Jorge Lopes
President and Sales Representative
Linden | United States
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Interests
Travel
Photography
In my own words
— JorgeThroughout my career, I have built a remarkable track record of increased sales, expanded markets and strategic alliances for leading companies and brands in different industries, territories and countries.
As both a business manager and profit-making sales professional I have successfully represented many high profile specialty apparel, accessory and footwear companies.
On a personal level, I am an accomplished athlete who was inducted into Rowan University and Newark, New Jersey’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Sports and physical fitness are lifelong passions of mine, enhancing my ability to tell a story that helps customers understand the value found in the products I represent.
Trajectory
Nov 2003 — Now
President and Sales Representative · Metro & Rural Marketing, LLC
Proven sales performer with consistent growth in market shares and revenues
Developed strong relationships with retailers for over 30 years
Pioneered retail distribution for multiple high-profile brands
Increased brand sales from zero to $1.8 million in 1.5 years with national retailer
Honored with multiple national sales performance awards
Oct 2001 — Oct 2003
VP of Sales; Special Projects Director · UniTrade Marketing Group
Directed international sales, marketing and global branding strategy
Managed U.S. and Latin America sales force
Maintained national key accounts
Jan 1994 — Sep 2001
Director; Latin America · Academy Broadway Corp.
Established major Brand presence in Latin America
Increased sales from $100K to $4+ million during 6-year period
Implemented and managed a regional distributorship network
Hired and oversaw expat for Latin America
Organized regional warehouse distribution strategies
Initiated private label programs with major Latin America retailers
Successfully implemented a regional category program with major US retailer
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Education history
Montclair State University
BS | 1980 - 1984
