Diego Saray

About Diego Saray

I am a dynamic, disciplined and highly motivated professional who has worked in the agribusiness industry for ten years in Australia and Latin America. I have complemented the Veterinary Medicine Degree with a Master in Business Finance at QUT (Queensland University of Technology). I have extensive experience in the beef and cattle industry including reproduction, production, operations and sales. From paddock to plate, I have a clear understanding of meat cuts, specifications depending of the context, export documentation and beef trade compliance with relevant laws (local, state and federal). I am also skilled at building new business and developing strong relationships with customers. My experience in other companies such as Darwalla Group, JBS, Warmoll Foods (Jack’s Creek) and my current position at Cargill, has provided me with strong tools to perform a constant search for methods to achieve goals and objectives in both personal and professional aspects.Being fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish has added value to manage clients, expand sales in diverse markets and to adapt the products to different contexts.

Experience

1. VP Sales

   Jack\'s Creek

   Nov 2019 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Jack’s Creek, a world leader in High end Wagyu and Black Angus beef production serving the food industry around the world. Responsible for sales of the Wagyu and Black Angus beef programs. Seeking increased market share through marketing strategies, business development, identification and expansion distributors, food service companies and retailers. Implement the organization’s strategy for selling Jack’s Creek Beef programs. Developed forecast and strategies to achieve sales at price levels to ensure profitability. Management of accounts. Measure and manage effective product portfolios that deliver value to the customer and Jack’s Creek. Purchasing of beef from Jack’s Creek (Australia). Oversee the importation of goods.Establish financial KPI’s with executive team. Develop strategic marketing plans and sales forecasts. Presents periodic performance/Financial reports (P&L) to CEO and other leadership. Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects. Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives. Hiring and training of all internal staff. Day-to-day management of staff. Development of individualized feedback, training plans and KPIs. Establish and maintain contractual relationships with other companies within the supply chain (for example import agent, cold storage, transportation).Represent business interests to the company\'s distributors, national accounts, and directly to end users. Responsible for the global effort and success of Jack’s Creek in the assigned territory (USA, Canada, and Mexico).

Education

• Universidad de La Salle

  Bachelor's degree, Veterinary Medicine

• QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

  Semester student exchange - Veterinary Medicine (BVSc, Veterinary Medicine

Skills

• •Proficient in Microsoft Office
• •Good Time Management Skills
• •Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese
• •Good Communication (Written and Spoken)
• • Able to Work Under Pressure and Meet Deadlines
• • Committed and Hard Working
• • Able to Work Independently, with Little or No Supervision
• • Able to Work in Teams
• Portuguese
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Agriculture
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Business Strategy
• Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Supply Chain
• Business Planning
• Logistics
• Product Development
• Food
• Food Industry
• Food Safety
• Production Planning
• Leadership