Octavio Diaz
About Octavio Diaz
Octavio Diaz is the Training Manager for Latin America at Lutron Electronics, with extensive experience in sales and management in the lighting industry.
Title and Current Role
Octavio Diaz is currently serving as the Training Manager for Latin America at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA. In this role, he oversees training programs tailored to the Latin American market, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and management within the lighting and electrical equipment industries.
Previous Experience
Before joining Lutron Electronics, Octavio Diaz worked at Cooper Lighting in various roles. From 2005 to 2011, he was the Regional Sales Manager for the Caribbean based in Peachtree City, GA. Prior to that, he served as the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager from 1999 to 2005, working in cities such as Monterey and Guadalajara in Mexico. He also worked at GE Supply Mexico as a Branch Manager from 1993 to 1999 in Guadalajara.
Educational Background
Octavio Diaz has a strong educational foundation. He earned an MBA in Global Management Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, earned between 1988 and 1992.
Sales Achievements
During his career, Octavio Diaz has achieved notable sales milestones. He managed quotations for international projects, achieving over $20M in sales from 2005 to 2007 across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. As a Regional Sales Manager for the Caribbean markets, he achieved a 67% annual sales growth rate, increasing sales from $1.4M to $3.5M over four years. He also established a distributor base in Mexico in 1999, growing sales from $1M to $13M in five years.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Octavio Diaz is a Certified Lighting Consultant (LC) certified by the National Council of Qualifications for Lighting Professionals (NCQLP). He is bilingual with strong technical knowledge in lighting systems and electrical equipment, which supports his effective communication and technical proficiency in his roles.