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Ronnie Talosig

Sales
Las Pinas,City

Summary

With over 20 years of Telecommunications and ICT Selling experience across verticals and platforms. Strong Leadership Skills and Advanced Capability for Managing Direct Accounts and Channel Partners. I have a personal aspiration to relocate to Canada in late 2021 or early 2022 to prove my competence across Geographies and assimilate my development and learnings by contributing to the growth mindset of the Enterprise I will be joining which is hopefully around the area of Security, Cloud, AI and Analytics.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Head - Cloud and AI Sales

UNIPHORE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LTD
Makati City, Philippines
04.2020 - Current

COUNTRY OPERATIONS:

  • Develops, communicates manages, and executes strategic sales business plans and processes in order to increase financial margin responsibility for both the top and bottom‑line numbers.
  • Develops and implements targeted solutions for expanding the customer base and establishing greater market share.
  • Monitors, tracks, analyzes and evaluates profit margin, revenue stream, program costs, sales methods, expenses, and overall results and take corrective action when plan is below target.

SOLUTION SELLING:

  • Formulates Artificial Intelligence strategies.
  • Supervises research and development processes and other processes to make sure they fulfill the needs of AI strategies.
  • Recognizes the company’s goals and also the challenges faced by potential clients.
  • Figures out the ways in which Artificial intelligence can be used to solve issues faced by clients and also enhance user experience.
  • Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to analyze the partner’s business and main areas where the application of AI can stimulate business growth.
  • Sets high ethical standards while applying Artificial Intelligence.
  • Describes AI solutions clearly to everyone.
  • Works closely with the executives and engineers to finalize the design.
  • Analyzes the final project, give feedback, determine areas of improvement, and help the project team to make necessary changes.

Country Manager - Telco, Cloud, ICT and Partners

TATA COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.
Pasig City, Philippines
04.2018 - 03.2020

Concurrent function with Regional Enterprise Sales role.

  • Reporting to Regional HR Lead based out of Singapore.
  • Over‑all responsible for day to day Operations of Tata Representative office in PH In charge of Workflow & Staffing In charge of PH Oversight of Financial Information and Budget Supervises supply chain & inventory for PH office, workflow and staffing.

Senior Regional Sales Manager, Direct/Channel Partner Manager

TATA COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.
Makati City, Philippines
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Directly Reporting to the Vice-President, APAC Sales.
  • Over-all Responsible for developing Enterprise Cloud business in PH market along with growing Indirect Sales thru partners (Key Service Providers & ICT resellers) for other service offerings like data center, Video/Audio conferencing services, Security solutions, MPLS VPN etc.

DIRECT SALES and CHANNEL PARTNER MANAGEMENT (Telco & Cloud)

  • Responsible in developing enterprise business on Cloud Services directly to Local, International and Regional Corporations, with headquarters or key decision makers based in Singapore &Asia Pacific. Focus on medium and small enterprises.
  • Identified, developed, on boarded and trained Local Partners consisting of Service Integrations, Local Associations and Aggregators for reselling of our Cloud services & other telecom services like data center, Virtualization, Video/Audio conferencing services, Security solutions, MPLS VPN etc.
  • Worked with marketing to develop the campaigns to develop sales using alternate media – (Tele marketing, Multi‑media and other social media mediums etc.)
  • Mounted Enterprise events specific to Technology Consultation, ICT Workshops, and Digital Symposiums. Monitors event success and milestones to drive generated leads into conversion. Events maybe Tata or Partner‑led.
  • Consistent Annual Achievement Growth Vs. Base of 120% von Wholesale Voice and Data and Cloud (Security, IOT, Platform)

Channel Cloud Sales Manager (SI/SP)

AVAYA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Ayala Ave., Makati City Philippines
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Directly Reported to Regional Vice President for Service Providers and Service Integrators (APAC)
  • Managed Global Systems Integrator and Systems Provider (SISP) thru AVAYA Collaboration Pod Solution
  • Created well‑crafted and comprehensive marketing and business plans that include benchmarks and results analysis against stated objectives, and manages execution of these plans, reviewing and modifying throughout the plan life
  • Initiated development plans that leverage strengths across Avaya’s business units and cloud solution areas
  • Achieved exemplary scoring on the Business Partner Satisfaction Survey • Responsible for the successful attainment of sales volume objectives through Business Partner (BP) strengths and enhancing BP competencies.
  • Assisted Business Partners in forecasting and planning Avaya opportunities through the application of special offers and marketing promotions as well as the utilization of specific sales tools.
  • Drawn on a multitude of resources and cultivates relationships with the extended team of Partner executives to create, manage, and execute effective, high‑ROI joint business plans.

Regional Sales Manager, (Cloud and Partner Sales)

Ortigas Center
Pasig City, Philippines
10.2011 - 08.2014
  • Directly Reported to the Regional Sales Director, Channel Sales – ASEAN.
  • Responsible for developing Cloud business in market along with growing Indirect Sales thru partners for other service offerings like data center, Video/Audio conferencing services, Security solutions, MPLS VPN etc.
  • Sell Cloud Services directly to Local, International and Regional Corporations, with headquarters or key decision makers based in Singapore &Asia Pacific. Focus on medium and small enterprises.
  • Identified and developed local partners for reselling of our Cloud services& other telecom services like data center, Virtualization, Video/Audio conferencing services, Security solutions, MPLS VPN etc.

AWARDS and RECOGNITION:

  • June 2014, Winner / AwardeeTATA COMMUNICATIONS PROCLUB 2014 (PROCLUB is the most prestigious honor given to TCL’s Top 1% of individuals Oct 2011 - Aug 2014 who have made significant contribution on a given fiscal year.) Award Given on June 27, 2014 in Tuscany, Florence Italy.
  • May 2014, ASIA’S TOP DRIVERS– inclusion in the Top 5 deals of April 2014 (Worldwide). Closed USD 300K ACV revenue.
  • April 2014, BLUE RIBBON WINNER for the current Fiscal Year with YTD achievement of 280% Vs. FY Target (APAC and India)
  • January 2014, CONSISTENT SALES PERFORMER AWARD for the current Fiscal Year with YTD achievement of 265% Vs. Target (Q1‑Q3) (APAC and India)
  • December 2013, TOP PERFORMER – achieved 197% Vs. Target for Q2 (Rank 2 APAC and India) o September 2013, EXTRA‑MILE AWARD ‑ citation given for Regional Sales Managers managing territories where contracting entity and franchise/license is a challenge.
  • September 2013, TOP PERFORMER –achieved 145% Vs. Target for Q1 August 2013, LEADERSHIP AWARD ‑ for single handedly managing PH Business despite being a lone ranger in a country that is monopolized by local players and major global telco firms. Award is also a citation on channel performance growth and adoption of enterprise accounts into TCL specifically on cloud business.
  • October 2013, APPLAUSE AWARD ‑ Best H1 Contributorfor 196% performance.
  • April 2012, TOP PERFORMER – achieved 50% growth on revenue vs. previous FY.

Vertical Sales Manager, AEC

AUTODESK ASIA PTE LTD. (Manila Representative Office)
Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1221
02.2011 - 10.2011
  • Directly Reported to the Country Manager and Regional Sales Manager, ASEAN
  • Responsible for the tactical function (developing, delivering and executing) of the sales strategies for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries in the Philippines. Sales Management
  • Accountable for country industry sales – Performance at 118% achievement over budget
  • Developed and communicated country sales strategies
  • Maintained a detailed understanding of the competitive environment, communicate and deliver competitive sales strategies to the channel sales force.
  • Facilitated funnel Review/Scrubbing with resellers and submit accurate forecast with key accounts to Country Manager and Regional Sales Channel Engagement

Relationship Manager, Corporate Business Group

PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (PLDT, INC.)
Ayala Avenue, Makati City Philippines
02.2004 - 12.2010
  • Directly Reported to the Vice President and Business Head of Corporate Relationship Business/PLDT Corporate Business Group.
  • Managed a portfolio of P650M covering 40 Key Accounts predominantly in the BPO/KPO market.
  • Generated Sales from existing and potential corporate clients through solution selling and offering converged products of the PLDT and Smart Corporate Business Group.

