Armando Acosta: Sales representative in San Clemente, CA

Principal surf/bodyboard equipment sales representative for Latin America and Puerto Rico; support warehouse functions - shipping, receiving, and inventory control; promote company at surf expos; generate logo and image options during the company’s re-branding; and manage retail store

Startup providing package management solutions to customers; supplying customers (e.g. corporate offices, retail businesses, and residential communities/properties) with state-of-the-art electronic lockers and 24/7 access to packages ordered online; taking away the responsibility to onsite teams in having to receive, store, manage, access and deal with excessive amounts of packages. National Account Executive, 1/2018-Present Provide solutions to customers on the package problem property managers face at their communities across the U.S. and Canada. -Perform sales activities, manage/forecast sales pipeline development, & achieve/exceed sales quotas with good customer service. -Conduct lead generation for new sales opportunities using Salesforce/CRM database, while maintaining existing accounts. -Established relationships with key decision-makers to close deals and meet/exceed sales goals; identifying business needs and utilizing solutions-selling and consultative sales approach in communications strategy to produce sales outcomes.

Handle Spanish & English-speaking customer inquiries/issues regarding customer transactions spanning over 1500 properties. -Liaison between property managers, couriers, and customers; assuring prompt and accurate service, timely troubleshooting of client issues and escalation to proper internal departments when applicable. -Provide follow-up and aftercare service to ensure a positive customer-centric experience and returning client base; assisting with creating innovative ideas using a team approach for development of the company as well as generating marketing strategies to be implemented for further market expansion and company growth.

Managed Skatepark at beautiful Island Lake Summer Camp in the Pocono’s area during Summer times. Responsible for making hundreds of kids happy in a safe and friendly environment, helping campers (8-16 years old) build their confidence through the sport of skateboarding. Managed staff, equipment, organized schedules, assessments, beginner, intermediate and advance classes and competitions. See less

El Pico Distribution is a highly technical company with the ability to define, service, and control product development, prototyping, and manufacturing. We also provide a host of value-added services designed to allow a completely customized finished package Direct international distribution of surf/skate apparel and accessories; facilitate textile design and production services; and coach existing and start-up brands through the manufacturing process See less

Managed team riders; organized community events and surf/skate competitions; and through cooperative effort, built the San Diego Skate Park - the first skate park in Valencia, Venezuela

Originated company vision and overall direction; lead men’s and women’s apparel, accessory, and shoe production and manufacturing; implemented quality control and managed national distribution; and organized promotional events - concerts, art shows, and surf/skate contests

Represented Anarchy Eyewear, Cobian Sandals, and Dahui; independently represented Custom X/Cartel Bodyboards and Kapaloa fins; managed quality and consistency of product and service delivery; responsible for all sales activities and customer service for assigned brands

Developed innovative graphic interior design solutions for surf/skate shops; produced promotional products for businesses; and coordinated magazine design and publishing

Formulated and implemented the strategic plans for Level clothing and accessories; established branding; directed creative design; and performed marketing and sales nationwide