Freddie Torres
About Freddie Torres
Freddie Torres is an Industrial Sales Representative at Zep Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales management across various industries and has contributed to several professional organizations focused on advancing Latino professionals.
Work at Zep
Freddie Torres has been employed at Zep Inc. as an Industrial Sales Representative since 2019. In this role, he operates in the Greater Chicago Area and is responsible for managing over 500 active accounts across the United States. He regularly engages with over 1,500 prospects and previous clients to secure new business opportunities. Torres utilizes Salesforce to log all inbound and outbound calls, ensuring accurate tracking of his sales activities.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position at Zep Inc., Freddie Torres held several roles in various organizations. He worked as a Regional Manager at LifeSource Blood Services from 2004 to 2006. He also served as a Sales Manager at Jexet Technologies from 2016 to 2018 and as a Manager at Business Systems of America, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he was a Regional Sales Manager at WEX Inc. from 2013 to 2014 and an AVP - Relationship Manager at Chase from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Freddie Torres completed his high school education at Curie, earning a diploma between 1979 and 1983. He furthered his education at Texas State University-San Marcos, where he studied Marketing and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 1984 to 1987. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and management roles across various industries.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Freddie Torres has actively participated in professional organizations throughout his career. He served as Vice President of the Association of Latino IT Professionals (ALITP) and co-founded the National Hispanic Sales Network, which focuses on advancing Latino sales professionals. He has also been a guest speaker and member of organizations such as ALPFA, SHEP, NHSMBA, and the Latino Technology Association (LTA). Additionally, he volunteered as a Business Leadership Council member for the National Latino Education Institute (NLEI).