Rafael Gutierrez – Senior Sales Manager
CHEP USA

• 15 years experience in the produce industry
• Professional Positions:
• Senior Sales Manager
• Account Executive
• Graduated California State University - Fullerton
  B.A. International Business
• Reason for entering the industry:
  • Seeking an opportunity to travel internationally

Upon completion of a Bachelor's degree in International Business from California State University – Fullerton, Rafael took an account executive position at BDS Marketing. This position made good use of his business degree and bilingual capabilities. He managed national advertising campaigns which targeted the Hispanic market for national brands in the grocery and refrigerated sector. In 1994, Rafael took a sales position at CHEP USA which allowed him to travel internationally as the company expanded its business in Latin America. As a sales manager, he was responsible for developing and growing Chep's business within the produce industry, specifically in the southwest United States, Mexico, Central America, Chile & Argentina. Rafael was awarded CHEP's Circle of Excellence award in 2009 for top sales performance in the produce sector.