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MARIA SAENZ

Basking Ridge

Summary

WELL AP bilingual professional with over 15 years of experience in business development,
marketing, and client relations within the architecture, design, and commercial interiors
sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage high-value accounts, and
execute growth strategies that drive revenue and elevate brand visibility. Bilingual in
Spanish and English, with a strong track record across U.S. and Latin American markets.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NJ & NY AD Account Manager

Dauphin Americas
06.2023 - Current
  • Client Relationship and Business Development. Building trust with architecture firms, interior designers, end users, etc. Long Term client engagement.
  • Industry and product experience, In-depth knowledge of design trends, codes/regulations, product, technical specs, materials, finishes.
  • Project Management, juggling multiple stakeholders, different product lines, deep understanding of the projects, coordinating with operations and logistics using CRM tracking tools.
  • Custom project solutions, use of materials, creative product solutions, to meet client needs in different markets.
  • Brand awareness, market penetration strategies through industry events, CEU and product Presentations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that met client objectives.
  • Implemented strategic account plans, aligning resources to maximize client value and performance.

Sales Representative NJ & PA

Jamie Stern Design
10.2021 - Current
  • Develop and Maintain frequent interaction with A&D, Dealers and end users positioning the brand in different markets.
  • Manage Corporate, Hospitality and Residential A&D accounts
  • Manage Furniture Dealer Accounts, position the products to help them in their selling efforts.
  • Maintain binders, boxes and sales material placements across the territory
  • Identify Prospective Customers, lead generation and conversion
  • Achieve annual sales goals and objectives, $400k in the first year, $800k in the second and $1M+ in the third.
  • Monitor and communicate market changes
  • Work in team environment with the sales support staff using the CRM software.

New Business Development A&D

EvensonBest LLC
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Maintain Frequent Interaction with Architects and Design Firms
  • Develop Strategies for Marketing EvensonBest to A&D Firms
  • Provide Forecasts and Reports as required by Management
  • Provide Schedules for all Netwoking Events and Potential EvensonBest events throughout the year
  • Support networking opportunities to allow further expansion of Business Plan and Orchestrate various EvensonBest marketing events sometimes partnering with manufacturers
  • Develop and support relationships with manufacture reps.
  • Partner with them to develop mutually beneficial business through marketing to A&D Firms
  • Support different teams in various projects in project Management tasks:
  • RFPs
  • Create Budgets
  • Select Product from over 100 brands
  • Field Service
  • Installation
  • Prep Different Presentations for End Users and Projects

Business Developer and Rep

Knoll Inc
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Coordination of different Key Accounts: Palacio de Hierro corporate Headquarters, Oracle Corporate Headquarters Mexico, Siemens, Volvo, Roche, etc.
  • Interior Design for AAA Corporate.
  • Business Development.
  • Market Strategies.
  • Project Management.
  • Sales Forecasting and Budget Achievement.
  • Dealer Management: Sales team coordination, monthly trainings, etc.
  • Direct Contact with end users, customer relations, etc.
  • Finding New Project opportunities and assigning those opportunities to the dealers.
  • Keep track of every PO, production times, shipping, product delivery, installation, claims, post-sale services, etc.

Brand Rep

Siena USA, Wise, LSI
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Representation and introduction to the A&D market.
  • Siena USA.
  • www.sienausa.com.
  • Wise.
  • www.wisefloor.com.
  • LSI.
  • www.lsifloor.com.

Territory Rep Mexico

Beaulieu International Group
03.2013 - 07.2016
  • Opening new dealer network throughout the country.
  • Identify improvement areas for the image and history of the brand in Mexico.
  • Sales Forecasting and Budget Achievement for Mexico.
  • Marketing and events coordinator.
  • Dealer Management: Sales team coordination, monthly trainings, credit line management, sample distribution, library completion, etc.
  • Direct contact with end users, customer relations, etc.
  • Finding new project opportunities and distribution of those projects to the dealers.
  • Keep track of every PO, production times, shipping, product delivery, installation, claims, post-sale services, etc.
  • Maintenance and Technical specification coaching to end users, architects, installers, etc.
  • Carpet installation design and coaching.

Sales and Merketing Director Mexico

Bentley Prince Street Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2012

Sales Forecasting and Budget Achievement for Mexico.

  • Marketing and events coordinator.
  • Dealer Management: Sales coordination, monthly trainings, credit line management, sample distribution, library completion, etc.
  • Direct contact with end-users, customer relations, etc.
  • Finding new project opportunities and distribution of them to the dealers.
  • Keep track of every PO, production times, shipping, product delivery, installation, claims, post-sale services, etc.
  • Maintenance and Technical specifications, coaching the end users, architects, installers, etc.
  • Carpet Installation Design.
  • Custom Projects.

Sales and Manager Mexico

Bentley Prince Street Inc.
05.2008 - 06.2011
  • Sales Budget Achievement
  • Event Planner
  • Dealer Relations
  • Direct Contact with A&D Community and end-users
  • Finding new project opportunities for the dealers.
  • Carpet Installation Design
  • Custom Product and Projects
  • Key Projects, Accounts and Achievements in Mexico with Bentley Prince Street :

Achievement Award 2010

Achievement Award 2012

Key Accounts and projects:

CCU Library Guadalajara 25000 sy (Largest Library Project for BPS in Latam)

Westin Hotel Mexico City

Westin Hotel Guadalajara

Bellas Artes Mexico City

Pepsico

Inbursa Bank

Tory Burch

Marc by MarcJacobs

Marketing and Promotion Manager

Essmed Arquitectura SA de CV
08.2005 - 04.2008
  • Coordination of different Key Accounts: Grupo
  • Salinas, Santander, Iusacell, CAM, Kaeser, etc.
  • Interior Design for AAA Corporate
  • Business Development
  • Market Strategies
  • Project Management
  • Sales and Commercialization
  • Pubic Relations with media
  • Client services in Pre and Post Sales
  • Launch new brand and image of Essmed
  • MajorDeals:

Santander: $600,000

Grupo Salinas

Bulltick: $300,000

Kaeser: $600,000

Education

Architecture and Urbanism

Universidad Iberoamericana

Well AP

Skills

  • Diplomacy
  • Leadership
  • Facility to Create commercial and Interpersonal Relationships
  • Intercultural communication skills
  • Top 5 CFS Talent Themes
  • Activator
  • Strategic
  • Positivity
  • Belief
  • Significance

References

  • References Available upon request.

Programs

  • Office 
  • Photoshop
  • AutoCAD 
  • Illustrator

Certification

WELL AP, International Well Building Institute

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

NJ & NY AD Account Manager

Dauphin Americas
06.2023 - Current

Sales Representative NJ & PA

Jamie Stern Design
10.2021 - Current

New Business Development A&D

EvensonBest LLC
07.2019 - 08.2020

Business Developer and Rep

Knoll Inc
08.2016 - 04.2018

Brand Rep

Siena USA, Wise, LSI
01.2016 - 07.2016

Territory Rep Mexico

Beaulieu International Group
03.2013 - 07.2016

Sales and Merketing Director Mexico

Bentley Prince Street Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2012

Sales and Manager Mexico

Bentley Prince Street Inc.
05.2008 - 06.2011

Marketing and Promotion Manager

Essmed Arquitectura SA de CV
08.2005 - 04.2008

Architecture and Urbanism

Universidad Iberoamericana

Well AP
MARIA SAENZ