Dario La Torre

Experience

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  4S Group

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  Quality management and the relevant standard for the automotive industry (ISO/TS 16949:2009)

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  Crystal Wave Yacht

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Part-time Marketing Director Assistant

  Reporting and strategic analysis of the competitiveness of the italian yacht industry, events and promotion trips planning, established partnerships with luxury brands, customer relationship management

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  UCB

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Project Management Intern

  Project management and research in the field of marketing, medical, legal and compliance for the Chinese and Asia Pacific markets.- Comparative analysis of the Codes of Conduct in APAC and SEA;- Production of a contract inventory for APAC;- Establishing a SOP for a new project;- Digital marketing: competitor intelligence and gap analysis.

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  YACHTALIA

  May 2014 - May 2014

  Assistant to CEO

  Providing support to the CEO in all the day-by-day activities:- Quotations for clients- ERP data submissions- Visit to key partners- Visit to clients

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  Luxottica Group - Sunglass Hut

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Global Store Development Analyst

  Organizing and controlling the materials flows:- Forecasts of the materials needed- Submission of production orders- Managing the materials stock- Controlling the flows of the materials- Continuous improvement of the processMaster Degree Thesis: "Global Supply Chain Network. A customized procurement strategy in store development: the Sunglass Hut case".

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  ZALORA Group

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  As Head of Marketplace, I was leading the Marketplace Team for the Philippines. With the help of a team of 11 people I was responsible for:- Lead Acquisition and Brand Acquisition- Brand Onboarding- Brands Account ManagementI was also in charge of strategic projects, supporting directly the CEO. In fact, thanks to the extensive and deep knowledge of all the dropshipping processes, I lead strategic projects for Tier 1 Customers. Specifically I made possible the digital transformation of Tier 1 Filipino Fashion Companies, bringing them on ZALORA, with high positive impact on the revenue. Show less

  • Head of Marketplace

    Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Vendor Operations Manager

    Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Business Analyst

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
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  NOBASIC

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  Director

  Part of the Leadership Team, I worked closely with the CEO and Co-Founder.I was in charge of the following business areas:1) E-Commerce:‐ Website Management‐ 3rd Party Platforms Management (ZALORA, ASOS, Amazon, etc.)‐ Management of Online Wholesale Platforms (JOOR, FashionTrade, etc.)‐ Business Development to Expand Online Sales Channels (B2C & B2B)‐ Cross‐Border Drop Shipment Expert2) Operations:- Inventory & Warehouse Management- Order Fulfillment (Picking, Packing, Returns)- Shipping & Logistics (B2B & B2C)3) Marketing & Sales:- Managing directly the Relationship with the High Revenue Customers- Lead Acquisition and Sales (B2B - Wholesale)- Onsite Marketing Calendar- Organisation of Trade Shows (WWD Magic Las Vegas, TRANOI Paris, WHITE Milan, CHIC Shanghai, etc.)- Branding Initiatives (Blog, Online Content, Brand Story, etc.) Show less

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  The Poem Lifestyle Shop

  Nov 2017 - now

  Co-Founder
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  Jumia Group

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2023

  Chief Commercial Officer - Jumia Global

  Enabling cross-border e-commerce from anywhere in the world to Africa:- Growth Strategy & Execution in 9 African Countries across all Product Categories- 3 Business Lines (Oversea Warehouses, Cross Border Drop Shipping, Postal)- Vendor & Brands Recruiting, Onboarding, Training, Growth & Management- Onsite Campaigns Management (Coordination with African Business Divisions) - Commercial Planning and Analytics- Jumia Branding in China, UAE, Turkey (Marketing & PR)

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  HiNelson

  Jan 2021 - now

  Strategic Advisor
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  Daraz

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  Managing the entire Cross Border Business Unit (Commercial, Operations & Logistics)- P&L Owner for the Business Unit - End to end Global Supply Chain Solutions Building - Logistics (Exports from China, Import in South Asia countries)- Operations (Seller Support & Vendor Experience)- Vendor Recruiting, Onboarding, Training, Communication & Management- Growth Strategy & Execution in 5 Countries across all Product Categories - P&L Owner for the Electronics Vertical in 5 South Asia Countries (approx 50% of company GMV)- Growth Strategy & Execution (Regional Projects)

  • Vice President - Cross Border

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Commercial Director - Electronics Category

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
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  Grow Your Pie

  Apr 2024 - now

  Founder

  Our vision is to be the premier choice for businesses seeking to leverage cross-border e-commerce, with a special focus on leveraging the dynamic China Supply Chain. We envision a future where companies effortlessly navigate international markets, maximising opportunities for growth, efficiency, and global impact through our innovative solutions and unparalleled expertise.

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  Locad

  Oct 2024 - now

  Regional Director GCC

  Building the best network of fulfilment centres & cloud logistics solutions in UAE, KSA and beyond!Servicing Brands & Sellers to grow across multiple channels and geographies without worrying about Fulfilment & Logistics.