AWARDS and RECOGNITION:

  • February 2010, RELATIONSHIP MANAGER OF THE YEAR,(with overall achievement of 136% over annual target)
  • February 2010 BEST NEW BUSINESS CONTRIBUTOR FOR 2009(New Revenue of P42M and a growth achievement of 16%)
  • January 2010,PLDT Jolly Ring‑O I‑EXCEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING & EXEMPLARY Feb 2004 - Dec 2010 PERFORMANCE under Revenue Generation and Best Practice Category
  • 2009, For STARTEK INTERNATIONAL contact center IPLC bid. Revenue garnered from the signing‑up of this deal is $ 14,651 per month of $175,812 annually.
  • PLDT CODE‑A (Circle of Distinction & Excellence Awards) 2006, In recognition for Revenue Generation and Meaningful Conversion with the upgrade and migration of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Analog circuits (legacy data link) to a fully managed network under Embed‑IPVPN platform. PLDT managed to secure 78% or 235 out 300 branches including the 2 major backhaul links.
  • 2005, In recognition for Revenue Generation by winning a bid vs. Globe for Ayala Life Assurance. This translated to P2.02M annual revenue.

Senior Account Manager, Data & Internet Group

EASTERN TELECOM PHILS. INC.
Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
04.2002 - 01.2004

AWARDS and RECOGNITION:

  • 2003, recognized as‘Top Account Manager’ for the sales achievement of 173% Actual sales versus Sales Forecast and 130% versus Year‑to‑date target.
  • 2002, Awarded as ‘Eastern Telecom’s Best’for the 65% growth on active DSL subscribers within 3 months only

Internet Exchange Head

PHILWEB.COM, Inc.
Ayala Avenue, Makati City Philippines 1221
01.2001 - 04.2002
  • Internet Exchange Head, Central & South Luzon(3 January 2002 to April 2002)
  • Internet Exchange Head, Bulacan Branch (15 October 2001 to 31 December 2001)
  • Account Specialist, Internet Multimedia Services(29 January 2001 to 14 October 2001)

AWARDS and RECOGNITION:

  • 2001, BEST INTERNET EXCHANGE HEAD. Boosted sales revenue margin of 32% over prior Q3 2001’s sales performance.
  • 2002, CHANNEL OFFICER OF THE YEAR. Delivered 120% Channel Sales goal attainment, 15+ additional accounts over objective per month.

Education

B.S - Business Administration, Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST, 2219 C.M. Recto Avenue 1000 Sampaloc MANILA 1008
06.1995 - 05.1999

High School Diploma -

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL, La Huerta, Paranaque City, Philippines
06.1991 - 04.1995

Skills

Telecomundefined

Timeline

Country Head - Cloud and AI Sales - UNIPHORE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LTD
04.2020 - Current
Country Manager - Telco, Cloud, ICT and Partners - TATA COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.
04.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Regional Sales Manager, Direct/Channel Partner Manager - TATA COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.
07.2015 - 04.2018
Channel Cloud Sales Manager (SI/SP) - AVAYA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
09.2014 - 06.2015
Regional Sales Manager, (Cloud and Partner Sales) - Ortigas Center
10.2011 - 08.2014
Vertical Sales Manager, AEC - AUTODESK ASIA PTE LTD. (Manila Representative Office)
02.2011 - 10.2011
Relationship Manager, Corporate Business Group - PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (PLDT, INC.)
02.2004 - 12.2010
Senior Account Manager, Data & Internet Group - EASTERN TELECOM PHILS. INC.
04.2002 - 01.2004
Internet Exchange Head - PHILWEB.COM, Inc.
01.2001 - 04.2002
UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST - B.S, Business Administration, Marketing
06.1995 - 05.1999
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL - High School Diploma,
06.1991 - 04.1995
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