About me

Over 30 years of passion for travel

Scenic road through a mountainous landscape

I'm José Manuel Sánchez, though everyone knows me as Chema. I have spent over 30 years of my professional life dedicated to tourism and travel agencies.

My philosophy

I love challenges, teamwork and finding new ways to improve productivity and client satisfaction. Every trip is an opportunity to exceed expectations.

Professional experience

1991 – 2006

Halcón Viajes – Viajes Ecuador

  • Auditor in the management control and inspection department
  • Provincial Director of Murcia — 35 people, opening of 11 offices and corporate departments
  • Regional Commercial Director in Levante — coordinating over 100 offices
2006 – 2019

La Factoría de Viajes

  • Manager and Director
2019 – 2022

Globalia Business Travel

  • Regional Business & MICE Senior Consultant for Madrid, Castilla y León, Castilla La Mancha and Extremadura. Commercial management, acquisition and implementation of accounts and events.

Technical skills

AmadeusMicrosoft Office & Google SuitePower BI & Power AutomateCRM: Microsoft Dynamics, Sugar, Zoho, HubSpotCMS: WordPress, Joomla

Languages

  • Spanish — native
  • English — fluent spoken and written

Education

  • Law — University of Salamanca (1988–1991)
  • EGB, BUP, COU — Colegio Salesianos, Salamanca