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Xavier Duran-Ballen

Xavier Duran-Ballen

Summary

Determined Commercial Manager with extensive experience in the international trade industry. Consistent in demonstrating ability to map out and execute effective business development aligned with marketing strategies that have resulted in reliable customer satisfaction. With a proven track record of leadership, successfully managed teams and forged strong partnerships with clients from diverse markets.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Commercial Manager

TropicalFruit Export SA
Guayaquil, Ecuador
01.2020 - Current
  • Led team focused primarily on market growth and building customer service. Ran market research to target new potential customers and used both conventional and advanced tools to approach them.
  • Set up and execute clear market strategy along with company's leadership based on objective goals in the medium-to-long term.
  • Researched market to identify potential customers, increasing customer accounts by 28%.
  • Managed negotiations for annual contracts with each client, securing yearly programs and creating opportunities of growth for the company.

Agricultural Manager

Personal Project
Guayaquil, Ecuador
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Administered and managed own corn crop in 6 hectares of land in Los Rios, Ecuador.
  • Managed cash flow for prompt application of agricultural supplies on field, as well as hiring of personnel, to thoroughly follow crop program.
  • Once harvested coordinated sales and dispatch of our product to local clients.

Account Manager

TropicalFruit Export SA
Guayaquil, Ecuador
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed key accounts on a retailer and wholesaler level, focused primarily on sales and problem solving from a commercial and operations standpoint.
  • Delivered engaging presentations to build connections with potential customers.
  • Handled the processing of transactional documents, invoicing, customs documents, among others.
  • Focused on growth with each of the clients in my client portfolio by engaging on new product line or exploring alternative services that could be of their interest.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Economic Relations

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
08.2013 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Canterbury School
New Milford, CT
08.2012 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Colegio Javier
Guayaquil, Ecuador
01.2006 - 01.2012

Skills

    Contract negotiation

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Certification

Emotional Intelligence Leadership

Timeline

Agricultural Manager

Personal Project
01.2022 - 05.2022

Emotional Intelligence Leadership

11-2021

Commercial Manager

TropicalFruit Export SA
01.2020 - Current

Account Manager

TropicalFruit Export SA
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Economic Relations

Marquette University
08.2013 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Canterbury School
08.2012 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Colegio Javier
01.2006 - 01.2012
Xavier Duran-Ballen