in strict compliance.

-   Regularly and effectively report and communicate to firm's HQ and the CEO.

-   Perform assistance to firm's Management team and CEO when visiting Brazil.

-   Manage all hiring or termination of employees in the region.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Automotive Electronics

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Korean Automotive Components Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Technically-oriented Brazil Sales Manager with strong automotive parts experiences. English-Portuguese fluent.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Manager on behalf of a leading Korean automotive electronics firm. The main role of the Brazil sales manager is to support the current major Brazil automaker customer. The main products are all interior switches and electronic modules such as electrical junction boxes, converters, relays, etc.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager - Food Ingredients

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major European food ingredients firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented Brazil Country Manager with strong experiences selling flavorings, especially into the beverage market, Portuguese-English fluent; Spanish a plus. 5-10 years sales experience in the specialty coffee or foodservice industries. The Brazil Country Manager should pay good attention to details. Self-starter, requires minimal supervision. Ability to travel approximately 50% of time

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Country Manager on behalf of a leading European beverage ingredients manufacturer. The Brazil Country Manager's main role will be to identify, manage and grow profitable sales within all classes of trade in Brazil.  Focus on positioning the firm as the Brand of Choice for all beverage occasions.  The Brazil Country Manager will also assist with the establishment of distribution solutions. Some key duties of the Brazil Country Manager:

•   Achieves sales goals

•   Develops and maintains positive business relationships with all of firm's local and international partners.

•   Identifies and develops sales strategies for new growth opportunities in all Foodservice segments including Specialty Coffee, Local and International Chains and Key Operators.

•   Grows distribution networks and helps current distributors expand their business.

•   Uses all available resources including Marketing Materials, Beverage Innovation, and Customer Support.

•   Evaluate and recommend the creation of marketing material based on local needs.

•   Submits timely T&E and Marketing budgets.

•   Attends and becomes active in Trade Shows, and Industry events.

•   Continually seeks out personal development opportunities and ways to be seen as the leader in Specialty Coffee and Foodservice industries.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: European Electronic Components firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil Sales Manager with experiences selling components to the electronic sectors. Results-oriented.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of German firm in the electronic components field, a Brazil Sales Manager. The focus of the Brazil Sales Manager is to develop business and advance sales to a variety of high-tech industries, such as telecommunications, automotive electronics, test & measurement, medical electronics, data systems, etc.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Packaging Equipment/ Packaging Solutions

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Fast growing "Green" Sustainable Food packaging equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, self-directed Brazil Sales Director (hunter-prospector profile), ideally with strong packaging equipment sales experiences to the beverage and CPG sectors. Brazil Sales Director with experiences at firms like TetraPak, SCA Weyerhauser, Georgia Pacific, Pactiv, Huhtamaki, etc. would be of interest. Entrepreneurial

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing North American firm, a Brazil Sales Director.  The Brazil Sales Director should be an accomplished individual contributor sales leader with a proven track record. Compensation will be competitive, and will feature a good commission program. Should be a driven sales manager who is willing to travel extensively throughout the region. Reports to the Executive VP Sales. Fluency in English and Portuguese required.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Enterprise Software

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Fast growing US enterprise software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Self-motivating, bilingual English-Portuguese enterprise software Brazil sales manager. Greenfield experience. Experience selling CRM, ERP, HRMS, policiy adminstration or billing and order management software, with a solid track record of success.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a fast growing US enterprise software firm, a Brazil sales manager. Reporting to a Latin America Sales Director, the Brazil sales manager will:

•Develop go-to-market strategy and conduct sales and marketing campaigns to build a solid sales pipeline

•Lead end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting, evaluation, POC, contract negotiation and closing

•Identify and sign value-adding partners and conduct sales, marketing, and product training for new partners

•Build alliance with partners’ business development teams to promote our products and solutions

•Provide life-cycle support for partners in the region, from presales, contract negotiation, implementation, and customer support

•Develop sales and marketing collaterals that are specific to the region

•Manage customer relationships in the region and build reference customers

•Met or exceed sales quota

•Extensive experience and positive attitude to build and grown business in new territories in Brazil/Mexico

•Experience in working with insurance, banking, and telecommunications companies is preferred

•Ability to give executive presentations and enterprise application demos to both functional and technical people

•Ability to work independently and willingness to travel across Latin America

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Director of Sales - RFID products

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major RFID Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil Sales Director with solid industrial sales contacts

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Director of Sales for a major international firm manufacturing RFID products. Experiences selling to the CPG/ FMCG (beverages, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals) markets would be of great interest. Products include electronic products as well as consumables and software.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Business General Manager - Consumer Products (CPG)

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Fast-Growing Consumer Products and Personal Products Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Brazil Sales and Marketing Director or Brazil General Manager from the CPG sector who is able to start up business in Brazil. Very entrepreneurial, s/he should be capable of starting a greenfield operation.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a successful Asian CPG manufacturer, a Brazil Business General Manager. The Brazil Business General Manager will handle all the firm's business in Brazil. S/he will work alone first to develop Brazil Market for the firm. Other key points:

1. Managing operational process from part supply chain, marketing, sales, and relation with commercial partner.
2. Planning, forecasting & strategy
3. Collaboration and operational report with headquarters team. Periodically report.
4. Manage spending expenses for running operational.
5. Managing specifically the route to market such as modern channel and general trade channel distribution.
6. The Brazil Business General Manager will be in charge of all business for the Brazil Market and eventually other South American countries

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Business Development Director - Oil & Gas

LOCATION: Brazil (Macaé or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Major European energy services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, self-directed Brazil Business Development Director with solid Petrobrás contacts. Fluent Portuguese and English. Self-directed.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading UK oil and gas services firm, a Brazil Business Development Director. The firm's Industrial Services division is looking for a Brazil Business Development Director, who ideally has an eng. background and 10 year sales and business development experience servicing oil & gas major players (including Petrobras) and EPC contractors.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major American electronic component manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Brazil Sales Manager must be a very hands-on Sales Manager, able to lead a group of 5. Fluency in Portuguese and English. Previous experience at firms such as ABB, Schneider, etc. would be of great interest.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Manager, on behalf of a leading US electronic component firm. The focus of this position will involve sales of electronic components to the Brazilian industrial sector, especially the cement, chemical, and other heavy industries.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Global Consumer Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil General Manager, experienced in the consumer electronics field. Good management skills, completely reliable and trustworthy.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Country Manager, on behalf of a major multinational consumer electronics company. The Brazil office has 20 people, mostly involved in retail sales and marketing. Much of the sales focus has been through distribution channels. The incoming Brazil Country Manager should be a superlative consumer electronics Brazil sales director or Brazil country manager who is highly intelligent, has a high sales orientation, and an ability to supervise and grow a national sales and marketing team.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager - Telecommunications Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: European telecommunications equipment company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic, aggressive Brazil Country Manager, with strong track record of equipment sales to carriers, etc.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a German telecommunications equipment firm, a Brazil Country Manager. Reporting to the Director of Sales - Latin America, the Brazil Country Manager is responsible for all sales activities in sales area, maintaining existing and developing new accounts in Brazil for Incumbent, Alternative Carriers, CLEC’s, ISP’s, ITSP’s & City carriers, distributors VAR & System integrators.

-- 4-7 years proven sales experience telecommunication companies

-- Proven sales track record with budget of 2-4M USD

-- University degree (or equivalent)

-- Vast knowledge dealing with distributors VAR and system integrators.

-- Telecommunication Experience – VoIP/TDM Advantages

-- Knowledge in networking & systems architecture

-- Data communication experience LAN/WAN

-- Besides Portuguese, fluent English, Additional language - an advantage

-- Experience working with large telecom companies – advantage

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales DirectorBrazil Country Manager - FMCG

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Fast growing consumer goods firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Brazil Country Manager must be a very self motivated person who can focus on results, initially working along. Fluency in Portuguese and English, Spanish a plus.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Country Manager, on behalf of a fast growing Mexican consumer products firm, employing 1000 and in business for over 25 years. The Brazil Country Manager will be responsible for developing the Brazilan market. The Brazil Country Manager will develop a network of distributors, and possibly managing logistics.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Director of Sales - FMCG (Beverages)

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: US Beverage Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic, creative and aggressive Brazil Director of Sales who can maintain existing distribution networks and aggressively boost sales through new channels. Knowledge of logistics (especially Manaus free port considerations) a plus. A Brazil Director of Sales with a  demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Proactive and think ahead on 12-18 month base. Exp. at a major international CPG firm with a desire to have high visibility.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a growing US consumer packaged goods firm in the beverage category, a Brazil Director of Sales. Fluency in Portuguese and English required. The Brazil Director of Sales is responsible for the sale of the organization’s products to the leading National Accounts within various trade channels. The Brazil Director of Sales develops and manages the National Accounts Strategies and execution of National Accounts Sales plans and initiatives.

-- Accountable for Profitable Sales Growth (EBITDA)

-- Identification of Key Sales Opportunities  

-- Execution of Strategic Brand Plan

-- Ensure Individual/Team Management Development and Training to encourage professional growth.

-- Relationship Building:  Enhancement of goodwill between firm and Licensees and Retailers.   

-- Manage to plan sales and operational budgets

-- Manage to plan Marketing actions and implement It

-- Travel: at least 30-50% of the time.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Commercial Development Manager - Food & Beverage Ingredients

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major food ingredient manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented Brazil Sales Manager with strong food and beverage ingredients experiences. Fluent Portuguese and English. Spanish a plus.
--- Education: BS or Master¡¦s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or other related specialized food-component field, cereal science, meat science, dairy, etc. MS preferred. MBA is a plus.
--- Experience in food & beverage formulation, processing and testing methods is required.
--- Experience in food & beverage product development is a plus.
--- Links to allied ingredient suppliers and knowledge in ingredient function is preferred.
--- Awareness of food safety regulations and nutrition is required.
--- Working for a food manufacturer in business or product development is a plus
--- International experience will be an added value.
--- Years of Experience: 5-10 years preferred.

o Dynamic and competitive market/technical person with expertise in customer interaction, new product introductions, short range innovation projects, communication, team leadership and business closure desired to fill this position. This is an experienced professional.
o Self-motivated person is a must.
o Ability to manage account relationships, representing and advocating firm's brand
o Ability to represent a wide range of products and technologies with a strong emphasis on product range renewal programs based on market needs.
o Market understanding including allied ingredients will aid in collaboration with customers and allied suppliers.
o Knowledge of regional market specifics

Recruiter, on behalf of a major manufacturer of food ingredients, seeks a Brazil Commercial Development Manager.

Work directly with food & beverage customers in the Latin America (LATAM) Markets including Mexico and the Caribbean driving sales opportunities in support of the sales organization. Key markets include bakery, beverage, dairy, meat seafood & poultry and nutrition. Identify growth opportunities which can deliver 2-6% per year of new product/ innovation growth based on customer stated needs and regional industry trends. Be the technical representative in order to support firm's industry leadership position. Enhance the reputation of the firm in the industry as an innovator. Respond to customer needs with regards to products and applications including formulation, quality and process. Support efforts with global customers in the LATAM region.

--- Submit projects and approve technical project work completed by application lab.
--- Develop launching strategy and activities with direct line manager, application lab, Business Director(s) and Regional Sales Director.
--- Recommend new opportunities to pursue to Business Directors and Sales Director
--- Interface directly with customers to determine unmet needs and market trends
--- Identify opportunities and trends within existing and new market segments.
--- Collaborate with sales organization to develop and maintain customer relationship and industry leadership.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Aftermarket Sales Manager - Automotive Components Manufacturer

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major Automotive Components Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil Sales Manager with strong experience selling aftermarket engine components. Fluent Portuguese and English. Potential to become Latin America Sales Director

Recruiter, on behalf of a major automotive firm manufacturing engine components, seeks a Brazil Aftermarket Sales Manager. Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the Brazil Aftermarket Sales Manager will:

1. Be Responsible for obtaining profitable sales by developing the distribution of firm's product in Brazil markets.

2. Manage the sales administration function, operational performance reporting, and advising senior management on business relationships and creating an environment to excel firm's growth.

3. Be Responsible for creating sales, developing a business plan covering sales, revenue, and expense controls, meeting agreed targets, and promoting firm's Brand throughout Brazil

4. Assist in the development of the annual marketing plan, specifically advising on: realistic forecasts for each product and territory (based on historical data, market trends, competitive activity, promotional strategy and sales effort), and sales promotion program plans.

5. Ensure that all sales representative activities are in accordance with the guidelines of the firm's Code of Conduct.

6. Be Responsible for the planning and recruitment of sales representatives if needed to accomplish specific objectives.

7. Be Responsible for monitoring the performance of sales by establishing a system of reports and communications involving sales reports, cyclical sales meetings, sales newsletters and electronic bulletins.

