Raul Contreras
Sr. Sales & Marketing Manager · Native Instruments
Glendora, CA
In My Own Words
Raul Contreras is an accomplished business development professional with over 15 years of experience in the tech, automotive and entertainment industries. With a strong foundation in sales & marketing, territory development, and strategic initiatives, Raul has played pivotal roles in planing territory launches, developing brand and retail strategies, and foster growth through key partnerships.
As the co-founder of 2 rapidly growing motorsports businesses, Raul has demonstrated an exceptional ability to maneuver all aspects of brand management, business development, event production, product direction and manufacturing. His years of expertise in operations make him a dynamic force in driving organizational success.
Work Experience
Sr. Sales & Retail Marketing Manager - North America
Native Instruments2024 – Present
- Lead channel marketing strategies for the US & Canada. - Optimize multi channel presence assuring product and brand consistency. - Plan and implement digital and physical product launches, ensuring effective communication and promotion. - Oversee 3rd party initiatives including email marketing and bring and mortar campaigns. - Collaborate with retail teams to ensure greater in store customer experience
Sales & Marketing Manager - LATAM & CANADA
Native Instruments2022 – 2024
- Added sales and marketing management, artist relations and territory development for the Canadian Territory
Sales & Marketing Manager - LATAM
Native Instruments2017 – 2022
- Developed sales and marketing strategies for the LATAM territory. - Managed partners efforts and deliverables to be in line with strategy. - Managed key retail, cultural and artist relations to enhance brand awareness. - Optimized brand presence for hardware products and expanded reach for software products.
Key Accounts Manager - LATAM
Native Instruments2015 – 2017
- Maintained strong, mutually beneficial relationships with B2B clients. - Managed product inventory, allocation and logistics to final destination. - Co-planned purchasing patterns with partners based on sales velocity - Co-Managed AR with internal accounting department.
Marketing Manager
PSA Print Group2013 – 2015
- Led strategic brand marketing development with focus on brand outreach. - Managed marketing initiatives across multi-channels. - Co-managed key partners retail and experiential marketing efforts. - Collaborated with mulitple brand cross-functional teams to ensure successful brand positioning
Marketing Manager - LATAM
Monster Energy2009 – 2012
- Managed brand marketing initiatives developing strategic cultural approaches - Managed trade marketing efforts ensuring effective POS implementation - Managed key accounts strategic development assuring global brand cohesiveness - Lead regional brand, event and athlete partnerships
Event & Marketing Coordinator
Final Touch Entertainment2005 – 2011
- Led project management strategies to ensure successful event execution and client satisfaction. - Achieved yearly revenue growth through effective venue relations and account management, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
University of Redlands School of Business & Society2011 – 2013