Jarvin T. Gabitan

Core Strengths

A unique combination of commercial discipline, strategic design thinking, and team leadership that drives both revenue retention and organizational excellence.

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Strategic Partnership Building

Transform transactional relationships into strategic partnerships through proactive risk diagnosis and white-space opportunity identification, consistently protecting revenue against competitive displacement.

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Cross-Functional Leadership

Orchestrate ad-hoc teams across different divisions. Known for using influence to align diverse stakeholders toward shared commercial objectives, accelerating solution delivery.

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Team Development & Mentorship

Recognized as a trusted advisor and cultural anchor. Colleagues frequently seek guidance on negotiation strategy, conflict resolution, or sometimes just to chat, contributing to higher team morale and cohesion.

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Entrepreneurial Business Acumen

Founded and scaled e-commerce business to profitability. Bring owner's mindset to P&L decisions, understanding that every interaction is a brand-building moment and every discount impacts the bottom line.

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Visual Storytelling & Communication

Leverage Information Design background to transform complex market intelligence into compelling visual narratives, significantly increasing engagement with C-level decision-makers.

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Multicultural Relationship Navigator

Proficient in English, Filipino, Mandarin, and Hokkien. Leverage linguistic and cultural fluency to build deeper client relationships and navigate complex negotiations across Asia-Pacific markets.

Professional Experience

Over a decade of diverse experience spanning commercial management, entrepreneurship, strategic design, and team leadership.

2020 — Present

Commercial Manager

S&P Global Inc. • S&P Global Energy

Sole commercial relationship owner for a strategic $1M+ portfolio, responsible for retention and growth across high-value accounts in the Greater China Region.

Successfully negotiate complex renewal contracts, protecting revenue through consultative approach and strategic partnership development
Act as central hub for cross-functional teams, aligning diverse stakeholders to deliver tailored client solutions
Recognized as "cultural anchor" within team—frequently sought out for guidance on negotiation strategy, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management
Restructure standard sales presentations into high-impact, data-driven visual narratives, leveraging Information Design background to increase engagement

2018 — 2021

Founder & Operations Manager

Leafstone PH • E-commerce

Founded and scaled direct-to-consumer retail brand from zero to sustainable profitability, gaining executive-level experience in P&L management and full-spectrum operations.

Managed complete value chain including procurement, pricing strategy, supply chain logistics, and customer operations
Analyzed consumer buying behaviors to optimize inventory turnover and pricing models, maximizing margins in competitive market
Negotiated favorable terms with international suppliers and logistics partners, building lasting vendor relationships

2016 — 2017

Strategic Design Consultant

Freelance

Partnered with SME owners to diagnose user engagement challenges and deliver UX/UI strategies that directly improved customer conversion rates.

Managed client expectations and project timelines, ensuring deliverables aligned with broader business objectives
Translated complex business requirements into actionable design solutions

2015 — 2016

User Experience Specialist

Machines4u Pty. Ltd.

Supervised team of designers and developers, implementing quality assurance protocols
Led end-to-end design initiatives for product launches, bridging technical teams and commercial stakeholders

2013 — 2015

Design Lead

Sketch Innovation Solutions Inc. (Dineout.ph)

Spearheaded design and development teams, delegating tasks and fostering collaborative environment
Created intuitive digital experiences through cross-functional team coordination

2010 — 2013

Sales & Marketing Associate

Ice-Watch

Managed strategic relationships with international partners in Hong Kong and Belgium
Oversaw inventory, sales, logistics, and promotional activities across multiple metro locations

2008 — 2010

Marketing Associate

Data Science Technology Corp.

Designed print and digital marketing materials to support business development and branding initiatives
Assisted in web design and content creation for corporate marketing campaigns

Why Argus Media

Argus Media has built its reputation on accurate price discovery and actionable insight—transforming opaque commodity markets into transparent, efficient trading environments. This mission resonates deeply with my professional approach: bringing clarity to complexity, building trusted relationships, and delivering value that extends beyond the transaction.

With over 50 years of heritage and a team of 600+ commodity experts worldwide, Argus demonstrates the power of collaborative expertise and rigorous methodology. These are principles I embody—whether orchestrating cross-functional teams, mentoring colleagues, or transforming complex market intelligence into compelling client narratives.

I'm drawn to Argus Media not just for the Commercial Manager opportunity, but for the potential to grow in and contribute to an organization where commercial excellence, team collaboration, and market leadership converge. I bring a proven track record of strategic account management, team influence, and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to drive sustainable growth in a dynamic global marketplace.