8. Plan and implement a specific appraisal system that describes the responsibilities and performance standards of any sales representattive, set individual territory sales and commission targets and administer the commission plan.

9. Personally make sales presentation and collect market data in the field on a regular basis.

10. Provide high standards of ongoing training to customers so that they understand and have the technical knowledge to sell firm's products in an accurate and balanced manner.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Building Materials

LOCATION: Brazil

COMPANY: Major building materials manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil Sales Manager with solid contacts in the construction sector

Recruiter, on behalf of a major manufacturer of ceramic vitrified tiles, seeks a Brazil Sales Manager. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with a confident personality and a minimum of 5 to 7 years' relevant sales experience.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH:  Brazil Sales Manager - Mining Chemicals

LOCATION: Brazil (Minas Gerais)

COMPANY: Major US mining chemicals firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very hands-on Brazil Sales Manager with strong technical expertise
--- Ability to evaluate customers' mining chemical and process needs
--- Ability to design and execute test/trial programs, collect and analyze data, make sound scientific interpretation of the data, write reports in a clear, concise and logical manner and coordinate information with Sales & Marketing and other Technical personnel
--- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with sales, manufacturing and EH&S staff as well as with other Technical colleagues and with customers
--- Ability to work individually and to be self-motivated, but also to be team oriented
--- Excellent communication and presentation skills in Portuguese and English
--- Good and proactive team working skills in a global organization

Recruiter, on behalf of a major US firm in the mining chemicals firm, seeks a Brazil Sales Manager. Reporting to the Brazil General Manager in Rio, the Brazil Sales Manager will develop and assist in the marketing of mining chemicals gain an understanding of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures; ensure products and technical solutions are deployed appropriately; plan and accomplish objectives supporting firm's mining chemicals strategy; and perform a variety of tasks involving lab and field tests with a substantial degree of creativity and latitude. This position offers an opportunity to become familiar with a wide range of organic chemical reactions and techniques to synthesize and develop new reagents used in mineral industries.


 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) - Telecommunications Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: European telecom equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) with sales to Brazilian telecom operators

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established German telecom equipment manufacturer, a Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas). Reporting to the Latin America Sales Director, the Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) will have 5+ years' sales experience (telecom industry an advantage). Responsible for all sales activities in Brazil, the Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) maintains existing and developing new accounts in Brazil for Incumbent, Alternative Carriers, CLEC’s, ISP’s, ITSP’s & City carriers, distributors VAR & System integrators. Experience working with large telecom companies. The Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) directs sales to customers in the territory. The Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) acquires new business partners operating in the telecom market - system Integrators for Telecom market & sales channels. The Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) has responsibility for the complete sales process independently. Achieves sales quota and customer services targets in the territory. The Brazil Sales Manager (Diretor de Vendas) has a proven sales track record with budget of 2-4M USD; Vast knowledge dealing with distributors VAR and system integrators; Telecommunication Experience – VoIP/TDM a plus

 
 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Brazil and Southern Cone - Enterprise Software

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: U.S. Enterprise software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: High achieving, Portuguese-English bilingual (or PT-EN-SP Trilingual) hands-on software Brazil Sales Manager who is comfortable with US-style "quarter to quarter" accountability. Works well independently.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of an American software firm in the network management software field, a Southern Cone Regional Sales Manager. The Brazil Sales Manager must have verifiable track records of exceeding quotas and must have strong experience selling enterprise software to the Fortune 1000 enterprise companies, telecommunications, and financial services sectors. Experience with sales to similar markets in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile and Peru would be a plus. Reporting to the Director Latin America, the Brazil Sales Manager will take ownership and accountability for driving business in your assigned territory. Achieve your annual quota on a quarter to quarter basis Achieve quarterly targets based on an attainment rate of 25%, 25%, 50% over the three months of the quarter Target ASP of 125k with a close rate of 30% of pipeline. Maintain a pipeline equal to three times quota. Utilize Solution Selling/TAS Account Plans in all competitive situations. The Brazil Sales Manager must be competent in engaging, negotiating, discussing, and presenting with C-level Executives.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager - Sales -  Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: US Consumer Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil General Sales Manager who would have extensive contacts in the Consumer Electronics (CE) industry and with key retailers to establish the firm's brand in the Brazilian Market. Brazil General Sales Manager with a demonstrated ability to lead people. Ability to perform short and long range planning. Sound understanding of financial planning, P/L, and revenue generation. The Brazil General Sales Manager must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to read, write and speak both Portuguese and English. Spanish a plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US Consumer Electronics Firm, a Brazil General Manager - Sales with strong experience in the consumer electronics field. Reporting to the Sales Director-Latin America, the Brazil General Manager - Sales directs the sales and profitability of Brazil focused on direct selling. Creates infrastructure for further growth in Brazilian market.

o Develops a strategic sales plan and maximizes revenue through achievement of sales targets. Proactively seeks new opportunities to grow sales.

o Manage policy deployment in the areas of sales, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and overall profitability of operation.

o Provide leadership and guidance to senior management through effective communications on issues relating to Brazilian sales market.

o Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.

o Manage inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.

o Ensures compliance with Company policies.

o Identify, communicate and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.

o Manage compliance with local laws and regulations.

o Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Fast growing manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging equipment

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Brazil Sales Manager must be a very self motivated person who can focus on results, initially working alone. Fluency in Portuguese and English, Spanish a plus.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Country Manager, on behalf of a fast growing international manufacturer of packaging equipment sold to pharmaceutical firms. Experience selling pharmaceutical and cosmetic processing/ packaging equipment to customers such as Abbot, Bayer, Pfizer, Wyeth, Procter & Gamble, Johnson and Johnson, etc. would be of great interest.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major US Electronic Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil Sales Manager with experience selling to the electronics manufacturing sector. Fluent English and Portuguese

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US Electronic Components firm, a Brazil Sales Manager, who drives world-class selling performance by helping the Company expand its understanding of a professional selling system view; establishes long-term sales pursuit and business partnering philosophies with team and colleagues; and balances short-term relationships with long-term results. Identifies and articulates innovative sales practices by working internally to synthesize the overall business plan with market trends and data. Reporting to the Brazil Managing Director, the Brazil Sales Manager creates strategic plans that guide organizational, technical, process, or practice planning and implementation. Creates development plans to set the direction and agenda for sales planning, collaborates with appropriate sales management colleagues to align with plans, works with technical personnel to provide customer-based inputs into the tools and systems support envisioned, and monitors implementation to assess success and adjusts strategy as needed. The Brazil Sales Manager will both manage a direct sales force and manage distributors.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major logistics services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An experienced Brazil Sales Manager from the logistics services field.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Manager on behalf of a major international logistics services firm that provides port agency and other marine shipping services. Fluent in Portuguese and English, the Brazil Sales Manager must be fast-paced and able to work well as the key commercial manager in Brazil for the company.



EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - Food and Chemical Manufacturing Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY:  Major American Food and Chemical Manufacturing Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Portuguese) Brazil Sales Manager. Strong contacts in the food and chemical manufacturing sectors.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US firm manufacturing equipment for the food and chemical industries, a Brazil Sales Manager. Reporting to the Latin America Sales Director, the Brazil Sales Manager will develop market and sales in Brazil of heavy equipment (Industrial Mixers, Dryers and Reactors), mainly in the Food and Chemical Industries.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Mobile Telephones (handsets)

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Fast growing Asian consumer electronics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very innovative and creative mobile telephone Brazil Sales Director

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Director, on behalf of a fast growing Asian mobile telephone manufacturer. Reporting to the Brazil General Manager, this sales director must be be able to build a startup organization in Brazil.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Country Manager - Industrial Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major international services firm

Worldwide firm offering customs bonded services in the area of inspection and survey seeks a Brazil Country Manager. The Brazil Country Manager  will have Profit/Loss responsibility for $2.5 million dollar business. The Brazil Country Manager will oversee 60 employees, liaise with in country controller and country managers for other Operations worldwide. The Brazil Country Manager will recruit and oversee sales and operations in the main areas of Ag Product Survey, Oil and Petrochemical Inspection and Survey, Metals and Minerals Survey and Automotive Tracking and Logistics Coordination.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Business Development Manager - Food Packaging

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major US food packaging manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Portuguese-English bilingual Brazil Sales Manager, with experience selling into the food packaging field.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading global firm in the food packaging field, a Brazil Business Development Manager. Firm is the world leader in active packaging solutions. The company has introduced products that have changed the face of the industry and remained the ideal source for preserving the integrity of packaged products. As Business Development Leader for South America, you will be principally responsible for technical sales to the food industry including maintaining existing customer base and developing new business. You will also coordinate with product development, manufacturing, engineering, and marketing on new product designs to meet customer demand.  This position requires 75%+  travel. To qualify, you must have a bachelors degree in packaging engineering, food science, or a related technical field; MBA is preferred.  A minimum of seven to twelve years of experience is required in outside technical sales, preferably selling packaging materials to the food industry. Experience selling into the meat packaging industry is a plus.  The successful candidate will have exceptional technical selling and negotiating skills.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Manager - FMCG/ Consumer Products

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY:  Major consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Brazil Sales Manager experienced in the FMCG/ consumer products field - ideally in stationery or pens. Strong negotiation skills. Fluency in Portuguese and English, Spanish a plus.

Recruiter seeks a Brazil Sales Manager on behalf of a major international FMCG/ consumer products firm that manufactures pens and other writing instruments. Fluent in Portuguese and English, the Brazil Sales Manager must be fast-paced and able to work well as the key commercial manager in Brazil for the company. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager for South America, the Brazil Sales Manager will be responsible for theestablishment of effective distribution channel for traditional and modern trade, including Direct & Indirect Sales and Distribution of Pens. The Brazil Sales Manager will also be involved in Branding of shops in and around BRAZIL and finding new marketing channels and executing them. The Brazil Sales Manager will maintain Interpersonal relationships with all the trade and channel partners and generate sales reports & forecasts.



EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Panama Commercial Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Panama

COMPANY:  Major global logistics services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Well-connected logistics services sales manager who could build a strong culture of sales and business development in the business unit. Desirable:
o Connectivity
o Execution & result orientation
o Relationship building
o Adaptability
o Innovative and pro-active
o Work under pressure and reach set deadlines
o Attention to detail
o Business degree or equivalent qualification.
o Good knowledge of the maritime industry with current market knowledge and interest.
o Good understanding of shipping and marine services customer value chain and business requirements.
o Commercial and personal drive paired with a strong desire to succeed in developing growing the business.
o An effective team player.
o Fluent Spanish; excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language (oral and written).
o Ability to work independently and systematically.
o Able to meet deadlines through good time management and allocation of priorities.
o Experienced and comfortable with IT based work processes.
o Minimum of 5 years sales and account management experience.
o Several years of experience and demonstrable success in selling maritime services.
o Proven experience with customer contract negotiations.
o Teamwork
o Customer Focus
o Initiative
o Integrity, ethics and transparency

Recruiter, on behalf of a major firm in the logistics services field, seeks a Commercial Manager, who will report to the General Manager.
o Identify and realise new business opportunities within the marine market segments, across existing service lines.
o Maximise customer value creation and profitability for firm of current and new customer base within the marine market segment.
o Develop and implement a sales plan in coordination with the marine business unit.
o Identify, deliver and report pipeline to support firm's commercial strategy and required targets.
o Give support to General Manager to provide account management for designated Portfolio of Large and Small Accounts based in Panama.
o Contribute to meeting or exceeding agreed marine business unit EBITDA growth targets and strategic initiatives.
o Ensure that all commercial processes are in accordance with values & ethics of firm.
o Identify new commercial opportunities into Panama's market, beyond of the traditional transit segment
o Meet or exceed EBITDA growth targets in the marine business unit within Panama.
o Meet/exceed sales quota in the marine market segment within the Panama in accordance with firm's sales process, methodologies and tools.
o Take part in analysis pricing of services for marine business unit in Panama as per Pricing Policy authority limits.
o Perform statistical and market analysis in order to generate information and sales reports.
o Under the guidance of the General Manager ensure proper hand over of accounts and agreements to Account Manager and Operations for closed sales in Panama.
o Provide input and convey customer requirements/feedback to Regional VP Sales for Latin America
o Customer Relationship management utilizing current CRM system to manage all existing and prospective customer information, including accounts, customer meetings, leads and the development and reporting of the financial opportunity pipeline. Accurate and timely information input into the system is the cornerstone of a successful CRM and routine reviews and assessment of management performance will be conducted using this system as the key source of information.
o Liaise, coordinate, communicate with Panama management and Operations team.
o Give support to marine business unit profitability as per annual budget in Panama
o Customer satisfaction
o New sales/ sales quota fulfillment
o New sales profitability
o Lead conversion rate
o Opportunity conversion rate
o Sales process lead time

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Colombia Sales Manager - Aircraft MRO services

LOCATION: Colombia

COMPANY: Leading American commercial aviation MRO service firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Colombia Sales Manager from the commercial aircraft MRO field. Strong English skills, fluent Spanish. Very sales oriented, the Colombia Sales Manager will build market share in Colombia and potentially could develop into the general manager of the Colombia operation.

