Jose Mercado
About Jose Mercado
Jose Mercado is a Sales Executive specializing in intralogistics, supply chain automation, and warehouse automation at SSI SCHÄFER in Mexico. With a background in mechatronics engineering and over seven years of experience in sales, he focuses on automation solutions for the food and beverage sector.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Jose Mercado currently serves as a Sales Executive in Intralogistics, Supply Chain Automation, and Warehouse Automation at SSI SCHÄFER. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's operations in Mexico. His role involves providing commercial support and customer care, in addition to managing sales responsibilities. He specializes in automation solutions, which aligns with SSI SCHÄFER's focus on innovative logistics systems.
Education and Expertise
Jose Mercado studied at Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria en Ingeniería y Tecnologías Avanzadas, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from 2007 to 2013. He also pursued further education at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, obtaining an Americas Master of Business Administration (AMBA) from 2022 to 2024. His educational background supports his expertise in automation solutions, including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and Picking Solutions.
Background in Engineering and Sales
Jose Mercado has a strong technical background in mechatronics engineering, which enhances his effectiveness in technical sales and pre-sales management. He has over seven years of experience in the sales of intralogistics automation projects, particularly within the food and beverage sector across Latin America. His previous roles included positions at System Logistics (Krones Group), where he worked as a Project Engineer and later as a Pre-Sales Engineering Supervisor.
Previous Experience at System Logistics
Prior to joining SSI SCHÄFER, Jose Mercado worked at System Logistics (Krones Group) for a total of eight years. He started as a Project Engineer from 2015 to 2023, where he was involved in various engineering projects. Subsequently, he advanced to the role of Pre-Sales Engineering Supervisor from 2019 to 2023, where he focused on pre-sales activities and technical support for clients.