Nicolás Gans, Operations Director with a robust problem-solving skills and a flair for management.

About

One of my core skills is to run projects throughout the life cycle, from cradle to grave, with eye for detail and efficiencies, and identifying opportunities to collaborate, leverage knowledge and teams, to get results with purpose in a timely manner. I have spent the last 20 years working in a VUCA environment, in a country with an unstable and volatile economic and political context, nevertheless, was able to deliver results and meet business goals despite shifting landscape.

Experience

Finca Los Maza and Casa de Uco Wineries

Dec 2015 – Present

Buenos Iares

Operations Director

Finca Los Maza

Sep 2011 – Nov 2015

Buenos Aires and Mendoza

Export Manager

• Developed processes and implemented tools to reach, control and approve production budgets, timelines and resources enhancing export profitability and delivery. • Managed and negotiated Global Key Accounts and new products incorporations in foreign markets. • Developed strategic Sales Plans aligned with both Company and clients objectives and resolved project escalation issues by removing barriers and meeting customer requeriments. • Supported sales team with development of requests for proposals.

Finca Los Maza

Sep 2008 – Nov 2011

Buenos Aires and Mendoza

Senior Commercial Manager

• Led planning and execution of Sales and Marketing Budgets and controled sales force performance. • Outlined BTL initiatives, Promotions, developed and implemented Loyalty and Incentive Plans that considered different channel requirements. • Negotiated new product incorporations, Pricing and Marketing Initiatives at Key Retailers and Distributors (Cencosud, Coto, Walmart, Libertad). • Outlined and supervised strategies and Trade Marketing Objectives. • Coached sales force and trade marketing service personel to incentivate sales and product visibility to increase Brand awareness.

Make it Happen SA (Gourmet Dstribution Company)

Aug 2006 – Aug 2007

Buenos Aires

Comercial Assistant

• Helped manage negotiations with Supermarkets and Wholesalers. • Designed POP Material and organized events. • In charge of Trade Marketing

Education

Universidad Austral

SOCIAL COMMUNICATION BACHELOR, Social Communications

ST. ANDREW´S SCOTS SCHOOL

Feb 1990 – Dec 1998

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB), Primary and Secondary School

MILGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Feb 1988 – Dec 1989

Primary School

Nicolás Gans

Operations Director with a robust problem-solving skills and a flair for management.

Skills

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