Tiago Almeida

As the Regional Sales Manager for SSAB Special Steels in Portugal, I am responsible for driving the growth and market presence of SSAB's advanced steel solutions across various industries. My role involves leading and managing sales efforts, building strong customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities within the region. Key Responsibilities: -Develop and implement sales strategies to expand SSAB’s footprint in the Portuguese market. -Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients, distributors, and partners. -Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs and enhance SSAB’s competitive positioning. -Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and refine sales approaches. -Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality customer service. Achieve regional sales targets and contribute to SSAB’s overall business objectives. With SSAB’s innovative special steel products, I am proud to contribute to industries such as automotive, energy, and construction by delivering solutions that help our clients achieve their goals with superior materials and support

As the Business Developer at Star Moldes, I spearhead strategic initiatives to drive growth and innovation in the plastic injection mold industry. Leveraging our dual production in Portugal, France and China, I focus on forging strong partnerships and expanding our global footprint. My mission is to deliver unparalleled value to our clients through expert consulting, precision engineering, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. At Star Moldes, we are committed to excellence and dedicated to helping our clients achieve their production goals with superior quality and efficiency.

.Supplier management (indus & planning) .Business development (new business closer) .supervise and prepare supplier for Quality and HSE audits .Project management .Negotiation .Technical support for plastic, cork, wood and composite parts .KPI definition and control .Support on FMEA actions .Leading and working with multi functional teams .Relationship creator between suppliers and customers

Grinding, milling and erosion knowledge. Machining processes and workflow optimization. Cycle time redution study made with a FEM software.