About Juan Osorio
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Salary 2517
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About me
From an early age, I have been immersed in the flower business, thanks to my father’s experience in flower commercialization in the Colombian national market. At the age of 20, I started working in a family-owned flower export company, which allowed me to acquire valuable knowledge and experience in the industry.
Currently, I work as a Sales Representative at Valley Springs, a position I obtained after successfully completing my professional internship as a Sales Assistant. In this role, I have demonstrated initiative, creativity, and an outstanding ability to work in a team and solve problems promptly.
📈 Skills and Competencies:
-Experience in fresh flower production and export.
-Strong customer orientation and sales skills.
-Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
-Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
-Innovative and proactive problem-solving.
I am passionate about technology, artificial intelligence, and how these tools can transform and optimize the flower business. Additionally, I enjoy football, exercise, and traveling to discover new cultures.
Education
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2018 - 2023
Universidad Católica de Oriente
Business Administration
I have passed my profesional degree on Business Administration with emphasis in Logistics.
Experience
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2023 - Present
The Valley Springs
Sales Representative - Sales Account Manager
Thanks to my performance and expertise as a Sales Assistant, I was promoted to Sales Representative (Sales Account Manager). In this role, I am responsible for a wide range of tasks, including managing orders, providing post-sale support, generating pre-orders, submitting proposals, cold calling, handling customer inquiries, addressing claims, prospecting, and attracting new clients.
This year, I achieved approximately $900K USD in sales, maintaining an average gross profit margin (GPM) of 15%. My top five clients include Ahold (Stop & Shop), Schnucks, Bill Doran, FloraLink, and D-Kay Wholesale, demonstrating my ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
Through these responsibilities, I have developed a client-centric approach and a strategic mindset, consistently delivering results in a competitive market.
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2022 - 2023
The Valley Springs
Sales Assistant
During my six-month business internship, I was responsible for managing prebooks, processing orders, and assisting with various tasks as requested by the sales representative. This experience provided me with valuable insights into the sales process and allowed me to develop strong organizational and support skills while contributing to the team’s success.
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2021 - 2022
Enigma Flowers
Logistics Coordinator - Dispatch Management - Inventory Management
Enigma was a family-owned business specializing in exporting flowers to various customers in the United States. I managed a team of 11 employees and was responsible for overseeing key processes, including production, processing, packing, dispatch, and inventory management. This role allowed me to develop strong leadership skills and gain comprehensive experience in operational coordination.
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2018 - 2021
Distrileo
Operator - Dispatching Management
In this role, I was responsible for overseeing packing, quality control, and dispatching operations at Distrileo, a company dedicated to the distribution of fresh flowers across various cities in Colombia. This experience allowed me to ensure operational efficiency and maintain high-quality standards while supporting the seamless delivery of products to diverse markets.
