Joao Carvalho, Marketing Consultant

Joao Carvalho

Marketing Consultant

Independent

Location
Portugal
Education
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Management
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Marketing Consultant at Independent
  • Portugal
  • June 2012 to April 2013

Working across various clients to deliver high profile marketing solutions.

1. Deployment of a new IT company in Brazil from the US, specializing in software.
I was part of the consulting team that ensured brand awareness targets were met helping sales for the company rise by 12%.
My role included: Market studies, quantification, business model, strategic marketing plan, media plan, selection of agencies and partners, contracts with suppliers and distributors.

2. Expansion of a nationwide IT company to Europe
I played a key role in supporting the organization exceeds its brand awareness targets. Including social media penetration 23% above the target.
My role included: Forecast, market studies, business model, on site implementation, choosing local teams, partners and suppliers. Marketing, media plan and digital marketing implementation. Geo-segmentation and sales forecast.

3. Local automotive dealer expansion in other states.
My role included: Franchise model, segmentation, geo-consulting, consumer behaviour, choosing local partners and media, and hq marketing team.

Marketing Manager at Latina Eletrodomesticos
  • Brazil
  • March 2011 to June 2012

Nationwide Home Appliances, Domestic Appliances

As Marketing Manager I oversaw a number of different activities helping to increase the brand awareness by 23%. This was directly supported by digital and social marketing plans I delivered on.

I also developed detailed market analysis that enabled us to design strategic and operational plans. From there, we were able to focus on a strategy for media, naming and branding products in conjunction with R&D and detailed communications plans. A combination of traditional and digital strategies was used to deliver key communications to our audiences.

I also looked after trade marketing that included budget planning, market intelligence and cross-selling. Helping to increase sales by 43% in some states, with an overall trade marketing team of 32 people.

Partner - Marketing & Sales Manager at KappaSquare Expert Consulting
  • Portugal
  • December 2006 to December 2010

IT Consulting, Information Security, Data Security

Responsible for the achievement of the sales targets and updating the market search and sales reports. Built and maintained the relationships with the customers and suppliers

My role included achieving and exceeding sales targets using sales and marketing strategies in order to increase market share I managed the sales and marketing team and the budget with the R&D team and the management board.

Partner - Marketing & Sales Manager at YellowDog - Marketing Solutions
  • Portugal
  • October 1999 to December 2006

Advertising and Interactive Marketing Agency

This role involved managing key accounts for the company. Marketing and advertising campaigns were tailored and designed for clients including Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Subaru among others.

A key part of this role was the management and training of account executives to support the implementation of the company strategy.

Marketing Coordinator at PGA Airlines / TAP Air Portugal
  • Portugal
  • October 1996 to August 1999

My role included: Assisting the marketing manager in budget planning and coordinating the promotional campaigns. Supported the implementation of the Frequent Flyer Program.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Marketing Management
  • at IPAM - The Marketing School
  • January 1996

Specialties & Skills

Public Relations
Sales Management
Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Advertising
AND SALES
CLIENTS
KEY ACCOUNTS
MARKETING
PROMOTIONAL
SALES MANAGER
SALES REPORTS
THE SALES

Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Portuguese
Expert
Spanish
Expert