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Piraeus, Greece

Develop a complex market expansion plan by leveraging strong business knowledge used to implement sales plans that facilitate stable growth. Lead cross-functional teams to increase sales and profitability.Play a key role in organisational consolidation by streamlining business functions and developing the pricing structure, sales strategic plans, and project management framework. Cultivate and manage positive business relationships with key stakeholders and account decision-makers… Show more Develop a complex market expansion plan by leveraging strong business knowledge used to implement sales plans that facilitate stable growth. Lead cross-functional teams to increase sales and profitability.Play a key role in organisational consolidation by streamlining business functions and developing the pricing structure, sales strategic plans, and project management framework. Cultivate and manage positive business relationships with key stakeholders and account decision-makers, demonstrating strong communication and negotiation abilities. Show less

Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece

Developed and implemented tactical management, sales, and regional marketing plans for small electrical appliances, identifying opportunities for business development through a targeted approach. Managed relationships at senior levels with clients by creating valued business partnerships.Monitored the market and industry trends to find ways to outperform competition.

Argiroupolis, Athens, Greece

Managed the company's new activity for short-term rentals of tourist properties located in various regions of Greece. Ensured that accommodation was clean, well maintained and attractively presented. Drove sales to meet occupancy and revenue targets. Managed check-ins and checkouts. Trained staff to ensure that high standards are maintained. Organised bookings and maintenance for the properties while delivering outstanding services. Carried out routine inspections of all check out rooms… Show more Managed the company's new activity for short-term rentals of tourist properties located in various regions of Greece. Ensured that accommodation was clean, well maintained and attractively presented. Drove sales to meet occupancy and revenue targets. Managed check-ins and checkouts. Trained staff to ensure that high standards are maintained. Organised bookings and maintenance for the properties while delivering outstanding services. Carried out routine inspections of all check out rooms and spot checks of all occupied rooms.Ensured good communication with other team members on VIP’s and special requests. Show less

Keratsini, Piraeus, Greece

Oversaw all aspects of team morale, efficiency, productivity and performance. Controlled and maintained store key performance indicators. Dealt with staffing issues, including recruiting staff and providing training and development. Recruited and managed staff, ensuring excellent customer care standards are met and exceeded. Spearheaded the maximisation of product availability and stock management optimisation. Analysed sales figures and forecasted future sales volumes to increase… Show more Oversaw all aspects of team morale, efficiency, productivity and performance. Controlled and maintained store key performance indicators. Dealt with staffing issues, including recruiting staff and providing training and development. Recruited and managed staff, ensuring excellent customer care standards are met and exceeded. Spearheaded the maximisation of product availability and stock management optimisation. Analysed sales figures and forecasted future sales volumes to increase profits.Exceeded customer expectations by delivering exceptional services, such as responding to inquiries, handling complaints, respecting client concerns, and resolving issues. Show less

Keratsini, Piraeus, Greece

Developed a new business by establishing and executing strategic sales and marketing plans. Managed and supervised all sales and business development operations and gained market share. Handled staff and floor activities, such as scheduling tasks, conducting reviews, and ensuring a smooth working environment. Achieved sales of €2.2m by training staff to use effective up-selling and cross-selling techniques in a highly competitive industry.Developed a highly efficient workforce by hiring… Show more Developed a new business by establishing and executing strategic sales and marketing plans. Managed and supervised all sales and business development operations and gained market share. Handled staff and floor activities, such as scheduling tasks, conducting reviews, and ensuring a smooth working environment. Achieved sales of €2.2m by training staff to use effective up-selling and cross-selling techniques in a highly competitive industry.Developed a highly efficient workforce by hiring top talent, providing cross-functional training, and improving team performance. Show less

Egaleo, Athens, Greece

In charge of organising, staffing, supervising and coordinating the sales force; developing the client base; client financial management; negotiations, deals; travelling throughout the country.

Lykovrissi, Athens, Greece

Sales Manager, additionally in charge of setting up and developing an Export Department.Head of the entire sales department, in charge of sales, collections, clients and salespersons throughout the country. Additionally, I pursued my own initiative in setting up and organising the company’s exports, which I monitored personally through travelling in Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Russia and Cyprus, at the same time gaining experience in the field of product costing and pricing.

Naval Base Of Crete, Souda Port, Chania, Greece

Manager of the central distribution centre, in charge of supplying ships and the 13 local canteens and keeping the accounting books.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics, 8.67 (First In Class)

Graduated with Distinction

Associate'S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Activities and Societies: ACTA SA - Spin Off Aristotle University of Thessaloniki http://technokids-technoplus.gr - Word Processing (MS.

Associate'S Degree, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

Activities and Societies: Commercial and Industrial Chamber of Athens, Public Gas Corporation of Greece (Depa) S.A., Εleftheros Τypos.

Judge, Synchronized Swimming, Seminar

Associate'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters, B

Activities and Societies: First Certificate in English (FCE)

High School, General Studies, 18.75

Graduated with Distinction

Associate’S Degree, Computer Software And Media Applications, Seminar

Smart phones and Tablets (4 months)(March 2016-June 2016)

Associate’S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Seminar

Social Media (50 hours)(April 2015-May 2015) Facebook; Linkedin; Google+; Twitter; Pinterest; Instagram; YouTube.

Associate’S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Seminar

Computers for high level students (4 months)(November 2014-February 2015)

Associate’S Degree, Computer Software And Media Applications, Seminar

Microsoft excel and power point (50 hours)(December 2014-March 2015)

Associate’S Degree, Selling Skills And Sales Operations, Seminar

Comprehensive Sale (16 hours)(May 2003)

Associate’S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Seminar

Employeeship-Energy counter (12 hours)(September 2002)

Associate’S Degree, Retail Management, Seminar

Retail Store Management (16 hours)(May 2001)

Associate’S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management, Seminar

Key Account Management (16 hours)(April 2001)

Associate’S Degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce, Seminar

Import - Export (15 hours)(February2000)

Associate’S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services, Seminar

Human Resource Management (25 hours)(November 1998)

Associate’S Degree, Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General, Seminar

Dynamic Organisation of Sales Networks (10 hours)(November 1998)

Associate'S Degree, Customer Service Management, Seminar

"How to gain over the toughest clients" (15 hours)(November 1997)

Associate'S Degree, Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation, Seminar

Telemarketing (10 hours)(December 1995)

Associate’S Degree, Workforce Development And Training, Seminar

Trainers' training (20 hours)(March 1989)

Associate’S Degree, Selling Skills And Sales Operations, Seminar

Sales (100 hour)(June 1989)