Christine Elizabeth Montés
International Real Estate & Business Development
REALTOR/BROKER, NC & SC, 2019 - Present, NorthGroup Real Estate
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
CONSULTANT, International Business Development, Blue Eagle Global Consulting 2012 - 20017
Business Plan Development including marketing & sales plans
Marketing Team Management (marketing communications, competitive research, brand development & positioning, and agency management)
Sales Channel Development (training, pricing, business to business sales, agent acquisition, RFP/RFQ responses)
Online Channel Development (web site, social media & SEO)
Extensive experience working with companies based in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa & The Middle East.
PRESIDENT, Caromex International (Marketing/Sales Waxes, Paraffin, Specialties) 2001 - 2011
Business plan development & implementation including raising capital, SBA Export Lines of Credit, Receivables Financing, and Letters of Credit.
Treasury Management, Budget Development, Credit Analysis, Compensation Plan, Credit Insurance,
Marketing & Sales Plan Development & Implementation for both national and international markets targeting oil/wax refineries & manufacturers from a variety of industries.
Human Resources skills including policy development, benefits program, development, training, commission/compensation plan development, and general employee management.
Logistics & Inventory Management including negotiating ocean, air, rail, trucking, warehousing, tankage, customs brokerage contracts and related international trade agreement compliance & documentation.
ONLINE SALES MANAGER, THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER 2000 - 2001
Managed team of sales professionals responsible for sales of Internet banners, sponsorships and real estate products on charlotte.com and its sister sites throughout the US.
Responsibilities included hiring & training of sales professionals; development of commission plans, annual budgets, sales territories, & prospect databases; oversight of billing & contracts.
Developed and implemented products/services for Charlotte.com including marketing and pricing.
Responsibilities included developing sales proposals/presentations for Major Accounts/Nationals and developing relationships with local associations and groups (The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Regional Realtor Association, Home Builders Association of Charlotte).