/Sales director/Current/

Antonio María

Expert in high-level consultative sales of projects, services, and products in Latin America
54 years oldSales directorCome from Colombia Living in Colombia - Bogotá Distrito Capital
Language: Spanish, English
Mandarin: not at all

Senior executive, with extensive experience in leadership and business development of companies and projects with knowledge of the Technology, Fintech-Financial, Investment Banking, Oil and Gas, E-Commerce, and Consumer Goods sectors, Expert in high-level consultative sales of projects, services, and products in Latin America, senior consultant in strategy and innovation, mentor and motivator of teams in highly dynamic corporate environments, oriented to profitable growth through the development of new business and value generation to customers, allies, partners and distribution channels through innovation and service excellence. Strong public relations in Latin America oriented to business development and alliances with large private and governmental companies. Development of digital and traditional channels for the commercialization of products and services, as well as extensive experience and knowledge of SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

CEO / Partner (Latam
Togroow (www.togroow.com) (Marketplace, E-Commerce & Business Social Network)
Dec 2015 - Now(8 years)

TOGROOW is a digital solution, Marketplace, E-Commerce & Business Social Network, Digital Marketing and Financial Services. Personnel in charge: Team of 14 people. - Created and developed the marketing and Go to Market strategy achieving more than 5000 registered companies and more than 400,000 products and services listed on the online store and Marketplace platform. - Managed the development of strategic B2B business, achieving alliances and partnerships with more than 40 important associations and allies. - Led and structured a development team to build the extensive Marketplace, E-Commerce & Social Business Network platform. - Received recognition and Grant in 2022 and 2023 from Microsoft for Startups and Google and Reactiva Colombia. - Main clients: + 5000 SMEs, + 30 wholesalers, + 40 governorships, Chambers of Commerce and Universities.

Consulting in digital business development and innovation (Latam)
Consulting, (Digital projects)
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024(2 years)

Alivio Finances project, (Financial Institution, Neo Bank and Crypto Bank), Bogotá, Colombia, 2022-2023 - Project management and structuring of the development of the digital web and mobile banking and crypto banking solution. - I sold the technology development consultancy with a USD 100K ticket. Sportodos project, (Social digital sports application), Bogotá, Colombia, 2020 -2022 - Directed and structured the development of the project to build the Sportodos.com mobile application. - I sold the technology development consultancy with a USD 60K ticket.

CEO (Latin America)
Opener Group (opener.co) (Fintech, Marketplace)
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015(4 years)

Opener is a Fintech and Investment Banking that digitally connects venture and banking capital with companies in the Americas through a Marketplace and business platform. Personnel in charge: Team of 12 people. - Generated business development for more than US $64.5 million in financing and mergers in the oil and gas and construction sectors. - Negotiated partnership agreements with more than 40 international financial institutions in Latin America, the United States and Canada. With an investment potential of more than US$1.5 billion. - Implemented the Go To Market strategy achieving the registration of 800 projects for financing in Latin America and North America. - Led the development of the Marketplace digital platform for capital and business matchmaking. - I designed an investment banking model for the oil and gas industry for identification, financing and short term recovery. Antonio María Díaz Arz - I received in 2014, the recognition of "Hottest Startup To Invest, 2014, Colombia". - Main clients: Pacific Rubiales, Optimaoil, Promover, + 300 companies, + 40 banks and investment funds.

Business Director (Colombia),
Merantti Ltda. / (Grupo Portavoss S.A.) (Importer and wholesale distributor)
Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

Wholesale distributor: imported beers, energy drinks and disposable medical products. Personnel in charge: Sales team of 18 people. - Structured and manage the beverage and medical disposables business units. - Designed the Go To Market strategy, achieving 3600 points of sale in pharmacies, clubs, bars and supermarkets.- Exceed growth and sales targets for accounts in charge. - Main clients: Alkosto, Exito, Copidrogas, Comerzanv, Droguerías Acuña.

Business Unit Manager (Colombia-Central América),
Promix S.A. (Wholesale distributor)
Jan 1999 - Jan 2002(3 years)

Wholesale distributor of BellSouth and Comcel cellular telephony, industrial plastic and aluminum products, and wine and liquor lines with brands such as Santa Carolina, Comte Valmont, Chandon, Uniplast, and Aluminio de Carabobo. - Created the channel + 20 distributors of the Uniplast and Aluminio de Carabobo product line in Colombia and Central America. - Sold Uniplast customized solutions to multinationals for more than US $600,000, exceeding target by 52% of sales. - Implemented the sales channel of Cellular Communication Cards at mobile points in Bogota. - Main clients: Adams, Bavaria, Henkel, Colombina, Bavaria, Refisal, Warner Lambert, Bimbo, Ebel international, Loreal, Scharkoft, Bayer, Alpina, Adams, Coca Cola, Unilever, Smithkline Beecham, Postobon, Packing Venepal, Éxito.

Pontificia
, Architect
Mar 1999 - Mar 1999

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