Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skillssummary
Languages
Timeline
AccountManager

Pedro Menezes

Summary

Experienced leader and manager with a proven track record in sales and business development. Skilled in building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to maximize business opportunities. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

SPAX Pacific
09.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: An Australian and New Zealand division of a German family-run business
  • The company´s line of business includes manufacturing residential and commercial fixtures
  • Overseas sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within the South Island and Lower North Island
  • Maximizes the return on time investment for the territory by planning and organizing personal sales strategies
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Castle NZ
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: A New Zealand company based in Hawkes Bay, part of the Polymer Systems International group, providing cutting edge innovation in concrete accessories.
  • Supporting new product launches by managing its marketing mix along with both internal and external working teams (agencies and freelancers).
  • Optimized sales processes, streamlining procedures for increased efficiency and better customer service.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns and engaging social media content.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Latin Welding Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: A New Zealand based company, specialised in outsourcing welding services (B2B)
  • Helping a wide range of business and projects.
  • Planning and implementing sales and marketing programs, targeted toward existing and new markets in New Zealand
  • Pedro have created new services after 2020's lock down which allowed an increase of 89% in 2020 (YTD)
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners.

Sales Specialist

Pewag
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Co-founder of this agency specializing in supporting manufacturers and distributors in their business expansion efforts.
  • Sales representation for food, building materials, and textile companies, specializing in territorial expansion and entry into new sales channels.
  • Customization of sales processes for small and medium-sized companies in a wide range of businesses
  • Adapted selling approach based on each customer's unique needs/preferences; tailoring product offerings accordingly.

Regional Sales Supervisor

Cia. Hering
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Company Overview: Large Brazilian textile company
  • Responsible for the service of approximately 4,000 multi-brand retail customers in three states
  • Responsible for driving a US$60M revenue business in the south of Brazil
  • Led a team of 60 sales representative, including recruiting and training them
  • Implement and monitor sales targets, distribution, visual merchandising and profitability
  • Consultant to investors interested in children´s or women´s fashion retail franchises
  • Support reps to customize sales process, for increasing wholesaler's customer base all over the area
  • Successfully launched itinerant showrooms for all six annual collections simultaneously in 60 major cities in the south region of the country
  • Increased territory sales overall customer base by 18%, or US$9M year-on-year

General Manager - Brazil

Novellini S.p.A
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Multinational company based in Mantova, Italy; for bathroom products, bathtubs, shower enclosures.
  • Oversaw operations of the Brazilian branch, ensuring strategic alignment and growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with high-end tile companies from Italy and Spain operating in Brazil, focusing on participation in key commercial and residential construction projects, as well as exhibiting at international and national architecture and design exhibitions.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

Regional Sales Supervisor

Roca
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Multinational company based in Barcelona, Spain, and world leader in bathroom products
  • Led a team of 26 sales representatives, driving performance across retail, wholesale, and construction channels.
  • Negotiated sales volume, merchandising, and promotion of regular SKUs, while also introducing new product categories.
  • Doubled the territory sales turnover in 4 years, by applying strategies from the FMCG industry.
  • Cultivated a high-performing sales culture, recognizing top performers through incentive programs and rewards systems.

Sales Coordinator

Mondelez International
07.2005 - 01.2008

Trade Marketing Coordinator

Coca - Cola, Spaipa
01.2004 - 06.2005

Regional Sales Manager

Tial Juice
01.2003 - 01.2004

Key Account Supervisor

AB Inbev
01.2001 - 01.2003

Education

Master's degree - Marketing

Fundação Getúlio Vargas
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Alagoas
12.2001

Skills

  • Relationships
  • Technical
  • Commercial and Financial Acumen
  • Strategic
  • Branding
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Sales expertise
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Administration
  • Market Research

Skillssummary

Selling products through a variety of channels, including distributors, wholesalers, local retailers, global retailers, building contractors, specialized retailers, etc., Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple, complex issues & motivating employees to perform at their best. Successfully establishes and maintains relationships with key decision-makers within a corporation, while establishing large-volume, high-profit accounts that enjoy high levels of loyalty and retention., Provide in-depth technical guidance to clients, addressing inquiries and offering solutions., Experience in the expansion and turn around processes of the operation. Business and financial aspects, P & L., Skilled in developing commercial strategies, market intelligence and sales process format for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Account Manager

SPAX Pacific
09.2022 - Current

Sales and Marketing Manager

Castle NZ
01.2021 - 07.2022

Sales and Marketing Manager

Latin Welding Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021

Sales Specialist

Pewag
07.2017 - 12.2018

Regional Sales Supervisor

Cia. Hering
01.2016 - 06.2017

General Manager - Brazil

Novellini S.p.A
01.2012 - 01.2015

Regional Sales Supervisor

Roca
01.2008 - 01.2012

Sales Coordinator

Mondelez International
07.2005 - 01.2008

Trade Marketing Coordinator

Coca - Cola, Spaipa
01.2004 - 06.2005

Regional Sales Manager

Tial Juice
01.2003 - 01.2004

Key Account Supervisor

AB Inbev
01.2001 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Alagoas

Master's degree - Marketing

Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Pedro Menezes