Rafael Barros
Head de expansão @ American Cookies Brasil
About
🚀 Franchise Expansion Executive 🌟 Leadership in Strategy and Commercial Management 🎯 Focus on Results and Sustainable Growth 📌 Professional Profile I am an executive with over 15 years of experience in Franchise Expansion and Commercial Management, acting as a key player in leading companies. I am passionate about transforming challenges into opportunities and I excel at developing robust growth strategies, leading high-performance teams and conducting high-value contract negotiations, always focusing on results and exceeding goals. 🎯 Strategic Expertise and Leadership My career is marked by strategic leadership for business expansion, where I contribute both to the professional development of teams and to process optimization. I am flexible to adopt a strategic or practical approach and I use CRM tools such as HubSpot to ensure the effectiveness of the sales funnel and the management of KPIs. 🚀 Excellence in Management and Results I have a solid track record of operational improvements, cost reduction and increased profit margins. I develop expansion strategies that have resulted in franchise growth of 30% and expansion of the customer base of 50%. My goal is to generate a positive impact on the companies I work with, applying careful analysis of financial and operational indicators to support decision-making. 💡 Representative Highlights . Expansion of franchises by 30% in two years, with a 20% increase in annual revenue. . Reduction of operational costs by 15% through logistics optimization and inventory management. . Increase in the average value of closed contracts by 25%. . Expansion of the customer base by 50%, with a focus on segmentation and prospecting. . Implementation of processes that improved product control and generated savings of 12%. 🔄 Multifaceted Contribution and Commitment My work is multifaceted, encompassing team development, contract management and strategic negotiations. I am committed to creating solutions that generate sustainable growth for the organization in the long term. I value continuous learning and adaptation to new trends and market challenges. 👁️ Futuristic Vision, Positive Impact I believe in the power of strategic innovation to take companies to new heights. My goal is always to help brands identify the “next level” and chart a clear and efficient course to achieve it, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and the development of products and services that add real value to the market.
Brazil
Brasília
Facilities Services
Procedimentos e Normas Jurídicas, Gestão de Documentação e Processos Judiciais, Apoio Administrativo e Organizacional em Ambientes Judiciais, Implementação e Gestão de Sistemas de Qualidade, Auditoria e Conformidade com Padrões ISO, Melhoria Contínua e Gestão de Processos, Análise e Interpretação de Indicadores Financeiros, Gestão de Investimentos e Portfólios, Compreensão de Produtos e Instrumentos Financeiros, Estratégias de Persuasão e Influência, Técnicas Avançadas de Negociação, Gestão de Relações e Construção de Confiança, Comunicação Interpessoal Eficaz e Adaptativa, Reprogramação de Crenças e Padrões Mentais, Gestão de Emoções e Resolução de Conflitos, Desenvolvimento de Habilidades de Liderança e Gestão de Equipes, Motivação e Inspiração de Colaboradores, Tomada de Decisão Estratégica e Solução de Problemas, Desenvolvimento de Argumentos Persuasivos, Técnicas de Influência e Persuasão
Experience

Head de expansão
Distrito Federal, Brasil
Desenvolvimento de Estratégia de Expansão Planejamento e implementação de estratégias para impulsionar o crescimento sustentável da empresa, considerando mercados locais e globais, com foco em B2B e B2C. Identificação de novas oportunidades de mercado e definição de metas claras e alcançáveis. Gestão de Projetos e Execução Estratégica Coordenação e entrega de projetos estratégicos usando metodologias ágeis (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). Garantia de alinhamento entre as iniciativas e os objetivos organizacionais, com prazos e orçamento controlados. Desenvolvimento de Parcerias e Alianças Identificação, negociação e gerenciamento de parcerias estratégicas que agreguem valor ao negócio. Estabelecimento de alianças comerciais e fusões para maximizar sinergias e resultados financeiros. Liderança e Estruturação de Equipe Formação e gestão de equipes de alto desempenho, promovendo um ambiente colaborativo e focado em resultados. Desenvolvimento de lideranças internas por meio de coaching e mentoria, alinhando equipes à visão estratégica da empresa. 🎯 Fechamento de Negociações e Superação de Metas

Expansion Head
Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
🌟 My Journey in Leadership and Development of High-Performance Teams 🌟 Transforming a sales team into a results machine requires more than strategies. It's about cultivating a culture of constant learning, motivation and overcoming. Leading sales teams, I adopted this mentality, promoting individual and collective growth through continuous training, structured feedback and targeted incentives. 💡 Leadership and Team Development In each meeting, challenges were discussed transparently, and successes were celebrated. Through training, I increased team performance by 25%. Each member contributed R$100,000 more in sales, thanks to training focused on strategies and service. 🎯 Closing Negotiations and Exceeding Goals Closing deals assertively is not just art, it's science. With efficient tactics, the lead conversion rate increased by 15%, resulting in 300 new customers in one quarter. In addition, we exceeded our annual goals by 20%, reaching R$10 million in sales, above the original goal of R$8.5 million. 📊 Monitoring Goals and Results Goals are more than numbers; they are our compass. By monitoring them daily, I made plans to overcome obstacles. In one year, we achieved a 30% increase in annual revenue, totaling R$5 million more than the previous year. 🏆 Expansion and Brand Growth Brand growth was a priority. We expanded the franchise network with 120 new units in 18 months, increasing our market presence by 25%. At the same time, we optimized sales processes, reducing operating costs by 20%, saving R$1 million annually. 💬 Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement A team's results directly reflect customer satisfaction. By improving processes and focusing on service, we increased our NPS from 30 to 50, increasing loyalty and recommendations by 40%.