Recruiter seeks a Colombia Sales Manager on behalf of leading American aircraft MRO services firm that serves the private aviation sector. Reporting to the Latin America Director of Sales, The Colombia Sales Manager will:
o Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for company .
o Research to qualify prospective customers to determine their potential.
o Conduct follow-up, sales calls and customer visits with prospective customers.
o Assist with company's marketing initiatives for the territory assigned.
o Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotes for current and prospective customers.
o Establish long-term, ongoing repeat relationships by building rapport with customers.
o Identify growth and new opportunities with customers.
o Create and Manage SAP (Strategic Account Planning) for specific accounts.
o Monitor quote activity and progression and provide customer updates as needed.
o Present to management weekly reports on customers' needs, problems, interests, opportunities, competitive activities and potential new products and services for the region.
o Collaborate with the MRO Sales and Customer Support team to foster a teamwork environment to achieve over-all department and company objectives.
o Meet established sales quotas and revenue goals set by the company which change based on the current sales strategy.
o Travel on company business to meetings, trade shows or sales events when necessary.
o Responsible for the facilities day-to-day operations.
--- Supervise and coordinates overall administrative activities.
--- Supervise the maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment, as well as layout, arrangement and housekeeping of office facilities
--- Negotiate the purchase of office supplies, services and furniture (office equipment, telephone/internet, utilities, etc.), in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
--- Supervise the maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machine, test equipment, tooling, etc.
--- Keeps management informed in order to achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; reviewing and analyzing reports and summarizing information.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Peru Business Development Manager (Gerente de Desarrollo de Negocios) - Equipment

LOCATION: Peru (Lima)

COMPANY: European Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, Spanish-English bilingual A-players with a proven track record of success and industry experience.

Propósito del Cargo:

• Desarrollar el negocio de sistemas de minería de la compañía en Peru

• Establecer y gestionar distribuidor, agente y relaciones entre entidades relacionadas

• Lograr los objetivos de negocio establecidos

• Desarrollo de planes de negocios y estrategias en coordinación con el Administrador Regional, y otras partes interesadas

• Contribuir al desarrollo de la implementación de proyectos, servicio al cliente y servicio de asistencia técnica para las regiones

• Crear oportunidades de negocio para la empresa minera en la región de la responsabilidad, para mantener y construir relaciones estratégicas con los clientes existentes y potenciales y contactos en la industria.

 

Las principales áreas de responsabilidad:

• Desarrollar y cultivar relaciones con los distribuidores actuales y potenciales, agentes, entidades relacionadas con la compañía y terceros (es decir, las cifras de cuentas clave) que tienen influencia sobre los mercados y regiones específicas para las oportunidades de negocio

• Desarrollar e implementar planes de desarrollo de negocios estratégicos para continuar el crecimiento de la cartera de productos de la minería de la compañía en cada país / región / desarrollo de

mercado

• Gestión de cuentas clave - garantizar un alto nivel de satisfacción de los clientes con los servicios y soluciones de la compañía para permitir el crecimiento del negocio de la minería a nivel mundial

• Tomar posesión de cuenta cuestiones clave - resolver los problemas de los clientes de forma proactiva, con la participación de otras partes interesadas, garantizando los problemas actuales se

extendieron a los canales adecuados para resolver de manera oportuna

• Identificar nuevas regiones para las oportunidades de desarrollo de negocios, la realización de análisis de mercado de estas regiones para garantizar la dirección está alineada con el negocio y los

productos y soluciones que se están desarrollando

• Realizar presentaciones a los clientes existentes y potenciales

• Presentar y demostrar la gama de productos de sistemas de minas y beneficios asociados a los clientes

• Negociar los contratos de venta y de instalación asociada

• Elaborar las presupuestas financieras y de personal

• Identificar, fomentar y aprovechar las relaciones con grupos de interés internos, clientes y contactos en la industria de apoyo a la consecución de los objetivos de la empresa

• Desarrollar y mantener un profundo conocimiento de la región, la industria y, en particular, las necesidades y requerimientos del cliente

• Trabajar en colaboración con el Director General de Gestión de Producto y Marketing para proporcionar información sobre los requisitos del producto de la industria del cliente

• Representar a la compañía en eventos de la industria y ferias y colaborar con la gestión de productos y equipo de Marketing y Ventas y equipos de gestión de cuentas para prepararse para este tipo de eventos

• Representar a la empresa en asociaciones de la industria en su caso, para promover los intereses de la Unidad de Sistemas de Minería

• Preparar los informes de ventas y las previsiones periódicas según sea necesario.

• Servir de enlace con el departamento de finanzas para la gestión de cuentas por cobrar.

• Cumplir con las políticas de Seguridad y Salud Laboral de la compañía y los procedimientos, la participación en las auditorías y el cumplimiento de las instrucciones dadas en relación con la salud y la seguridad de sí mismo / a sí misma y la seguridad de los demás

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chile Sales Manager (Gerente de Ventas ) - Equipment

LOCATION: Chile (Santiago)

COMPANY: European Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, Spanish-English bilingual A-players with a proven track record of success and industry experience.

