Carlos Adones

In his own words:

“I am an international trade and business development professional focused on connecting markets and building efficient sourcing solutions between China and Latin America. My experience combines B2B sales, supplier sourcing, and market analysis, allowing me to manage projects from initial client contact through negotiation, procurement, and final delivery. I enjoy working in fast-paced, cross-cultural environments where I can bridge commercial needs with operational execution. My goal is to continue developing scalable trade solutions while strengthening long-term partnerships between global suppliers and clients.”

Education:

Master’s Degree in Marketing, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Economics, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Current Role: International Trade & Procurement Specialist / Founder (B2B Trading Project)

Core Skills: International sourcing, supplier negotiation, B2B sales, logistics coordination, market research, pricing strategy

Technical Skills: Excel, Google Sheets, Alibaba sourcing platforms, CRM-based sales tracking

Achievements

• Achieved 40–60% cost reductions across sourced products through supplier diversification and negotiation strategies.

• Reduced logistics costs by up to 80% by optimizing freight strategies and shifting from air to sea shipments.

• Built and managed a network of 20+ international suppliers, enabling flexible and responsive sourcing solutions.

• Successfully managed end-to-end B2B sales cycles, closing deals independently with fast turnaround times (~1 week).

• Contributed to the development and launch of new products through data-driven market research and consumer insights.

Additional Strengths

Cross-cultural communication, end-to-end trade operations, negotiation strategy, supply chain optimization, and data-driven decision-making.