Vivi Acevedo

Business Development Manager @ GEA Group

About

As a Business Development Manager at GEA Group since September 2025, my focus is on leveraging over a decade of experience in market analysis, market development, and lead generation to identify opportunities that drive revenue growth and enhance profitability. My expertise lies in fostering meaningful client relationships and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions in the material handling industry. Previously, I contributed to generating new business, negotiating deals, and building partnerships in roles at FMH Conveyors International Ltd and AW Process LLC. These experiences strengthened my ability to identify opportunities, execute strategies, and navigate industry challenges effectively. Committed to delivering value, I continuously seek to develop markets and build strategic partnerships that align with organizational goals.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Market Harborough

Industry

Industrial Automation

Skill

Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Transformation, Market Analysis, Market Development, Lead Generation, Market Research, Team Building, Hunting, Quotations, Sales Presentations, Market Planning, Business Relationship Management, Customer Service Management, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Cold Calling, Sales & Marketing

Experience

Business Development Manager

GEA Group

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Area Sales Manager UK & Ireland

FMH Conveyors International

2023-9 - 2025-8 · 2 yrs

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Identifying new business opportunities in order to generate revenue, improve profitability and help business grow. Selling our products and services to new and existing customers, generating new capital projects, negotiating and building positive relationships. Writing reports and making presentations to customers and senior management. Attending conferences and industry events. Selling and building relationships with Distributors, Integrators and End-users in the material handling industry.

International Business Development Manager

AW Process LLC

2018-9 - 2023-8 · 5 yrs

Florida, United States / United Kingdom

Develop new business by identifying marketing opportunities through research, direct marketing, and development of new projects. Selling bulk material handling and processing equipment in Florida, Caribbean and UK, to aggregates, food, cement & bulk shipping terminals. Selling conveyor systems, dust collection, bulk storage solutions, packaging machines, magnets, weighing systems, screening & bulk loading, etc. Sales from $10,000 to $1,000,000 in average range sold.

Business Development Manager

AHRC New York City

2016-9 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs

Staten Island, New York, United States

Identified and capitalized on business growth opportunities through lead generation and mapping of potential customers. Acted as liaison between job seekers and firms, establishing relationships with public agencies, employers, and industrial organizations to find best possible partners.