Francesc Muntane
Ripollet
Summary
With a proven track record at Seco Tools, I excel in competitive analysis and cross-functional team leadership, driving product innovation and market expansion. Leveraging skills in intellectual property management and customer experience design, I've significantly contributed to international business growth and sales enablement, showcasing a dynamic blend of technical and interpersonal prowess.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Product Manager
Seco Tools
Barcelona
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed competitive analysis of global markets and identified key opportunities for product growth. Advanced Materials.
- Conducted customer surveys to assess market needs and preferences, and analyzed feedback to inform product strategy decisions.
- Collaborated with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and operations teams to define product requirements and launch plans.
- Analyzed regional trends in pricing, promotion and distribution across different countries.
Global Product Specialist
Seco Tools
Barcelona
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided customer service support to answer inquiries about product features, pricing, and availability.
- Customer support on site
- Business development in key accounts globally
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot product issues.
- Evaluated competitors' products and services to identify areas of improvement.
Application Engineer
Seco Tools
Barcelona
09.2012 - 09.2021
- Resolved complex technical problems related to applications
- Focused in leading projects in the main customers in Spain in Automotive and Aerospace segment.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices in development process.
- Created detailed documentation of application designs and processes.
Sales Engineer
Ceratizit
Barcelona
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Sales area manager for Catalonia and Aragon in Spain. reporting to the manager of southern Europe. Focused on the Key Accounts and in charge of the distribution channel in Catalonia and Aragon.
- Participated in trade shows to promote company products and services.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in products or services offered.
Sales Engineer
Valenite Safety
Barcelona
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Sales engineer of cutting tools of mediterranean area
- Assisted field service personnel in resolving complex problems encountered by customers.
- Provided product demonstrations to potential customers in order to showcase features and benefits.
Sales Engineer
Tesa group Assa abloy
Barcelona
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Participated in trade shows to promote company products and services.
- Prescription sales of controlled access participating in the projects in institutional buildings and key accounts.
- Assisted field service personnel in resolving complex problems encountered by customers.
Project Designer in R&D
Bericap
La Roca Del Valles
01.1998 - 07.2005
- Generated technical drawings, assembly instructions, and bill of materials for plastic caps.
- Assisted with developing new products by providing input on design concepts.
- Provided engineering support to production personnel during the manufacturing process.
- Implemented changes based on customer feedback or internal quality control processes.
CNC Machine Operator
Metalurgica Malgrat de precisión
Malgrat De Mar
01.1994 - 02.1998
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Programing CNC processes
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
Education
High Cycle Degree in Commerce And Marketing - Commerce And Marketing
Carles Vallbona
Granollers06-2011
"Postgraduate" in Processes of Transformation And Industrialization of Technical Plastics. - Industrial Engineering
ASCAM -UAB
Cerdanyola Del Valles07-2005
FP2 Technical Industrial - Mecanical Industry
Salesianos
Barcelona06-1990
Skills
- Intellectual property management
- Competitive analysis
- Innovation management
- Business process improvement
- Customer experience design
- Technical production
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Go-to-market strategy
- Product positioning
- International business
- Sales enablement
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Catalan
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Global Product Manager
Seco Tools
06.2021 - 11.2024
Global Product Specialist
Seco Tools
09.2019 - 06.2021
Application Engineer
Seco Tools
09.2012 - 09.2021
Sales Engineer
Ceratizit
01.2009 - 06.2012
Sales Engineer
Valenite Safety
01.2007 - 06.2009
Sales Engineer
Tesa group Assa abloy
01.2005 - 01.2007
Project Designer in R&D
Bericap
01.1998 - 07.2005
CNC Machine Operator
Metalurgica Malgrat de precisión
01.1994 - 02.1998
High Cycle Degree in Commerce And Marketing - Commerce And Marketing
Carles Vallbona
"Postgraduate" in Processes of Transformation And Industrialization of Technical Plastics. - Industrial Engineering
ASCAM -UAB
FP2 Technical Industrial - Mecanical Industry
Salesianos
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