Propósito del Cargo:

• Desarrollar, mantener y gestionar las oportunidades de venta de cartera de productos en la industria minera

• Lograr los objetivos de venta fijados sobre una base anual

• Proporcionar liderazgo y el desarrollo de informes y reportes

• Desarrollar presupuestos de ventas mineras en coordinación con el Vicepresidente

• Mantener y desarrollar relaciones estratégicas con los clientes existentes y potenciales y contactos en la industria

 

Las principales áreas de responsabilidad:

• Desarrollar e implementar planes y estrategias de ventas para continuar el crecimiento de la cartera de productos de minería

• Gestionar las ventas de inicio-a-cierre y sobrepasar metas establecidas con relación a ventas

• Presentar y demostrar la gama de productos de sistemas de minas y beneficios asociados a los clientes

• Negociar los contratos de venta y de instalación

• Elaborar las presupuestas financieras y de personal

• Nombrar, entrenar, gestionar y supervisar el desempeño de los subordinados directos, incluyendo la provisión de liderazgo y dirección para asegurar la transferencia de conocimientos sobre los

productos, la industria y la clientela, y las oportunidades de desarrollo profesional

• Desarrollar y mantener un profundo conocimiento de la región, la industria y, en particular, las necesidades y requerimientos del cliente

• Representar a la compañía Mining en eventos de la industria y ferias y colaborar con los Ejecutivos de Ventas y Mercadeo y otros miembros del equipo de ventas globales para prepararse para este tipo de eventos

• Representar a la empresa en asociaciones de la industria, para promover los intereses de la empresa

• Preparar informes periódicos sobre ventas, según sea necesario

• Servir de enlace con el departamento de finanzas para la gestión de cuentas por cobrar

• Seguir las políticas de Seguridad y Salud Laboral de Jigsaw y los procedimientos, la participación en las auditorías y el cumplimiento de las instrucciones dadas en relación con la salud y la seguridad de sí mismo / a sí misma y la seguridad de los demás

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Regional Sales Manager- Latin America - Electronic Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (São Paulo)

COMPANY: Major American Electronic Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Portuguese) or trilingual (English-Portuguese-Spanish) Latin America Regional Sales Manager. Test and Measurement industry experience preferred. The Latin America Regional Sales Manager is a highly visible position, with the potential to become Director of Sales or grow into other visible positions.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, a Latin America Regional Sales Manager. Reporting to the VP International Sales, the Latin America Regional Sales Manager will be based in Brazil and will be responsible for development and management of key accounts and sales channels for the Latin American countries. The Latin America Regional Sales Manager will also be held accountable for understanding their sales funnel and to accurately forecast orders. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

•   Develop sales strategies and objectives for Latin America in accordance with overall corporate goals and objectives in order to achieve market share growth, and maximize sales revenue and profitability

•   Assure that channel-partners/distributors develop and optimize their focus to support the corporate strategic business objectives and that factory assistance is provided to assure they have firm's complete support in doing so.

•   Provide regular status on each channel partner’s performance to plan along with updated revisions to sales and marketing strategies, territorial expansion, and other actions required in order

to achieve and exceed projected targets.

•   Maintain and report an opportunity funnel/forecast for the general business and specific larger project business.

•   Train and educate local sales people on the corporate products and provide the necessary objection handling and selling strategy assistance specific to an industry, market, or account.

•   Provide input to Product Marketing, Engineering and Operations teams to help direct the development of new products that reflect market trends and customer needs.  

•   Monitor and analyze historical sales to determine order frequency, product trends, and perceived product life cycles.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager- Food Ingredients

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires) or Colombia (Bogotá)

COMPANY: Major Multinational Food Ingredient Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Latin America Sales Manager. Fluent in Spanish and English. Experience at European or North American multinationals. Requires a very hands-on, unbureaucratic Latin America Sales Manager. Travel could be up to 80%, domestic and international

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading multinational firm, a Latin America Sales Manager who would be responsible for developing and implementing a successful business strategy for the firm in South America. Reporting the Commercial Director, the Latin America Sales Manager would be responsible for all sales and service functions offered in the processed meats, breads, general baking and related food ingredient industries. The Latin Ameria Sales Manager is also responsible for developing strategic direction and new business development from the point of processing to the retail shelf or food service channel, in processed meats, baking and related sectors of the food industry, including establishing focused research and product development initiatives, marketing programs and product/brand management systems.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Southern Cone Contracts Manager - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY: Major European Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Latin America Contracts Manager with good regional experience in the industrial equipment sector. Fluent English and Spanish

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading multinational European firm, a Latin America Contracts Manager. Responsibility: To manage and supervise Operation & Maint. agreements in Argentina & Uruguay with a cost-effective way of looking after client needs. Primary focus: CRM and to create business opportunities with clients and work closely with Service Sales (Field Service & Spare parts). Supervise subordinates: 3 Plant Managers (2 in Argentina & 1 in Uruguay). Travel 30%

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Argentina Country Manager - Software

LOCATION: Argentina (Buenos Aires)

COMPANY: Major European CRM Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very hands-on, rigorous, Spanish-English bilingual software Argentina Country Manager. Strong customer contacts in the local pharmaceutical industry a strong plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading French CRM Software firm, a Country Manager. Reporting to the Regional Director of Sales for Latin America, the Argentina Country Manager contributes to the development of the sales strategy and is responsible for applying sales plans within the organisation that fit the overall business strategy of the company. Expand scope with existing customers and new partnerships. The Argentina Country Manager manages sales Pipe-line (Budget, Forecast, Follow-thru’ and associated reporting). The Argentina Country Manager develops pro-active leadership and maintain constant relationships with clients and prospects and assures customer satisfaction by offering the products and solutions that meet at best the client needs and facilitate the solution of problems by involving the functions concerned.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America VP Sales - Mining Equipment

LOCATION: Chile (Santiago)

COMPANY:  Major Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: hands-on, well-connected Latin America Regional Sales Manager. Bilingual Spanish-English or trilingual Spanish-English-Portuguese

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading mining equipment firm a VP Sales-Latin America, who will generate sales to meet sales targets, in support of the business development division’s strategy, goals, objectives, budget constraints and within company policies and procedures. VP Sales-Latin America is required to effectively and efficiently plan and manage the complex sales process from lead generation and prospect identification through to opportunity closure within assigned territories, customer segments, major accounts and market segment(s).

==Develop and implement a territory plan for generating new sales within the assigned territory and for maximising the total sales potential of existing major accounts.

==Generate and qualify leads, new and from existing accounts within assigned territory and effectively manage to meet required opportunity pipeline targets.

==Convert prospects into customers effectively and efficiently to meet personal sales goal and achieve win-win commercial outcomes.

==Demonstrate a reasonable level of expertise in the application of firm's Advanced Equipment and associated products in the course of understanding and solving customers’ problems and needs.

==Develop and report in a timely manner; territory sales progress against defined targets; forecasts of sales for the assigned territory in a timely manner;sales activities and outcomes; reports required to support executive management decisions as required

==Maintain reliable and up-to-date records on sales activities, prospects, customers, products, and distributors, within applicable supporting systems e.g. CRM.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: South America Sales Director - Industrial Products

LOCATION: Chile (Santiago)

COMPANY: Major US industrial products manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual South America Sales Director, with experience selling into the mining and oilfield markets. Heavy travel.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading global industrial products firm selling to OEM's, drilling firms, etc., a South America Sales Director. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Sales for Latin America, the South America Sales Director would be responsible for growing firm's business throughout South America. The South America Sales Director will manage a small sales team that can grow as volume grows in South America.


