Joan Bedoya

TMT AutoFinance | 04/2023 - 

·Financial advice on the purchase of used vehicles

·Implement contacts via social networks 

·Promote credit for a specific audience, identify new markets

BUSINESS OWNER | 02/2018 to 03/2023
BQ-AUTOS
• Directed and managed all areas of a new and self-owned car dealership, applying lessons learned from previous experiences.
• Positioned the dealership in 5 years to be on par with traditional dealerships that had been in business for over 20 years, generating a positive response from customers to a new way of selling vehicles on a global level.
• Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to increase revenue and profitability.
• Successfully built and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of
vehicles and parts, as well as favorable pricing and terms.

PURCHASING MANAGER | 08/2013 to 02/2018
AUTOAMERICA (TOYOTA) 
• Led the purchasing team for the dealership, overseeing all procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Achieved record-breaking purchasing figures, surpassing previous performance metrics and contributing to the company's
overall success.
• Established a well-structured and efficient purchasing department that continues to operate effectively to this day.
• Negotiated favorable pricing and terms with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings for the dealership.

PURCHASING MANAGER | 07/2011 to 05/2013
DUCATI BIKES 
• Led the commercial team and provided guidance to clients to reposition the brand at a national level.
• Successfully increased sales by 60% during my tenure at the company.
• Conducted market analysis and implemented strategies to improve customer acquisition and retention.

LEAD BUSINESS ADVISOR | 05/2008 to 06/2011

 IMB COLOMBIA – Colombia
• Advised clients, organized brand events, and built brand communities. Successfully positioned new brands in the country and was recognized as a top-performing consultant, leading to promotion to Leading Sales Consultant role.
• Developed and implemented sales strategies that resulted in increased revenue and profitability. Trained and mentored sales representatives to improve their performance.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana | Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

CEIPA BUSSINES SCHOOL | Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration