Years of experience: 20

United KingdomInvestor & VCStartup FounderBusiness OwnerSales & BizDevCustomer Service

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Val's Career Path
Head of Coffee and Business DevelopmentNov. 2020 -
Present
Royalty Specialty CoffeesHead of Coffee and Business Development
LondonDeveloped and executed commercial strategy, increasing revenue streams by 35% YoY across multiple international markets. • Led financial planning and market entry strategies, identifying new business opportunities and implementing structured growth plans. • Designed and managed multi-market partnerships, launching cross-border B2C/B2B expansions through data-driven decision-making. • Created ...
Sales Business Development ManagerFeb. 2018 -
Oct. 2020
Bean Belt Coffees LLCSales Business Development Manager
Brazil & EuropeDeveloped and led commercial growth initiatives, achieving a 15% annual increase in revenue by opUmizing market positioning and sales strategies. • Managed strategic partnerships and revenue-driving initiatives, successfully expanding B2C/B2B sales across the North American market. • Conducted market research and compeUUve intelligence, leveraging insights to define pricing models and opUmize...
Founding partner I Business DirectorsFeb. 2015 -
Nov. 2017
Escola Escola Americana de VitóriaFounding partner I Business Directors
Brazil• Implemented and executed a project of an international school valuated in $10 million. Participated in the institution's valuation process by collecting and analysing data for financial projections. • Managed the business finance by updating daily cash position. Raised $3 million in capital funding from investors and financial institutions for expansion purposes. • Build credibility, establ...