Carvajal Educación S.A.S.Portfolio and Communications Manager
Nov. 2017 - Sep. 2020Cali, Colombia• Portfolio Development. Responsible for conducting market research and analysis, initiating business relationships with potential international suppliers, and testing products with buyers (parents) and end users (children).
• Product Management. Project Manager for development and importation of new products, securing launches within schedule an packaging design aligned with brand guideline. Joint work with sales, purchasing and logistics teams, quality and creative third-party agencies. During first year, achieved gross sales of US$4 million and presence in Colombia’s four largest retailers with a margin 3% above target. 2nd year gross sales had 25% growth vs. 1st year. • Communication. Development of a strategic communication plan with media and creative agencies. Advertisement budget management for brand launch, creation and execution of always-on digital media campaign, as well seasonal mass media communications. In 2018 seasonal campaign, achieved a TOM of 14% within target consumers (parents). Optimized the media plan in 2019, reducing the cost per TRP by 60% from 2018 to 2019, increasing TRPs by 25% and frequency and reach by 2 points each.