Marcos Porto
About Marcos Porto
Marcos Porto is a Sales Manager for Urban & Industrial Systems and Maritime in Latin America at Vaisala, where he has worked since January 2023. He has extensive experience in sales and has held various positions in the industry, emphasizing communication and empathy in his approach.
Current Role at Vaisala
Marcos Porto currently serves as the Sales Manager for Urban & Industrial Systems and Maritime in Latin America at Vaisala. He began this role in January 2023. In this position, he focuses on developing sales strategies and building relationships within the urban and industrial sectors, as well as the maritime industry across the Latin American region.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Prior to his current role, Marcos Porto worked at Vaisala as the Sales Manager for Weather and Environment from 2017 to 2023. During this six-year tenure, he was responsible for promoting Vaisala's weather and environmental solutions, contributing to the company's growth in Brazil.
Educational Background
Marcos Porto has a diverse educational background in engineering and renewable energy. He studied Engenharia Industrial at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, earning his degree from 2002 to 2006. He also completed a specialization in Geração de Energia Elétrica at Universidade Católica de Petrópolis from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Renewable Energies at Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany in 2009.
Sales Expertise and Philosophy
Marcos Porto has a strong passion for sales, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and adaptability in the sales process. He believes in understanding both the products and the clients to effectively find solutions and close deals. His extensive experience in various sales roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to connect with clients and drive business success.
Career History
Marcos Porto has held various sales positions throughout his career. He worked as a Sales Specialist at OPW, a Dover Company, for three months in 2017. He also served as a Commercial Specialist at Otimiza Sustentável for three months in 2017. Prior to these roles, he spent four years as a Commercial Specialist at Fluxo Soluções Integradas Ltda from 2007 to 2011, and five years as an Account Manager from 2011 to 2016.