George Marras Email & Phone Number

Greece

Athens Metropolitan Area

Athens, Attiki, Greece

As a seasoned Senior Sales Manager, I specialize in spearheading business development efforts within the dynamic landscape of EU institutions and Agencies, as well as the core public sector in Cyprus. With a proven track record of excellence, I bring unparalleled expertise in navigating the intricacies of government procurement processes and fostering long-lasting client relationships.Key Responsibilities:EU Institutions Focus: I am dedicated to driving growth and nurturing… Show more As a seasoned Senior Sales Manager, I specialize in spearheading business development efforts within the dynamic landscape of EU institutions and Agencies, as well as the core public sector in Cyprus. With a proven track record of excellence, I bring unparalleled expertise in navigating the intricacies of government procurement processes and fostering long-lasting client relationships.Key Responsibilities:EU Institutions Focus: I am dedicated to driving growth and nurturing relationships with esteemed EU institutions. My role involves understanding their unique needs and providing tailored solutions that align with their missions.Cyprus Public Sector: I am proud to contribute to the advancement of the Cyprus public secto. By identifying opportunities and delivering innovative solutions, I support the enhancement of public services for the benefit of all citizens.RFP Preparation: Crafting winning proposals is my forte. I excel in preparing comprehensive Request for Proposals and fine-tuning pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness while maintaining profitability.Framework Contract Management: I am adept at efficiently managing Framework Contracts, ensuring seamless project execution, compliance, and the utmost satisfaction of our clients.Partner Ecosystem Development: Building and nurturing strategic partnerships is at the heart of my role. I take pride in developing a robust ecosystem of partners and vendors to enhance our service offerings and provide comprehensive solutions to our clients.Client-Centric Approach: My commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients is unwavering. I work tirelessly to understand their evolving needs and preferences, ensuring that we exceed their expectations at every turn. Show less

Greece

Senior Account Manager & Business Developer, providing premier products & solutions to major Customers on Private & Public Sector in Greece and Turkey via engaging and coordinating local and international resources.Managing Products of Gallery Systems and Bibliotheca in Greece and Turkey, along with Vendor and Partner relations.Major achievements• Sustain customer database while onboarding clientele from competition• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline• Being… Show more Senior Account Manager & Business Developer, providing premier products & solutions to major Customers on Private & Public Sector in Greece and Turkey via engaging and coordinating local and international resources.Managing Products of Gallery Systems and Bibliotheca in Greece and Turkey, along with Vendor and Partner relations.Major achievements• Sustain customer database while onboarding clientele from competition• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline• Being accepted as trusted advisor by my customers• Constantly exceeding targets by 105-110% over the past years.• Contracted and delivered major projects over 1.000.000,00 € Show less

Greece

Over the course of 4 years, I served as an HPe Champion, representing Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at strategically selected partner organizations. In this dynamic role, I played a pivotal role in expanding HPE's presence within partner sales channels.My responsibilities encompassed a unique blend of sales and product management, where I successfully orchestrated a 300% increase in HPE's footprint by collaborating closely with various internal departments within partner… Show more Over the course of 4 years, I served as an HPe Champion, representing Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at strategically selected partner organizations. In this dynamic role, I played a pivotal role in expanding HPE's presence within partner sales channels.My responsibilities encompassed a unique blend of sales and product management, where I successfully orchestrated a 300% increase in HPE's footprint by collaborating closely with various internal departments within partner organizations. Key areas of focus included:Engineering: Collaborated with engineering teams to align HPE products with partner needs and ensure seamless integration.Marketing: Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote HPE solutions effectively within partner ecosystems.Sales Teams: Worked closely with partner sales teams to provide training, support, and resources to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in selling HPE products and solutions.Notable Partners I had the privilege to work with include:Byte ComputersInTTrustDuring my tenure as an HPe Champion, I consistently drove growth, strengthened partnerships, and contributed significantly to HPE's market expansion. This experience has honed my expertise in strategic partnership management, sales, and product alignment, making me well-equipped to tackle complex challenges in the technology industry. Show less

Athens, Greece

After my initial involvement in sales, using my entrepreneur mindset, I did identify the opportunity of an upcoming client category. Manage to gather the required insights and finally build the case towards the management. The outcome was the product creation and management for the shipping industry, which lead to significant increase in earnings for the years to follow.

Pireaus, Greece

In my capacity as a Sales Manager, I assumed a multifaceted role in shaping and executing the sales strategy, ultimately driving remarkable results. My responsibilities included:•Sales Strategy Development: Crafting and implementing a comprehensive sales strategy that encompassed sales team leadership and client acquisition.•Team Leadership: Effectively leading and mentoring a team of 6 sales professionals, facilitating their skill development and ensuring consistent achievement… Show more In my capacity as a Sales Manager, I assumed a multifaceted role in shaping and executing the sales strategy, ultimately driving remarkable results. My responsibilities included:•Sales Strategy Development: Crafting and implementing a comprehensive sales strategy that encompassed sales team leadership and client acquisition.•Team Leadership: Effectively leading and mentoring a team of 6 sales professionals, facilitating their skill development and ensuring consistent achievement of monthly sales targets.•Client Penetration: Focusing on penetrating unique and high-value accounts, such as Alex Pack, My Market, AB Basilopoulos, Carrefour Hellas, Sklavenitis, and others, while simultaneously strengthening the sales pipeline across major corporations.•B2B Network Creation: Pioneering the development of a B2B sales network from the ground up, demonstrating my ability to build profitable business relationships and drive revenue.•Operational Efficiency: Strategically planning and implementing cost-minimization measures to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.•Brand Enhancement: Playing a pivotal role in elevating the company's brand recognition and solidifying its value in the market.My tenure as a Sales Manager reflects my prowess in crafting and executing sales strategies, fostering team growth, and delivering tangible outcomes that elevate the brand and bottom-line performance. I am committed to replicating this success in future endeavors within the sales leadership domain. Show less

Pireus

Developing product range and sales network in retail customers in order to maintain the market share for each brand name.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Computer Science, Computer Science

Diploma - Business Administration

Financial Economics, Economics

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