Leonardo Tessler
About Leonardo Tessler
Leonardo Tessler serves as the Diretor Comercial at Portão 3 in Uberlândia, Brazil, since 2023, bringing over 15 years of experience in the commercial sector. He has held various leadership roles in sales and marketing at notable companies such as epay and Samsung Electronics.
Work at Portão 3
Leonardo Tessler currently serves as Diretor Comercial at Portão 3, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's commercial strategies and operations in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. His role involves overseeing sales activities and developing relationships with key clients to drive business growth.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Portão 3, Leonardo Tessler worked at epay, a Euronet Worldwide Company, as Gerente Nacional de Vendas from 2018 to 2022. In this role, he managed national sales strategies and led a team to enhance market penetration in Brazil. Prior to that, he held various positions at Samsung Electronics, including Gerente Comercial for both Linha Marrom and Linha Branca, where he focused on sales management for consumer electronics.
Educational Background
Leonardo Tessler studied at Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from 2001 to 2004. He also pursued further education at FIA Business School, completing a postgraduate program in Market Intelligence from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he specialized in Business Strategy at the University of La Verne in the USA, where he completed an advanced management program in 2013.
Skills and Expertise
Leonardo possesses advanced English language skills and has over 15 years of experience in the commercial sector. His expertise includes managing national and regional sales teams, developing business strategies, and serving major retailers in Brazil. He has a strong focus on achieving positive results and has experience working with e-commerce platforms, national retailers, distributors, and wholesalers.
Career Progression
Leonardo's career began at All Brazil, where he held various roles from 2000 to 2007, including Assistant, Analyst, Key Account Manager, and Sales Manager. He also worked as a Senior Strategic Planning Analyst at Telemática Sistemas Inteligentes from 2009 to 2010. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing dynamics.