Rico Fajardo
About Rico Fajardo
Rico Fajardo is an Inside Sales Representative with over a decade of experience at iTradeNetwork, Inc., where he performs data analysis and provides operational support. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University - East Bay and has expertise in SaaS trading partner enablement.
Work at iTradeNetwork
Rico Fajardo has served as an Inside Sales Representative at iTradeNetwork, Inc. since 2013. In this role, he performs data analysis for large customer accounts and provides operations support to both sales and finance teams. His responsibilities include processing RFQ numbers and handling contract processing. Fajardo also guides customers through the entire onboarding process, which encompasses scoping, signing, training, and implementation. He actively communicates with various trading partners during weekly calls to facilitate the signing of electronic suppliers and manages multiple new vendor rollout campaigns to onboard a significant number of suppliers simultaneously.
Education and Expertise
Rico Fajardo studied at California State University - East Bay, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics with an emphasis in Social Science. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his professional roles. Fajardo has developed expertise in SaaS trading partner enablement and integration, which is essential for his current position in sales and operations support.
Background
Before joining iTradeNetwork, Rico Fajardo completed a three-month internship at Equity Residential in 2010, located in San Ramon, CA. This early experience contributed to his understanding of the industry and helped shape his career path. Alongside his role at iTradeNetwork, Fajardo has also been working at The Cheesecake Factory as a Designated Trainer since 2009, where he has accumulated 15 years of experience.
Achievements at The Cheesecake Factory
In his role as Designated Trainer at The Cheesecake Factory, Rico Fajardo has been responsible for training new employees and ensuring they understand operational procedures. His long tenure of 15 years in this position indicates a commitment to employee development and operational excellence within the restaurant environment.