 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chile Sales Manager - Power Tools (Consumer Market)
LOCATION: Chile (Santiago)
COMPANY: Major Multinational Tool Manufacturer
Multinational tool company seeks a Chile Sales Manager. Focus will be on sales to the retail consumer market in Chile. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. The Chile Sales Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Business Manager - Mining Equipment

LOCATION: Chile (Santiago)

COMPANY:  Major Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: hands-on, well-connected Latin America Regional Sales Manager. Bilingual Spanish-English or trilingual Spanish-English-Portuguese

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading material handling equipment manufacturing firm, a Latin America Business Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, the Latin America Sales Manager is responsible for sales in the Latin America region.  Maximize sales by promoting the product line, capitalizing on opportunities, and continuously supporting the sales process.  Identify and qualify key prospect accounts for sales opportunities.  Develop a good understanding of the customer’s business model, machine and application requirements to determine the best solution

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: South America - North Country Manager - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: Colombia

COMPANY: Major US Medical Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Spanish-English South America Sales Manager with well developed and proven sales skills.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US firm in the medical equipment field, a South America - North Regional Sales Manager. An ability to develop and manage a multi-country sales and marketing campaign throughout the northern tier of South America is desired. The position reports to the Latin America Sales Director. Experience in medical devicemedical equipment or pharmaceutical sales is required. Strategy involves both managing a direct sales force and managing distributors. Fluency in English and Spanish.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Colombia Sales Manager Logistics Services

LOCATION: Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, or Baranquilla)

COMPANY:  US based logistics services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Colombia Sales Manager must have experience in the logistics services sector. Fluent Spanish, acceptable English skills required.

Recruiter seeks a Colombia Sales Manager for an American logistics services firm. The Colombia Sales Manager should have strong existing contacts and can bring new business and grow the national business operation. The position should be considered one in which the mandate is to build the business from near-zero. There is a strong potential for promotion for a successful person in this role, possibly to a General Manager role. Candidates for this position are expected to travel nationally and also possibly to other countries in South America.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Colombia Commercial Director (Director Comercial) - EPC (Energy, Oil & Gas)

LOCATION: Colombia (Bogotá)

COMPANY:  Major EPC firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Formación Ingeniero. Idiomas Inglés y español. Orientación a resultados. Habilidades de Negociación. Detector de Oportunidades Comerciales. Resolutivo.

Director Comercial Local (Colombia). Funciones y responsabilides:

--Realizar las acciones comerciales necesarias para poder acceder a oportunidades de ingeniería y/o EPC de la industria de Energía y Oil &Gas.

--Generar nuevos negocios y desarrollar nuevos mercados.

--Desarrollar la cartera de clientes, estableciendo contacto directo con el cliente (customer intimacy), así como de los principales actores del sector.

--Realizar el análisis preliminar de las potenciales oportunidades para presentar oferta técnica y comercial al cliente.

--Preparar  y desarrollar las ofertas de Ingeniería.

--Realizar la negociación y acuerdos comerciales, conforme a la estrategia de negocio.

--Realizar reportes mensuales, trimestrales y anuales de análisis de resultados a la Dirección

--Regional de Departamento Comercial.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Central America Sales Manager - Hydraulics

LOCATION: Central America

COMPANY: US Hydraulics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, Spanish-English bilingual Central America Regional Sales Manager with good sales contacts in Central America in the hydraulic products field

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of US firm, a Central America Regional Sales Manager. Sales will be through distributors throughout the region. Heavy travel is expected. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Panama Business Manager - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Panama (Panama City)

COMPANY:  Major European Industrial Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Panama Marketing Manager. 3-5 years experience in B-2-B marketing in an international context, ideally gained in an internationally active company. Proven track record in a sales related marketing function. International work experience strongly desirable. Experience in a position of leadership   

Recruiter seeks a Panama Business Manager for a European firm that is a leader in its sector. Focus:

o   Segment marketing. Driving the development and implementation of segment strategies by amongst others

---the development / implementation of a clear focus on customer value rather than technical product features ("walk in the shoes of the customer for each major target segment")

---the development of a segment-application focus

---the development of key messages

---the identification of opportunities for existing products and services; for new products and services and champion their introduction

o   Market research

Ensuring the availability and use of structured up-to-date market data by amongst others the analysis / evaluation of

---market sizes

---market developments and trends

---the path-to-market for different countries, customer segments, etc.

---competitors (incl. the development of the competitive value propositions in coordination with the SBFs)

---price levels for products and services

---customer satisfaction incl. why customers are buying / not buying

o   Know-how transfer

---Ensuring a functioning know-how transfer with respect to all marketing issues within the Business Centre, as well as between the Business Centre and other departments / organisations outside the Business Centre

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Brand Manager - Beverages

LOCATION: Puerto Rico (San Juan)

COMPANY: Major Global Beverage Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Spanish) FMCG marketing manager.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a global beverage leader, a Senior Brand Manager for the North Latin America-Caribbean market. This market contains more than 50 different business units within a complex multicultural environment. Business is run primarily through 3rd party distributors. This business requires a lot of traveling and effective usage of virtual communication channels, especially to the Key Markets: DR, PR, T&T, and CR.

 

Experience and Functional expertise required College graduate, MBA preferred with 3-6 years relevant experience that should include:

- Direct or indirect management of people and teams

- Marketing management experience with a major CPG company and/or three-tier Distribution experience

- Proven track record in brand management and strong understanding of customer dynamics

- Experience with distributors preferred.

- Beverage alcohol experience preferred.

- Experience of Luxury brands preferred

-  Languages required: fluent Spanish and English

-  Be highly self motivated/Proactive

-  Have superior oral, written, and electronic communication

-  Strong influencing and relationship building skills

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Caribbean Sales Director - Consumer Products

LOCATION: Puerto Rico or Miami, Florida

COMPANY:  Major CPG corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Caribbean Sales Director, experienced in the CPG sector. Self starter and self motivated, with strong ability to develop sales across the region. The style of the company is that it gives a great deal of responsibility to its territory managers and directors. This position reports to the SVP Sales and Marketing. This is a high profile role, which periodically will require direct contact with the corporate President and other staff at HQ. A person who works best within a larger corporate bureaucracy would not be suitable. Pluses: familiarity with shipping lines, practices; familiarity with forex, tariffs and duties.

Recruiter seeks a Caribbean Sales Director - Consumer Products, on behalf of a major Canadian CPG leader in its sector. Focus is Retail - at home consumers. Territory: Puerto Rico esp, also Trinidad, Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, other Caribbean countries.

 

Profile: This is a new role. The company has some existing  business in the area, but it largely has been handled by people from other locatoin. Now the firm wants a fully-dedicated person to handle the Caribbean region. This is a 1-person sole contributor Sales Director role. The Caribbean Sales Director must be very self-directed, aggressive, and able to build relationships with regional supermarkets, big box stores (Costco, Walmart, Sams Club, Kmart), as well as leading drugstore chains. The Caribbean Sales Director must speak and write English and Spanish well. S/he must be

able to develop and manage distributors as well as arrange direct sales to retailers when necessary. It might be necessary also to make trips to the headquarters and regional offices of firms such as Walmart, Costco, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc.

 

Key points: this role requires a seasoned CPG professional, more retail experience than foodservice. (Another business unit handles foodservice well.)

** fluency in Spanish and English a must.

** familiarity with regional retailers plus global retailers with Caribbean and Latin footprint; eg; Walmart, Costco.

** ability to reach across companies within the conglomerate for resources.

** ability to work with minimal supervision.

** ability to structure sophisticated presentations. Competitors range from Global to Local players.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin American Marketing Manager - Luxury Automobile Sector

LOCATION: US - Southeast (Miami, Florida)

COMPANY: Leading luxury automotive manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: 7-10 years experience in automotive industry. International experience preferred through international firm experience or through travel abroad. Luxury/ highline auto importer experience preferred. The Latin American Marketing Manager  should have extensive knowledge of marketing techniques and dealership operations procedures .Languages: fluency (oral/written) in English and Spanish required; additionally Portuguese preferred. Excellent presentation/ platform skills.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading international luxury automobile equipment manufacturer, a Latin America Marketing Manager, who, reporting to the President/ Managing Director, would manage the creation and production of national direct marketing campaigns, meeting response and budgetary goals, with the objective of supporting sales.

--- Direct and manage brand communication strategies within all Latin American exhibitions and auto shows; prepare and manage annual budgets; direct and manage key suppliers producing brand communication at exhibitions.

--- Develop and manage the strategic direction of the firm's road show in Latin America, and oversee the activities of the agencies.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager/ Latin American Distribution Manager - Computers
LOCATION: USA (Miami, Florida)
COMPANY: Major Computer Corporation

Based out of Miami, Florida, the Latin America Sales Manager will maximize sales of products and services within assigned Latin America territories. The Latin America Sales Manager will develop and manage business relationships with Latin American channel partners, major accounts, retailers, press and other relevant parties. Work with Latin American marketing team to guide the implementation of effective demand generation campaigns at consumer and enterprise levels. Position Firm as the leading vendor of the handheld and mobile platform arena. Ensure adequate forecasting and account planning. Optimize work relationship with relevant Firm partners, developers and other key players within the "Firm's Economy". Lead strategic initiatives and/or special projects within assigned territory to ensure Firm's continuous leadership role.

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Sales Manager - FMCG
LOCATION: USA (Preferred: New York/ New Jersey/ Miami)
COMPANY: Major Multinational Consumer Products Manufacturer

Major multinational fast moving consumer packaged goods firm seeks a Latin America Sales Manager, ideally to be based in the NY/NJ area, possibly Miami, FL. Strong Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required, as is experience selling into the Latin American retail consumer products market. The Latin America Sales Manager will develop and manage existing business in the territory, selling to major retailers and through regional and national distributors.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Marketing Manager - Computer Memory

LOCATION: US - California

COMPANY:  Major Memory Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Spanish) or trilingual (English-Portuguese-Spanish) Latin America Marketing Manager.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading memory manufacturer, a Latin America Marketing Manager. Under general supervision, the Latin America Marketing Manager will plan, develop and implement marketing strategies and programs to assist in growing business in Latin America. Manage channel marketing programs and promotions with distributors and resellers. Work with US and regional advertising agencies to develop advertising and public relations strategies. Coordinate events, media relations, press tours; oversee regional customer and partner events and trainings. Manage a marketing budget to ensure company objectives and profitability are met. Manage and direct an in-country marketing team. Perform other related work as required.

 

Requirement: Five to eight years Latin America marketing experience that includes computer industry and channel marketing experience. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.

 

Must have the ability to create and develop marketing and advertising concepts, and effectively manage advertising agencies. Excellent presentation and business writing skills are required. Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines are necessary in this fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Skilled in utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation application software programs.

 

 

Latin America Finance Management Executive Search

 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Financial Controller - Automotive

LOCATION: Mexico (Pachuca)

COMPANY: European automotive firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico Financial Controller. Strong attention to detail and accountabilty

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European automotive products firm, serving domestic, Asian and European automotive OEM's, a Mexico Financial Controller. Reporting to a Regional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Mexico Financial Controller will:

•   Hold the position of Mexico Financial Controller at the Pachuca plant with responsibility for the supervision and mentoring of all Mexican based Controllers

•   Ensure the highest standard of accuracy and reporting is maintained by all financial functions.

•   Implement, document and maintain effective internal controls.

•   Responsible to maintain a lean organization and monitor continuous improvements and cost saving in the controlling function.

•   Conduct analysis of information affecting plant operation financial and accounting programs.

•   The Mexico Financial Controller may be required to research and make analysis relative to losses and adverse financial trends and suggest remedial measures.

•   Responsible to develop budgets for operational facilities.  Will be required to communicate and interpret budget analysis to Plant and NAFTA Management.

•   Responsible for reporting plant performance, actual sales vs. budgeted sales, plant profitability, total cost improvements.

•   Responsible to reconcile spending and costs per budget analysis to ensure manufacturing operations operate within budget.

•   Develop and report to upper management key ratios, figures, and statistics for the manufacturing operation.

•   Provide for sound and timely managerial decisions and controls through provision of evaluated financial operational data.

•   Responsible for submitting Capital Requests and tracking of Capital Projects from inception to completion.

•   In conjunction with Program Management, reconcile and control customer funded tooling to ensure maximum profitability.

•   Responsible for the accuracy and control of fixed assets within the production facility.

•   Conduct random inventory checks of assets in accordance with the fixed asset register.

•   Assist in the development of manufacturing standards and utilization rates.