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Erika Wilson Bauer

London

Summary

Its been an amazing journey through this 19 years.
I started my career as a Special Teacher, helping kids with special needs. At some point I realised that it always depends on you, changing the path and embracing new opportunities in life. It´s been the best decision I made, absolutely.
Working as a team, building strong and confident relationships with clients, partners, ecosystem in general, defines me as a Sales Person, without question.
My commitment over these years, has given me the opportunity to grow, both professionally and personally.
The main focus has always been support clients, understanding their business, challenges, operational daily demand , transforming this understanding into collaborative business opportunities.
I´m a grateful woman working in Cybersecurity and Technology, facing each new challenge as a space for growth and learn.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

MAJOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

FORTINET
Santiago, Chile
05.2021 - 02.2025

As Major Account Manager at Fortinet, I had been responsible for a strategic in regional accounts, developing and expanding the product and solutions offering .
I leverage my skills in sales processes, SPIN selling, and business strategy, as well as my Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1-3 certifications, to achieve team and individual goals. I strongly believer about collaborative and proactive work, always creating synergy and flexibility within my internal and external stakeholders. My mission is to be a trusted business partner, who helps clients protecting their assets and systems from threats and risks.

Executed successful campaigns with meticulous planning and coordination.

Ensured service excellence by maintaining high standards of professionalism.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

QUINTESS
Santiago, Chile
03.2021 - 04.2021

Responsible for sales and expansion in the local market.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

NEOSECURE
Santiago, Chile
06.2018 - 02.2021

As a Senior Account Manager, I was responsible for account development and sales, focusing on 20 main accounts from different industries, mainly Energy, Private Health and Financial Services.
My main function has been built a strong account plan in order to consolidate not even strategies to sell more and different products, but also increase and enhace SOC Services and Professional Services.
There were significant achievements in my role´s execution, such as gaining new clients and growing installed base services.

Strategically planned account activities to ensure timely delivery of services and products according to client needs,.

Forged strong relationships with clients to increase trust and loyalty.

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SOFTWARE ONE
Santiago, Chile
09.2016 - 04.2018

As a Business Development Manager, I was responsible for sales and account development on 35 accounts, mainly Retail, Banking and Public Sector (Government).
Part of my duties were Microsoft contract maintenance, as one of the most important LSP´s, handling contract benefits, obligations and consulting support about renewal, true up and true downs, etc.
I also developed a special strategy to sell Services, SAM (Software Asset Management).

Improved customer satisfaction with proactive problem solving and timely communication.

CLIENT MANAGER

DIMENSION DATA
Santiago, Chile
04.2015 - 08.2016

As a Client Manager, I was responsible for sales and account development on 10 accounts, the most important accounts in Banking and Finance Market.
As a sales accountability, my main role within the organization was orchestrate all the internal resources to developed high standard projects required by Banking, understanding and handling external industry factors, such as regulations.

Identified sales opportunities through deep understanding of client needs.

Implemented strategies for better client retention rates.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

BT Global Services
Santiago, Chile
02.2014 - 03.2015

As a Senior Account Manager, I was sales accountability on 25 accounts, mainly Global Accounts with presence in Chile, and some Mutilatin Companies headquartered in Chile. It should be noted that BT in Chile was a new opening Subsidiary. We were a team of three people working to generate an impact in a fairly Chilean mature market.
One of my duties was to develop and enhance the business relationship with our local partners, developing a strategy focused on our global agreements, collaborating with marketing and products staff, based on Argentina.

Identified new opportunities by closely monitoring industry trends.

Forged strong relationships with clients to increase trust and loyalty.

ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT MANAGER

CLARO
Santiago, Chile
02.2011 - 01.2014

As Enterprise Account Manager, I was responsible for sales, account development and approach to new accounts in Public Sector.
After merge between Telmex and Claro, I was the first Account Manager "Convergent" with focus on three business lines, Telco, Mobile and IT, managing 20 accounts. Was greenfield Public Sector.
One of the most significant challenge was understand and acquainted with Government RFP´s and its platform.

Expanded client base to enhance company profits.

ACCOUNT MANAGER

CLARO
Santiago, Chile
07.2010 - 02.2011

As Account Manager, I was responsible for mobile corporate sales and development of mobile applications for banking.
One of the most significant distinctive Claro had, was the internal development of customizable applications for specific industries.
My main role was convergence between IP telephony platforms with mobile technologies.

CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER

NETGLOBALIS
Santiago, Chile
01.2009 - 01.2010

As Corporate Account Manger, this role was my first opportunity working as a sales person. All my territory was greenfield, positioning IP telephony and Data Center Services.

Provided expert advice on product portfolio to guide client decision-making process.

ACCOUNT MANAGER

MOVISTAR - TELEFONICA
Santiago, Chile
01.2006 - 01.2009

As Account Manager, my mainly responsibility was managed a Loyalty Program for VIP Clients.

Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER JJOO BEIJING

CHILEAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
Beijing, China
08.2008 - 08.2008

One of my duties were manage national press, accredited in Beijing, as well as press based in Chile.

I was also responsible to coordinate different activities and meetings between Chilean Embassy and others.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Education

ANDRÉS BELLO UNIVERSITY
Santiago, Chile
03.1998 - 12.2002

Skills

  • Sales expertise
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Strategic prospecting
  • Product knowledge
  • Account management
  • Lead generation
  • Client development
  • Business development and planning
  • Trust building

Certification

Sales certification - CNAPP Fortinet

Sales certification - SecOps Fortinet

Sales certification - SASE Fortinet

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate

Spin Selling and Strategic Sales Course

Improvement in sales management methodologies to strategic customers, Value

Drivers Methodology, Clinical Sales MB & L (Argentinian Consultant)

Affiliations

  • Photography

Timeline

MAJOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

FORTINET
05.2021 - 02.2025

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

QUINTESS
03.2021 - 04.2021

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

NEOSECURE
06.2018 - 02.2021

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SOFTWARE ONE
09.2016 - 04.2018

CLIENT MANAGER

DIMENSION DATA
04.2015 - 08.2016

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

BT Global Services
02.2014 - 03.2015

ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT MANAGER

CLARO
02.2011 - 01.2014

ACCOUNT MANAGER

CLARO
07.2010 - 02.2011

CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER

NETGLOBALIS
01.2009 - 01.2010

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER JJOO BEIJING

CHILEAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
08.2008 - 08.2008

ACCOUNT MANAGER

MOVISTAR - TELEFONICA
01.2006 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Education - Education

ANDRÉS BELLO UNIVERSITY
03.1998 - 12.2002
Erika Wilson Bauer