Pedro Parrilla Jimena
About Pedro Parrilla Jimena
Pedro Parrilla Jimena is a Sales Engineer Global Manager with extensive experience in sales engineering and technical support. He has worked at RetailNext since 2015 and has a background in telecommunications and business administration.
Work at RetailNext
Pedro Parrilla Jimena has been serving as the Sales Engineer Global Manager at RetailNext since 2015. In this role, he has successfully managed a team of engineers and has been instrumental in driving growth in his region. He achieved double-digit growth during his first year by handling three times the average number of active pilots/projects per region. In 2021, he was promoted to Global Manager of the Sales Engineering Team, reflecting his contributions to the company's success.
Education and Expertise
Pedro studied at Universidad de Jaén, where he earned a degree in Telemática, achieving the title of Ingeniero Telecomunicación from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at Universidad Pontificia Comillas, obtaining an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) from 2013 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sales engineering and technical management.
Background in Prodys S.L.
Before joining RetailNext, Pedro Parrilla Jimena worked at Prodys S.L. for over a decade in various roles. He started as a Developer in the R&D Department from 1997 to 2000, then progressed to Head of the Embedded SW Department from 2000 to 2004. He served as Head of Technical Support from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as Technical/Key Account Manager from 2006 to 2010. He later became the Sales Engineering Manager from 2010 to 2015. His diverse experience at Prodys S.L. equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in technical support and sales engineering.
Achievements and Initiatives
Pedro Parrilla Jimena has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by developing an online shop that exports olive oil from Spain to the European Union. Additionally, he was recognized as the 'RetailNext Best Sales Engineer' in 2018, highlighting his effectiveness and contributions to the sales engineering field.
Remote Work Experience
Pedro has been working full-remote for over four years, managing a team of seven engineers located globally, from the United States to Japan. This experience showcases his ability to lead and coordinate effectively across different time zones and cultures, enhancing collaboration and productivity within his team.