Juan Amaya
Juan Amaya

Senior Business Development Manager

Open to offers · Member since 19 Aug 2026
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Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Desired salary
from 2000 USD/yearly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a senior LATAM business development leader with more than 15 years of experience in B2B consultative sales, strategic partnerships, key account development, and growth strategy. I have built commercial pipelines, opened markets, and managed full sales cycles across software, professional services, certification, and digital transformation solutions.

I specialize in enterprise prospecting, outbound sales, negotiation, closing, account development, and go-to-market support. My work combines commercial strategy with disciplined CRM management, market research, cross-selling, and relationship building with senior decision-makers.

I have led regional initiatives across Colombia, Panama, the Caribbean, and broader LATAM markets. I have experience developing teams, coaching commercial professionals, creating sales processes, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across multiple countries.

My recent work includes SaaS and consulting sales, M&A business development for software companies, and the launch of food certification services. I have helped organizations improve pipeline generation, automate commercial processes, strengthen digital ecosystems, and increase appointment volumes and revenue opportunities.

I am an MBA graduate with a specialization in Digital Business Management and a background in Industrial Microbiology. I bring a strategic, analytical, and customer-focused approach to growth opportunities, with strong experience using Salesforce, HubSpot, GoHighLevel, and other commercial technology platforms.

Notice period: 1 week

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35 capabilities

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Experience

Career history

Business Development Manager La Punta del Iceberg (LPDI)

I lead prospecting, business development, and commercial closing for strategic consulting, executive training, ecosystem design, and SaaS solutions.

I activate partnerships with startups, corporates, investors, and ecosystem leaders across LATAM and Spain. I manage the HubSpot pipeline from lead qualification through proposal development and handoff, while identifying cross-selling opportunities in M&A, capital raising, and complementary services.

Consultor de Implementación & Growth Union SVM Panamá

I increased booking volume from an average of two weekly appointments to a steady flow of five to seven daily appointments through process automation.

I implemented and managed digital ecosystems and CRMs, including GoHighLevel and AgendaPro, with AI-supported schedule management and client support. I also restructured the service portfolio, led a brand refresh, and coordinated advertising campaigns with external agencies.

M&A Business Development LATAM, Coordinator Vela Software

I designed and executed a target-originating strategy for software companies across LATAM, creating a pipeline of 150 companies with support from regional commercial teams in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.

I hired, trained, and supervised the regional team, defined the commercial process, and strengthened Salesforce CRM discipline. The initiative moved 15 companies into financial evaluation, with seven remaining under review and three advancing to proposal stage; I also developed founder relationships, executed NDAs, and supported preliminary acquisition processes.

Coordinador de Nuevos Negocios – Colombia, Panamá y Caribe Bureau Veritas Group

I built a new food certification business line for Colombia and the region, reaching 70% of the target in the first year and 115% in the second year.

I developed the auditor pool needed to deliver the service, executed corporate deals, and established alliances with organizations including Porkcolombia, YUM, and Bimbo. I expanded the offering to Panama and Costa Rica and generated inbound demand through webinars and specialized content.

Ejecutivo Comercial División IUE – Antioquia y Santanderes Annar

I promoted a technical portfolio for manufacturing, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaning, and laboratory customers across Antioquia and Santanderes.

I managed accounts, field visits, collections, orders, and market reporting using Odoo and Excel. I delivered consultative sales support and product demonstrations to drive customer growth and follow-up.

Business Development Specialist NSF International

I supported the development of technical and consultative B2B services in Colombia and the region, with a focus on regulated sectors.

I developed opportunities in organic, additive, and Non-GMO certifications through market research and key account management. I also managed Salesforce, market studies, KPIs, conferences, and strategic alliances to accelerate commercial positioning.

Jefe de Producto / Asesor Comercial Annar Diagnóstica Import S.A.S.

I managed laboratory consumables business lines, including demand planning, inventory, regulatory compliance, sales budgeting, and technical customer advisory.

I led market studies and business plans and managed relationships with international suppliers to support product commercialization and customer needs.

Administrative Projects, Microbiology, Quality Control, Research, and Internship Roles Gendicol S.A., Belcorp, Vilaseca S.A.S., Microbiólogos Asociados, Universidad Nacional, and Bimbo de

I held earlier roles in administrative project coordination, microbiology, laboratory analysis, quality control, research, and internships across multiple organizations.

These positions built my technical foundation in industrial microbiology, laboratory processes, quality systems, and operational coordination.

Education

Learning history

Universitat Internacional Valenciana (VIU)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management; Digital Business Management

MBA completed in April 2025, including a specialization in Digital Business Management.

Universidad Sergio Arboleda

Especialización, Gerencia Estratégica de Negocios

Specialization in Strategic Business Management.

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Microbiólogo Industrial, Industrial Microbiology

Undergraduate degree in Industrial Microbiology.

Colegio Champagnat

Bachiller Académico

Academic secondary education.

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