Entrepreneur of innovative digital retail, tourism, and commercial space management, with a track record of international expansion to over 40 countries and sales exceeding €500,000. Passionate about growing brands and building strategic partnerships, combining digital marketing, customer satisfaction, logistics, and communication.

Gonçalo Marques

Entrepreneur of innovative digital retail, tourism, and commercial space management, with a track record of international expansion to over 40 countries and sales exceeding €500,000. Passionate about growing brands and building strategic partnerships, combining digital marketing, customer satisfaction, logistics, and communication.

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Entrepreneur of innovative digital retail, tourism, and commercial space management, with a track record of international expansion to over 40 countries and sales exceeding €500,000.

Passionate about growing brands and building strategic partnerships, combining digital marketing, customer satisfaction, logistics, and communication.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Consultant at Mercado Ferreira Borges
April 1, 2021 - November 19, 2025
Consulting services for Mercado Ferreira Borges included the creation and development of River Market to innovate and explore the shopping area. Organization of events and promotional campaigns to attract participating brands and consolidate the space's relevance. Creation of sales and traffic KPIs to optimize sales performance. Ensured participation of over 180 vendors since inception.
Founder at Shoevenir
April 1, 2021 - November 19, 2025
Development and execution of e-commerce strategies (online stores, marketplaces, and digital campaigns). Management of operations, orders, and international distribution, ensuring customer satisfaction in global markets. Creation of studio campaigns, new product launches, and brand activations. International business development, with partners in Germany, Dubai, and Macau.
Operations Manager at Pôr do Som
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Production of music events (Pôr do Som and Bad Bunny Fest), with an average of 400 to 600 attendees per event. Management of relationships with artists, suppliers, staff, and strategic partners, ensuring quality and participant satisfaction. Creation of digital and offline marketing campaigns to promote events and attract audiences.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Management at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business at Porto Business School
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025

Qualifications

Award: Successful Indieogo Campaign
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Selected Startup for Dubai Sikka Art and Design Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
4th place Macaú Pier 25 Innovation
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Selected Startup for the National Startup Voucher Ipmi
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality