Juan Ernesto Ramos Irigoyen
Commercial Engineer
ing.jeramosi@gmail.com · +591 60449080 · Sucre - Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Summary
Commercial engineer with 12+ years leading sales teams and commercial strategy across FMCG, food, ceramics, and industrial brands in Bolivia. Proven track record in territorial expansion, wholesale channel development, brand positioning, and turnaround of underperforming markets. Experienced in B2B and retail sales, institutional contracts, trade marketing, and team leadership under pressure.
Experience
Sales Manager — Chuquisaca2025–present
Sociedad Industrial del Sur S.A. (Sureña - Molisur) · Chuquisaca
Commercial management and sales team leadership for Sureña and Molisur brands in Chuquisaca.
- Develop and implement market growth strategies, opening new wholesale clients and distributors while negotiating volumes and meeting monthly targets.
- Drive territorial expansion, brand positioning, market control, and continuous improvement of volume, coverage, profitability, and share indicators.
Career Services Technician — Uncía2024–2025
Escuela Militar de Ingeniería (EMI) · Uncía
Implementation, foundation, and academic management of the new Uncía campus.
- Coordinate curricular planning, teacher assignment, and monitoring of educational processes.
- Manage academic resources and develop strategies to optimize the educational offer in Bolivia's southern region.
- Recruit students through commercial plans and strategies, enrolling 89 students in the first management cycle.
Regional Sales Manager2023–2023
Agrov SRL (Frut-all)
Commercial strategy leadership for Frutall SFRU and Superfrut brands.
- Develop new distribution channels and manage relationships with key wholesalers and distributors.
- Implement inventory control systems and commercial routes to improve market coverage.
Sales Supervisor2022–2023
Nur SRL (Burguesa) · Sacaba
Commercial team leadership in the Sacaba zone for Burguesa.
- Execute sales plans and promotional actions across the assigned territory.
- Expand geographic coverage by identifying new commercial zones and forming strategic alliances for local events such as FexpoSacaba.
District Migration Registration Officer — Cochabamba2020–2020
Ministerio de Gobierno — Dirección General de Migración · Cochabamba
Registration and validation of biometric and personal data for nationals and foreigners under Ministry of Government migration processes.
- Verify and control documentation for migration procedures and maintain institutional databases.
- Support regularization and migration control processes with precision, confidentiality, and strict regulatory compliance.
National Sales Manager2019–2020
Milcar S.R.L.
National commercial strategy leadership supervising teams across multiple regions.
- Implement strategic pricing plans that improved margins by 15%.
- Manage key public and private institutional relationships, securing 8 high-value annual contracts.
B2B Sales Supervisor2017–2019
Grupo Venado S.A. (Industrias Venado)
B2B sales supervision focused on the gastronomic market, including bakeries and catering.
- Develop strategies for bakeries and catering channels within the gastronomic segment.
- Reduce competitor share by 25% through tactical commercial actions.
- Launch loyalty programs adding 50 new clients while retaining 90% of key accounts.
Showroom & Sales Manager2015–2017
Cerámica Gladymar S.A.
Showroom management and institutional project sales, including national construction projects.
- Manage showroom operations and institutional projects, including Complejo Deportivo Tamborada.
- Turn around five consecutive months of negative sales to +101% monthly performance.
Regional Sales Manager — Chuquisaca2013–2015
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional S.A. (CBN) · Chuquisaca
Strategic portfolio repositioning and regional sales leadership for CBN in Chuquisaca.
- Increase Pepsi sales by 52% by restructuring strategies across 15 distributors.
- Grow Huari consumption by 15% through tastings at top local venues.
- Raise Bock sales by 28% via promotional packages and 15 commercial agreements; earn national Best Brand Positioning award (2014) with 35% premium beer growth and 12% margin improvement.
Projects
Complejo Deportivo Tamborada2015
Managed showroom sales and institutional project delivery for the Complejo Deportivo Tamborada, contributing to a commercial turnaround from negative monthly results to +101%.
Fundación sede EMI Uncía2024
Led implementation, foundation, and academic management of EMI's Uncía campus, including student recruitment that enrolled 89 students in the first management cycle.
Reposicionamiento portafolio CBN Chuquisaca2014
Restructured commercial strategies across 15 distributors for Pepsi (+52%), Huari (+15% consumption), and Bock (+28%), earning CBN's national Best Brand Positioning award in 2014.
Contratos institucionales Milcar2019
Secured 8 high-value annual institutional contracts through strategic pricing and key account management with public and private institutions.
Skills
Sales & Trade Marketing: Ventas & Trade Marketing, Gestión Comercial, Posicionamiento de marca, Ventas consultivas
Leadership & Soft Skills: Liderazgo transformacional, Resolución de conflictos, Orientación a Resultados, Proactividad e Innovación, Resiliencia bajo presión
Commercial Strategy: Negociación, Expansión territorial, Gestión de mayoristas, Turnaround comercial
Languages: Español, Inglés, Portugués
Education
Escuela Militar de Ingeniería
Bachelor's in Commercial Engineering · Commercial Engineering
Certifications
Diplomado en E.S. por competencias — Escuela Militar de Ingeniería