J.A. Gonzalez

CEO & FOUNDER at BCN LEATHER & FUR
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area, ES
Languages
  • Español Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Catalán Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Italiano Full professional proficiency
  • Frances Full professional proficiency

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Experience

    • Luxury Goods & Jewelry
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO & FOUNDER
      • Jan 2016 - Present

      I decided to start my own company because I want to work with my customers and share with them all the knowledge acquired in last years but in a full personalized way.The markets are constantly changing and it produce that forms of connection CUSTOMER-SUPPLIER and collaboration, should be redefined and adapted to new times.BCN LEATHER born with a clear vocation CUSTOMER CARE and that means sit with customers and put in place, transferring all your knowledge to create the added value which is necessary in any business relationship.BCN LEATHER advises customers on which is the best skin for each project, looking for that skin in the best tanneries in the world and offers the customer after making all necessary quality controls to ensure the highest quality standards present and future.BCN LEATHER supply Lambskins and Sheepskins to produce Garments, Shoes and leathergoods. As consequence of this job, many customers are asking to us to manage the production of his final products, leather Jackets, hand bags or shoes.www.bcnleather.com

    • VP SALES & MARKETING
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

      WORLD RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SALES & MARKETING.MARKETING PLAN TOGETHER WITH SALES BUDGET.MEMBER OF THE BOARDING MEETING. WORLD RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SALES & MARKETING.MARKETING PLAN TOGETHER WITH SALES BUDGET.MEMBER OF THE BOARDING MEETING.

    • Brazil
    • Retail
    • INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

      Sales and marketing strategy for European market. Contact with fashion brands to collaborate as sourcing supplier.Technical leather support to the company in supplying his raw materials and to the customers by supporting his leather raw selection.Based in Barcelona, the main focus is in UK, France, Italy and Spain.Member of the board meeting.Mother company located in Istanbul, Turkey. Sales and marketing strategy for European market. Contact with fashion brands to collaborate as sourcing supplier.Technical leather support to the company in supplying his raw materials and to the customers by supporting his leather raw selection.Based in Barcelona, the main focus is in UK, France, Italy and Spain.Member of the board meeting.Mother company located in Istanbul, Turkey.

    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • GENERAL MANAGER
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

      Reporting to the European headquarters in United Kingdom I was managing the Spanish branch and my main responsibilities were:- Designing, establishing, maintaining an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish company's sales objectives/goals.- Managing closely the relationships with key customers.- reporting weekly to the Headquarters in China the market needs and securing that those customer needs.- Contributing to the overall strategy and operational effectiveness of the company.- Preparing Budget for the Branch and reporting directly to the CFO of the group in China.- Managing and assisting to the main International fairs.- Last year Turnover 12 million euros.

    • EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER
      • Feb 2010 - Jan 2012

      Responsable of commercial Business for Europe.Prices and sales strategy.Business plan. Responsable of commercial Business for Europe.Prices and sales strategy.Business plan.

    • Spain
    • Manufacturing
    • GENERAL MANAGER
      • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

      Manage the implementation of this new company, opening 8 shops in 2 years.Human resources.Looking for new locations and discussing conditions. Manage the implementation of this new company, opening 8 shops in 2 years.Human resources.Looking for new locations and discussing conditions.

    • AREA SALES MANAGER
      • 2005 - 2007

      Area sales manager for East Countries, including Turkey and Russia. Area sales manager for East Countries, including Turkey and Russia.

    • GENERAL MANAGER
      • Sep 2002 - Dec 2005

      NETTLETONS & PORTERS belongs to Spanish Leather Group COLOMER .This company was the last fellmongery in UK. We produced pickled skins and we sold Wool as a byproduct to the carpets factories. NETTLETONS & PORTERS belongs to Spanish Leather Group COLOMER .This company was the last fellmongery in UK. We produced pickled skins and we sold Wool as a byproduct to the carpets factories.

    • Director of Development Operations
      • Jan 2000 - Sep 2002

      Management of the production unit located in Centelles. 50 employees.Technical support to the sales team by visiting customers and B2B with them to develop new articles or improve the technical specifications.Implement of ISO 9000-2000. Management of the production unit located in Centelles. 50 employees.Technical support to the sales team by visiting customers and B2B with them to develop new articles or improve the technical specifications.Implement of ISO 9000-2000.

    • General Manager
      • Jan 1996 - Dec 1999

      DISEÑO E IMPLANTACION DE UNA NUEVA MARCA DE ROPA PARA SEÑORA " KLIMOOT " Y LA GESTIÓN DE LAS VENTAS EN TIENDAS PROPIAS EN BARCELONA Y PROVINCIA.DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW LADIES FASHION BRAND, " KLIMOOT" AND THE MANAGEMENT OF SALES IN OWN SHOPS IN BARCELONA AND PROVINCE. DISEÑO E IMPLANTACION DE UNA NUEVA MARCA DE ROPA PARA SEÑORA " KLIMOOT " Y LA GESTIÓN DE LAS VENTAS EN TIENDAS PROPIAS EN BARCELONA Y PROVINCIA.DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW LADIES FASHION BRAND, " KLIMOOT" AND THE MANAGEMENT OF SALES IN OWN SHOPS IN BARCELONA AND PROVINCE.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Manager
      • Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

      Compañia de Moda dedicada a la venta directa a través de catálogo.Fashion Company selling directly to the customer supported with a catalogue. Compañia de Moda dedicada a la venta directa a través de catálogo.Fashion Company selling directly to the customer supported with a catalogue.

    • OPERATION MANAGER
      • 1992 - 1994

      LEADER COMPANY IN WOMEN KNITWEAR WITH OWN SHOPS AND CORNERS ON MAIN INTERBATIONAL STORES.DEVELOPING TECHNICAL PRODUCT SHEETS.MANAGING THE EXTERNAL PRODUCTION.PURCHASING MANAGER. LEADER COMPANY IN WOMEN KNITWEAR WITH OWN SHOPS AND CORNERS ON MAIN INTERBATIONAL STORES.DEVELOPING TECHNICAL PRODUCT SHEETS.MANAGING THE EXTERNAL PRODUCTION.PURCHASING MANAGER.

    • France
    • Retail
    • PRE-CONFECTION MANAGEMENT
      • 1989 - 1992

      MANAGER OF THE EXTERNAL PRODUCTION OF CUTTING, EMBROIDERY AND PRINTING FOR COTONE LINE.FULL RESPONSABILITY OVER THE PRINTING WORKSHOP. MANAGER OF THE EXTERNAL PRODUCTION OF CUTTING, EMBROIDERY AND PRINTING FOR COTONE LINE.FULL RESPONSABILITY OVER THE PRINTING WORKSHOP.

Education

  • EADA - Escuela de Alta Dirección y Administración
    Master's degree, DIRECCION OPERACIONES
    1992 - 1993
  • EUETTP CANET DE MAR
    INGENIERO TECNICO, TEXTIL TEJIDO DE PUNTO
    1982 - 1985

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