Experience

Thrace Group

• Greece
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Export Sales / International Business Development - Division Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Industrial & Nonwoven Agricultural Division - B2B sales in the European & US Market- Building strong long-term relationships with new and existing customers- Attending international fairs (Furniture & Bedding, Construction, Automotive, Industrial, Agriculture) - Increase sales and market development activities to ensure growth to business - Evaluating the performance of existing / new markets and adaption of growth strategy - Constant market research identifying new trends, opportunities and customer needs- Close cooperation with Research & Development for new product development - Preparing annual sales budget - Conduction of strategic plan to achieve the company’s objectives and presenting it to the Management - Recognizing and proposing improvements to existing processes, marketing activities and product portfolio aiming to maximize revenues - Claim management and problem-solving proposals - Monitoring of products (production, cost analysis, sales, profitability, budgeting)- Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills- Reporting to and close cooperation with Commercial Director

• Export Sales / International Account Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2014

  Agricultural Division- B2B sales in the European Market - Attending trade fairs throughout Europe (Gardening, Greenhouses, Nurseries, Agriculture) - Preparing and sending quotes and proposals to existing and new customers- Conduction of market research to identify selling opportunities - Adjusting product range to market needs and trends - Preparing Sales Reports based on market information, goals and prospects - Reporting to Division Manager



Mizuno Corporation

• Sporting Goods
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Assistant

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  MZN Hellas: Official Distributor of „Mizuno“ clothing and footwear products in Greece. - Implementing promotional activities and preparing the seasonal brochures - Opening of the first Mizuno Shop - Preparing the company's attendance at the Athens Marathon Expo - B2B sales, after sales service and retail store visits MZN Hellas: Official Distributor of „Mizuno“ clothing and footwear products in Greece. - Implementing promotional activities and preparing the seasonal brochures - Opening of the first Mizuno Shop - Preparing the company's attendance at the Athens Marathon Expo - B2B sales, after sales service and retail store visits



BSH Home Appliances Group

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Marketing Intern

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2006



BSH Home Appliances Group

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Marketing Intern

  • Jul 2005 - Aug 2005