Executive Manager
Santa Catarina, Brazil
🌟 My Journey in Sales Process Management and Business Growth 🌟 Managing a sales process is like orchestrating a symphony — every piece needs to be aligned and in harmony. Leading the sales area, I coordinated the sales routine with a clear objective: to maximize efficiency, increase revenue, and ensure a high-performance team. 💡 Sales Process Management Coordinating and overseeing all sales processes was essential to ensuring that operations flowed efficiently. The implementation of a new sales plan resulted in a significant 40% increase in annual revenue, generating an additional R$3 million compared to the previous year. 🎯 Sales Plan Development and Execution Developing and executing plans that align sales goals with the company's strategy was one of my main responsibilities. By optimizing the sales funnel, the conversion rate increased by 20%, converting 200 new customers in just one semester. 🏆 Sales Team Management Expanding and training the team was essential. I recruited and trained 10 new salespeople over the course of a year, increasing the team by 25%. This directly contributed to expanding market coverage and generating more qualified leads. 📊 Consulting and Auditing Conducting daily consulting with directors and auditing processes were pillars for identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with best market practices. This focus on quality and compliance led us to obtain important certifications, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 22000, reinforcing our position in the market. 💬 Increased Customer Satisfaction The customer is the center of everything. Through specific training for the team, we were able to increase the NPS by 15 points, which increased loyalty and recommendations of our brand.

Operations Supervisor
Santa Catarina, Brazil
🌟 My Journey in Sales Management and ISO Certifications 🌟 Transforming strategies into results is what drives my career. Throughout my career, I have been responsible for managing sales processes and achieving quality certifications, always focusing on efficiency, excellence, and growth. 💡 Strategic Planning Developing and implementing sales strategies that connect the team's objectives to the organization's goals is part of my daily routine. By setting clear and challenging goals, I have guided my sales team to significant results. 👥 Leadership and Team Management Leadership is more than motivating — it is developing people. Recruiting and training salespeople, promoting a collaborative and high-performance environment, has allowed me to lead a team prepared to exceed expectations. 📊 Data Analysis and Indicators By constantly monitoring sales performance indicators, I have implemented strategic improvements, optimizing the process and increasing our efficiency. Using data to make informed decisions has always been essential to improve results. 🏆 Achieving ISO Certifications Leading the ISO 9001 certification process was one of my greatest achievements. In just 6 months, I ensured that the company was compliant with quality standards, increasing customer confidence and, as a result, 15% sales growth in 12 months. 🔍 Reduction in Nonconformities and Efficiency in Reporting By implementing a quality management system, we reduced nonconformities by 30%, in addition to modernizing audit reports, cutting preparation time in half. This effort increased team productivity, allowing greater focus on critical improvements. 📈 Increased Customer Satisfaction Through a post-audit feedback system, I improved the NPS by 10 points, increasing customer loyalty and winning 25% more export contracts.

Franchise Manager
Santa Catarina, Brazil
🌟 My Journey to Leadership and Operational Efficiency 🌟 I took on the responsibility of leading teams and optimizing operations in finance, sales, purchasing, human resources, and logistics, with a focus on results and strategic alignment. 👥 Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams Leading diverse teams requires the ability to connect everyone to the company's objectives. By working with multiple areas, I ensured that each member performed their role effectively, promoting an environment of collaboration and high performance. 📊 Development of Indicators and Operational Control By creating and managing spreadsheets and performance indicators, I was able to identify critical points and implement improvements. A notable example was the reduction of the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) by 15%, which resulted in a 10% increase in the branch's profit margin and a 20% growth in annual sales. 🚛 Load Checking and Error Reduction Ensuring delivery accuracy was essential to increasing customer satisfaction. By implementing a new load checking protocol, we reduced delivery errors by 50%, saving R$30,000 and strengthening customer confidence. 📈 Increased Operational Efficiency With a new inventory control system, we reduced inventory counting time by 30%, generating annual savings of R$50,000. 📚 Team Training and Development Training the team has always been a pillar of my work. With targeted training, we increased customer service efficiency by 25% and reduced response time by 40%. The result? An increase in the Net Promoter Score (NPS) from 8 to 9, and greater customer retention. 💡 Operating Cost Management Identifying and cutting unnecessary expenses was crucial to the sustainability of the business. After a detailed analysis, we implemented measures that reduced operating costs by 20%, generating savings of approximately R$100,000 per year.
Education

Administration and Business
During my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Ribeirão Preto, I gained a solid foundation in business and administration, developing essential skills in management, finance, marketing and human resources. The course provided a comprehensive understanding of business operations, growth strategies and market analysis, preparing me to face complex challenges and lead teams effectively. With a practical and theoretical approach, I refined my analytical and decision-making skills, essential for my professional development and success in various areas of the business world.
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