Sebastian Otero

Responsible for expanding bilateral trade by connecting U.S. procurement needs with qualified Colombian suppliers and helping Colombian companies establish and grow in the U.S. market.

Lead supplier/buyer matchmaking and qualification processes to support U.S. sourcing, nearshoring, and supply-chain resilience initiatives.

Plan and execute multi-state business development activities (trade shows

Sales Growth: Spearheaded a significant sales expansion, growing annual revenue from $6 million to $18 million, representing a 200% increase. Developed and executed strategic sales plans that effectively penetrated new markets and enhanced existing customer relationships.

Team Management: Oversaw and led a diverse team of 12 employees across finance, logistics, and sales functions. Fostered a col

Inventory Management: Oversaw an inventory valued up to $3 million, implementing robust inventory control systems that improved accuracy and reduced discrepancies by 25%.

-Team Leadership: Managed and mentored a team of 5 employees, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced team performance and morale. Conducted regular training and performance evaluations, resulting in a 20% increase i

• Act as main point of customer contact
• Manage liaison with suppliers and origin stations
• Provide shipment information to customers
• Liaison with different departments within the company to facilitate shipments
• Assist in tracking shipments and providing alternative information
• Provide transportation information and manage billing information
• Provides reports to internal and external cus

• Match purchase orders confirming prices and quantity to vendors’ invoices.
• Verify receipt of material or services/confirmation of receipt of material or services.
• Check accuracy of employee reimbursement expenses before processing.
• Enter invoices in accounting system for payments ensuring correct approval, coding and matching.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding invoicing and payment inqui

•Ensure the business operations run smoothly in the shop
•Keeping on track to meet the monthly budgets and targets
•Provide training for staff and new recruitments
•Provide excellent customer service
•Prepared to attend to urgent customers when required
•Planning rosters and duties for staff
•Monitoring the displays of products on shelves
•Handling the deliveries, checking quality, price and corre

Worked as Assistant Manager at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.