Samuel Velazquez, MIB

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Missions and Programs Coordinator at Calgary Economic Development

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Samuel Velazquez is a Missions and Programs Coordinator at Calgary Economic Development, where he supports international business opportunities by helping execute trade-focused initiatives. He holds a Masters degree from the Smith School of Business at Queens University and is skilled in organizing trade delegations and coordinating export programming.

With a background as an educational advisor for international students, particularly from Latin America, Samuel is passionate about cross-cultural communication. He has experience as a bilingual student advisor and English coach, focusing on creating supportive and engaging environments for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals in Canada.

He received a "Recognition of Service" award from Mount Royal University for his leadership and commitment to the international student community.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

International Trade
Coordinates key trade initiatives at Calgary Economic Development, including global trade workshops, inbound and outbound delegations, and the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP).
Global Education
Previously worked as an Educational Advisor, assisting international students from diverse countries with their study programs and enrollment in Canadian universities and colleges.
LATAM Markets
Has direct experience focusing on Latin American markets, having developed marketing strategies and advised students from the region in a previous sales advisor role.

Media Appearances

Samuel has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Missions and Programs Coordinator at Calgary Economic Development
4-2023 - 8-2023
Educational Advisor at Bayswater
10-2021 - 12-2022
Student Services And Educational Advisor at Bayswater Education
3-2021 - 8-2021
Bilingual Student Advisor at Student Pathways - SP Intercâmbio
3-2020 - 3-2021
English Coach at TNC-ENGLISH

Education

8-2023 - 8-2024
Master's degree from Smith School of Business at Queen's University
1-2024 - 6-2024
Master's degree from FGV EAESP

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Insights For Selling To Samuel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Samuel is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Samuel

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Samuel move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Samuel take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Samuel

Personality Compatibility


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