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José Luis Montés

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

General ManagerBusiness Development ManagerGeneral Manager- PartnerSales Manager LATAM and EMEA

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: USCharlotte, NC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$1/yr - $1000000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Summary

Dynamic senior sales and business development executive with over 25 years of experience driving sustained growth in global markets. Proven expertise in establishing new market avenues and expanding relationships with key accounts, from multinational corporations to small businesses. Results-oriented leader skilled in strategic planning and execution, consistently delivering innovative solutions that enhance revenue and market presence. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to foster long-term partnerships and achieve ambitious business objectives.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

JAM Global Solutions, LLC
01.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated a strategic partnership for a major multinational corporation wanting to expand into South America. Established a unique distribution and customer relationship channel, doubling the business in less than 2 years.
  • Developed and delivered marketing and sales targets for customers from Asia looking to expand into North America, and South America.
  • Trained internal and customer sales teams on value-added selling.
  • Developed brand recognition for our partners.

Business Development Manager

H&R Group US, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Developed a supply chain and distribution network for expansion into North America for H&R generating over $15 Million in new revenue.
  • Worked with global accounts in the specialty polymers industry to approve globally developed products.
  • Trained internal sales teams in China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa and Europe on value added selling.
  • Lead marketing and technical teams on product new development.
  • Launched new developed products globaly.

General Manager- Partner

Caromex International
01.2004 - 01.2012
  • Started and grew the business from nothing to over $20 million.
  • Developed, managed and executed global commercial strategies for customers in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
  • Maximized the production and commercial capabilities of our partner's assets, by developing new products and supply chain solutions.
  • Collaborated with customers, trade organization and commercial partners in product awareness and regulatory compliance.

Sales Manager LATAM and EMEA

Bareco Products
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for growing the sale of new and existing products into Latin America increasing revenues by over 500%.
  • Managed key global accounts and developed new customers in both Latin America and Europe.
  • Developed and implemented the strategy for our agents and distributors in the regions, as well as developing new relationships.
  • Lead marketing and technical teams on product new development.
  • Ensured the successful execution of these strategies and the company's goals.

Education

BA - Political Science

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
05.1992

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Business development
  • New business development
  • Sales team development
  • Bilingual
  • Contract negotiations
  • Branding
  • Supply chain management

Accomplishments

  • Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of two competitor companies.Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 23%.

Affiliations

  • ALAFAVE (Latin American Candle Association)- Founder, BOD
  • European Wax Federation
  • AFPM

Languages

English, Spanish and Portuguese

Timeline

General Manager

JAM Global Solutions, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Business Development Manager

H&R Group US, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2018

General Manager- Partner

Caromex International
01.2004 - 01.2012

Sales Manager LATAM and EMEA

Bareco Products
01.1996 - 01.2004

BA - Political Science

University of Bridgeport

Publications

I have made expert presentations at various global petrochemical and polymer industry forums and academia.