Ricardo Ramirez
About Ricardo Ramirez
Ricardo Ramirez is a Business Development Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2006. He has a diverse background in finance, marketing, and management, with previous roles at Colpatria, Skandia, and SURA Colombia.
Work at US Foods
Ricardo Ramirez has been employed at US Foods as a Business Development Manager since 2006. In this role, he operates within the South Florida/Boca Raton and East Florida area. His responsibilities include collaborating with sales teams and Category Management to prioritize product development. He contributes to division segment plans and works closely with the vendor and broker community to support account penetration activities. His position requires a strategic approach to product knowledge and market insights.
Previous Experience in Colombia
Prior to his current role, Ricardo Ramirez held several positions in Colombia. He worked as a Regional Financial Analyst at Colpatria from 1986 to 1988 in Cali, Colombia. Following this, he served as Administrative Director at Skandia from 1988 to 1991, also in Cali. He then transitioned to SURA Colombia, where he was Finance & Administrative Director from 1991 to 1994 in Cali and Bogota. Additionally, he was a part-time Professor of Marketing at Universidad Icesi from 1994 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Ramirez has a strong educational background in marketing and engineering. He earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Occidente between 1983 and 1989. He then pursued further studies at Universidad ICESI, achieving a Specialization in Information Systems Management from 1990 to 1992 and a Specialization in Marketing Management from 1993 to 1995. He later obtained an MBA from the University of South Florida from 2009 to 2011, focusing on Marketing and Marketing Management.
Training and Development Skills
Ricardo Ramirez has extensive experience in training Territory Managers and District Managers in product knowledge and application. His role involves providing strategic insights into customer behaviors and purchasing patterns within specific market segments. He plays a key role in researching and identifying competitive activities to assist category management with sourcing and inventory requirements, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and market analysis.