Luis Sanchez
@luissanchez1
Bilingual business leader with 10+ years in B2B sales, operations, and finance.
NicaraguaWhat I'm looking for
I am a bilingual Nicaraguan MBA with over ten years of professional management experience across B2B sales, operations, risk compliance, and corporate finance. I have led commercial and manufacturing strategies as GM and Vice-GM—driving 42% revenue growth, raising net profit from 5% to 9%, cutting receivables by more than half, and increasing factory output by 40% through targeted capex and process improvements.
My background includes fintech risk investigation ensuring compliance with AML and sanctions regimes, high-volume outbound sales for solar and real estate, and building sales organizations and telemarketing departments that generated 300+ new clients. I combine analytical rigor from INCAE and the University of Manchester with hands-on leadership, negotiation, and project execution to deliver measurable commercial outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelancer
Independent
Apr 2025 - Oct 2025 (6 months)
Performed B2B outbound sales for the solar panel industry and B2C real estate outbound sales, averaging ~250 and ~140 daily dials respectively and improving lead traction for real estate projects.
RERisk Investigator
Remitly
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)
Ensured compliance with international banking regulations and sanctions, detected potential money laundering and forged documents, and monitored irregular remittance patterns for fintech transactions.
General Manager
Maquinsa
Oct 2020 - Jul 2024 (3 years 9 months)
Oversaw fiscal and corporate strategy, negotiated international vendor contracts, and led commercial expansions that increased revenues 42%, raised net profit from 5% to 9%, and halved receivables.
Vice General Manager
Maquinsa
Jun 2014 - Sep 2019 (5 years 3 months)
Implemented manufacturing best practices and capex projects that increased factory output 40%, led a 12-person sales team, created 300+ new clients, and established a telemarketing department to reduce costs.
SICustomer Service Rep
Sitel
Serviced B2C Cricket Wireless customers providing billing and technical support, achieving agent-of-the-month twice with AHT ~3.0 minutes and 0% defect rate.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversity of Manchester
Master of Science, Public Policy / International Development
2019 - 2020
Activities and societies: Humanities Faculty Senator for the National Universities Union (NUS); Chevening Scholar
Completed an MSc in Public Policy (International Development), concentrating on policy analysis and international development issues.
ISINCAE Business School
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2014 - 2015
Completed a Master of Business Administration with emphasis on M&As and capital markets, focusing on finance and corporate strategy.
American University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2008 - 2013
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with coursework and experience in sales and commercial practices.
Tech stack
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