Sebastian Fernandez

Business Development Executive

Panama, Panama16 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Awarded multiple Global CEO Awards for excellence
  • Expert in architecting transformation in volatile markets
  • Proven track record of driving double-digit growth
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C marketing and ecommerce strategist with a focus on operational transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Growth StrategyEcommerceBusiness PerformanceMarketing StrategyMedia StrategySales ManagementTrade MarketingCategory Management

Other Skills

P&L managementMarketing integrationChannel profitabilityMarketing model redesignCross-market executionEfficiency gainsMedia transformationData-driven marketingEcommerce strategiesConsumer researchCommercial performanceMulti-channel ecosystemStrategic partnershipsSales growthKey account management

About

I’m passionate about understanding the gap between where markets are going and where their operations can actually execute. After 16 years scaling marketing, ecommerce, and commercial strategy across Latin American markets, I’ve learned one thing: The companies that win aren’t those with the best strategies on paper. They’re those who can architect transformation while operations are still running. What differentiates my approach: - Future thinking grounded in execution. I see where markets are shifting before consensus forms, but I also know how to build the organizational capabilities to capitalize on those shifts. - Complexity as competitive advantage. Operating across 44 LATAM markets taught me that complexity isn’t a barrier, it’s a moat. Companies that master operational sophistication in chaos build advantages stable market competitors can’t replicate. - Transformation architecture, not just strategy. Anyone can write a vision. I design the roadmaps, capabilities, and organizational changes that turn strategic intent into measurable business outcomes. Track record: - Multiple Global CEO Awards ( Top 1% of employees) - Best Media Transformation Latin America - Best Ecommerce Execution Latin America - Led multi country teams delivering sustained double digit growth across volatile markets. Current focus: - AI Drive Transformation of marketing and business Models - Ecosystem led growth strategies - Scaling operating models across markets/organizations. Why I share on LinkedIn: To explore business model dynamics, organizational transformation patterns, and strategic decision making in emerging markets, topics that fascinate me professionally and personally. Always open to connect with operators, builders and leaders navigating transformation at scale.

Experience

16 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
16 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
16 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Procter & gamble

9 roles

Marketing & Ecommerce Director Beauty Care LatAm

Jul 2025Present · 10 mos

  • Own P&L and growth strategy for Beauty Care LATAM, integrating marketing, ecommerce, and commercial execution into a unified GTM system across multiple markets
  • Scaling ecommerce as a structural growth driver, increasing digital contribution to total revenue and improving channel profitability
  • Deploying standardized operating frameworks across countries, balancing global consistency with local adaptation
  • Building next generation of brand building capabilities to win disproportionally in an AI era.
P&L managementGrowth strategyEcommerceMarketing integrationChannel profitability

Marketing Director Latin America & Caribbean

Mar 2023Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Owned business performance across 44 countries and 30 brands across LATAM, delivering sustained large doble digit growth through operating model redesign
  • Re-architected regional marketing model (organization, partners, capabilities), unlocking efficiency gains and scalable execution across markets.
  • Built cross-market execution engine for media, content, and campaigns, reducing fragmentation and improving ROI consistency.
  • Aligned multi-country teams against unified growth priorities, improving speed and quality of decision making.
Business performanceMarketing model redesignCross-market executionEfficiency gainsMarketing strategy

Marketing Director Media, Digital Commerce and Consumer Research

Promoted

Aug 2019Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Awarded membership in the global accelerated program, selected as one of 14 high-performing employees worldwide, designed to prepare the next generation of top management talent for leading organizational transformation.
  • Recognized with the “Best Media Transformation Latin America” award for implementing groundbreaking strategies to create a competitive advantage for P&G brands.
  • Transformed media strategy across Latin America, implementing consumer understanding, data driven and performance marketing approach that optimized our awareness and overall rating metrics that translated into sales growth.
  • Designed and executed ecommerce strategies that resulted in significant sales growth and consumer engagement.
  • Led cross-functional teams to uncover insights through advanced consumer research, guiding the development of innovative marketing solutions.
Media transformationData-driven marketingEcommerce strategiesConsumer researchMedia strategyEcommerce

Sales Manager (KAM) Grupo Éxito

Jul 2017Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Awarded the Global CEO Award (<1% of employees) for transforming the model to operate Supermarkets and the revenue results exceeding expectations.
  • Owned end to end commercial performance for largest retail partner, managing a multi-channel ecosystem (offline + ecommerce).
  • Led a multifunctional team of 13 people responsible for the commercial results of the #1 customer for P&G in Colombia as multi-format retailer including hypermarkets, supermarkets, discount stores, convenience stores, and e-commerce
  • Managed strategic partnerships with Grupo Éxito, delivering consistent sales growth and exceeding performance targets.
  • Developed customized algorithms to analyze and optimize sales and trade marketing strategies, driving better ROI for all interventions across portfolio, price/discounts, instore visibility, and inventory. that help us grow above category in all categories and channels within Grupo Éxito being a driver of category growth.
  • Negotiated and secured high-impact promotions, ensuring alignment with brand priorities and retailer objectives.
Commercial performanceMulti-channel ecosystemStrategic partnershipsSales growthSales managementTrade marketing

Sales Manager (KAM) Cencosud

Feb 2016Jun 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Oversaw key account management for Cencosud, developing strategies to strengthen retailer relationships and enhance category performance.
  • Implemented trade marketing programs that maximized product visibility and sales across key channels to compensate the discoutners impact torugh penetration and ticket increase, growing ahead category across brands.
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets through tailored promotional campaigns and strategic partnerships.
Key account managementTrade marketing programsRetailer relationshipsSales management

Trade Marketing Manager Gillette & Duracell Colombia

Promoted

Oct 2013Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Awarded with the Global CEO Award (<1% of employees) for the creation of a new strategy to develop category growth and pricing strategy then expanded to total Latin America and consecutive doble digits growth.
  • Directed brand strategy and marketing execution for Gillette and Duracell in Colombia, driving category growth and consumer loyalty.
  • Launched innovative campaigns that increased brand awareness and market share in competitive categories.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of product launches and marketing initiatives.
Category growth strategyBrand strategyCross-functional teamsTrade marketing

Category Manager Grupo Éxito en Procter & Gamble

Jun 2012Oct 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Led category management for Grupo Éxito, optimizing product assortment, pricing, and merchandising strategies.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and retailers to implement category growth plans, achieving incremental sales growth.
  • Utilized data analytics to identify consumer trends and improve decision-making processes.
Category managementProduct assortmentData analytics

Key account manager (KAM) Distributors & Wholesalers

Jan 2010Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Managed relationships with distributors and wholesalers, expanding product reach and ensuring sales objectives were met.
  • Delivered tailored trade marketing solutions to optimize channel performance and profitability.
  • Strengthened distribution networks through strategic planning and effective collaboration.
Distributor relationshipsTrade marketing solutionsSales management

Key account manager (KAM) Minimarkets & Pharmacies Antioquia

Jun 2009Jan 2010 · 7 mos

  • Oversaw sales and marketing efforts for the minimarkets and pharmacy channel, driving revenue growth and product penetration.
  • Implemented promotional programs that enhanced product visibility and boosted sell-through rates.
Sales and marketingPromotional programsSales management

Education

Harvard University

Business Administration and Management — General

Jan 2016Jan 2017

Universidad del CES Medellín /Universidad el Rosario Bogotá

Especialista en Gerencia de mercadeo

Jan 2013Jan 2014

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Ingeniero Industrial

Jan 2005Dec 2009

General Assembly

Digital marketing

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