Jorge Lopes
President and Sales Representative · Metro & Rural Marketing, LLC
Linden, NJIn My Own Words
Throughout my career, I have built a remarkable track record of increased sales, expanded markets and strategic alliances for leading companies and brands in different industries, territories and countries.
As both a business manager and profit-making sales professional I have successfully represented many high profile specialty apparel, accessory and footwear companies.
On a personal level, I am an accomplished athlete who was inducted into Rowan University and Newark, New Jersey’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Sports and physical fitness are lifelong passions of mine, enhancing my ability to tell a story that helps customers understand the value found in the products I represent.
Work Experience
President and Sales Representative
Metro & Rural Marketing, LLC2003 – Present
Proven sales performer with consistent growth in market shares and revenues Developed strong relationships with retailers for over 30 years Pioneered retail distribution for multiple high-profile brands Increased brand sales from zero to $1.8 million in 1.5 years with national retailer Honored with multiple national sales performance awards
VP of Sales; Special Projects Director
UniTrade Marketing Group2001 – 2003
Directed international sales, marketing and global branding strategy Managed U.S. and Latin America sales force Maintained national key accounts
Director; Latin America
Academy Broadway Corp.1994 – 2001
Established major Brand presence in Latin America Increased sales from $100K to $4+ million during 6-year period Implemented and managed a regional distributorship network Hired and oversaw expat for Latin America Organized regional warehouse distribution strategies Initiated private label programs with major Latin America retailers Successfully implemented a regional category program with major US retailer
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