Carlos Zambrano

Business development and key account management. Chemical Engineer with 20+ years global experience with market leaders in manufacturing. I network, building rapport and deliver solutions.

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

About

Chemical Engineer Spanish / English with advanced Business and Marketing skills. Over 20 years of experience in B2B, market intelligence and worldwide logistics. Team work and synergy is what I strive to achieve success.

Experience

  • Key Account Manager at allnex
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Consistently surpassed revenue targets, diligently increasing portfolio revenue beyond expectations through strategic sales and business development initiatives. Streamlined business operations by simplifying the product portfolio, reducing complexity, and optimizing processes, resulting in improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Successfully managed pricing strategies, skillfully passing price increases while maintaining healthy profit margins, contributing to the company's financial growth. Spearheaded the development and implementation of a customer-centric web portal, providing real-time access to ETAs and invoices, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational transparency. Demonstrated strong leadership during the COVID pandemic, effectively managing stock and supply chain challenges, ensuring uninterrupted service to customers and maintaining business continuity. Successfully introduced five innovative products to the market, driving revenue growth, and expanding the company's market presence. Led a high-performing team in the design and development of a cutting-edge Polyester resin tailored for composite train sleepers, contributing to the company's leadership in the railway industry. Identified growth opportunities in a key account, promptly reacting to production spikes, and optimizing procurement, logistics, planning, and production, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Navigated local production capacity limitations by exporting intellectual property and formulation to foreign reactors, establishing international partnerships.

  • Key Account Manager at Primaplas Pty Ltd
    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Achieve growth by developing new and existing project and customers. Implement business strategies in order to expand customer base and portfolio. Develop strong sustainable customer partnerships by understanding and timely supplying their needs. Work close with logistics to timely request and deliver goods efficiently. Manage Sydney and Perth general stock. Find and develop prospects and leads. Stay up to date with the latest regulations and trends.

  • Bell Desk at Hyatt Regency Sydney
    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Bell Desk night shift at Australia’s largest hotel with 892 rooms and 23 function spaces. Highly committed to create a memorable first impression for guests by an engaging welcoming and warm introduction, providing exceptional service. Wrap up today, setting up tomorrow.

  • Oceanographic Engeneer at Incostas S.A.
    Jan 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Assist with accurate data to the designing and building department. Tides, pressure currents and rips. Supervise the bathymetry where the ports where going to be built auditing the companies hired for. Sampling sea water for pipe material testing. Comparing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data with first-hand sampling. Effect analysis of the gas to be transported.

  • Marketing and Key Supply Manager at Gamma Química de Venezuela
    May 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Form a strong bond with the Water Formulation Department in order to understand and find opportunities in the market. Find the best raw materials suppliers for new products and assist supply Chain and finance with its clearance.