Johanna Salmela

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International Growth Accelerator and Tourism Professional @ Saaga Travel
Johanna Salmela's Location
Greater Oulu Area, Finland
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About Johanna Salmela

Experienced international business developer and strategic project manager with expertise in building and managing networks, particularly in Asia (China, Japan, and Indonesia). My background includes launching new initiatives and driving growth, such as Saaga Travel’s international incoming operations and positioning the Oulu region as a destination for educational tourism.In previous roles with the Oulu region’s international tourism projects, I helped develop partnerships and elevate Oulu’s visibility in Asia. Currently, as International Sales Director at Saaga Travel, I focus on turning regional brand awareness into business opportunities, developing international tourism offerings and providing transportation solutions and travel packages for tour operators mainly in Lapland and Oulu region.My strengths include stakeholder collaboration, cross-cultural communication, and translating strategic visions into actionable pathways for growth.

Johanna Salmela's Current Company Details
Saaga Travel

Saaga Travel

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International Growth Accelerator and Tourism Professional
Johanna Salmela Work Experience Details
  • Saaga Travel
    Partner; International Sales Manager
    Saaga Travel Feb 2021 - Present
    Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
    Developing international incoming business at Saaga Travel. We offer passenger transportation and DMC services in Northern Finland.
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  • Visitoulu
    Project Manager, Attractive Oulu Region 2020
    Visitoulu Sep 2018 - Jan 2021
    Oulu Area, Finland
    International travel marketing. I coordinated the international marketing work package of the Attractive Oulu Region 2020 Project. I mainly worked with China and Japan markets. My key tasks included organizing Tour Operator FAM Trips (familiarization trips), representing VisitOulu region in international B2B sales events/workshops and supporting the product development in our region by functioning as an intermediary between the local travel service providers and international tour operators. I have played a key role in the development of a totally new products segment, namely educational travel, in Oulu travel region during this and the preceding Attractive Oulu Region 2018 Projects.
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  • Businessoulu
    Project Manager, Attractive Oulu Region 2018
    Businessoulu Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
    Oulu, Finland
    Attractive Oulu Region 2018 Project - promoting VisitOulu region as a tourist destination in Central Europe, China, Japan, Russia and Northern Scandinavia. Coordinating the work package for international marketing. Production of marketing materials, tour operator FAM trips, marketing activities in target markets etc.
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  • Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö Turva
    Vakuutusedustaja
    Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö Turva Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
    Oulu, Finland
    Uusasiakashankinta, vahinko- ja henkivakuutusmyynti kotitalousasiakkaille.
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  • Oulun Yritystakomo
    Business Developer
    Oulun Yritystakomo Feb 2012 - Aug 2015
    Oulu
    Kevät 2015: Retket.fi -luontomatkailuportaalin pilottiprojekti. Projektin koordinointi, sidosryhmäsuhteet, sisällöntuotanto, markkinointi, sosiaalisen median kanavat. Retket.fi -sivusto sai Oulun kaupungin/Business Oulun 100 tekoa Oulusta -tunnustuksen heinäkuussa 2015.
  • Team Simisami Oy
    Business Developer
    Team Simisami Oy Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
    Oulu, Finland
    Marketing; developing new business fields and operations, including new rental premises for events; productization; setting up company's online shop.
  • Municipality Of Utajärvi
    Project Planner
    Municipality Of Utajärvi Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
    Oulu, Finland
    Development project of the Rokua Geopark Central Booking Agency. www.rokuageopark.fi.Software in use: Winres/Intres by Comgate Oy. Running the daily operations of the Central Booking Agency, including handling reservations, being the main operator of the booking system, managing cottage owner relations, financial reporting etc. Renewing contract templates, analysis of the correct VAT system for the Central Booking Agency and consequent adjustments, developing operational procedures of the Central Booking Agency.
  • Ranua Resort - Ranuan Seudun Matkailu Oy
    Event Coordinator, 30Th Jubilee Year Party
    Ranua Resort - Ranuan Seudun Matkailu Oy Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
    Oulu/Ranua
    Ranua Wildlife Park celebrated its 30th anniversary by organising a party to remember on 15 June 2013. As external Event Coordinator, I worked with arrangements for the event including marketing and social media, cooparation partners and practical arrangements. www.ranuazoo.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/536250519727329/
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  • Mainostoimisto Pääkonttori
    Account Manager
    Mainostoimisto Pääkonttori Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
    Oulu, Finland
    Company marketing, preparing offers, customer contacts, project management. Main customer Ranua Wildlife Park (30th jubilee year marketing and event preparations).
  • Home
    On Maternity Leave
    Home Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
  • Visit Oulu
    Market Researcher
    Visit Oulu Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
    Market study on China and Japan (Jan-April 2011/3 months)
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  • Lapland Marketing Ltd. (Lapin Markkinointi Oy)
    Project Manager
    Lapland Marketing Ltd. (Lapin Markkinointi Oy) Aug 2009 - Sep 2010
    Rovaniemi
    Project Manager of EU-funded "Lapland image and product marketing 2008-2010" projects; administration and financial management of the projects and the company itself. Organizing a 3-day Lapland tourism promotion event at the Finnish pavillion at Shanghai expo in August 2010.
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  • Santasport Lapin Urheiluopisto
    Project Manager
    Santasport Lapin Urheiluopisto May 2008 - Jun 2009
    Rovaniemi
    Tour de Barents Coordination Project. Coordinating the preparation of a new high level cross country skiing competition in the Barents region. Partners Finland, Norway and Russia.
  • Rovaniemi Regional Development Agency Ltd.
    Project Manager
    Rovaniemi Regional Development Agency Ltd. Aug 2005 - Apr 2008
    Rovaniemi
    Regional and business development projects: - Project Manager, Tour de Barents preparatory project, partners Finland, Norway and Russia- Coordinator of Rovaniemi Regional Centre Programme (aluekeskusohjelma)- Work Package Leader in 6th Framework Project "Template for Regional Innovation System (TeRIS)", partners Lapland/Finland, Trentino/Italy and Western Macedonia/Greece - Project planning in Rovaniemi Regional Centre Programme (aluekeskusohjelma)
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  • Municipality Of Ranua
    Coordinator
    Municipality Of Ranua Feb 2005 - Jul 2005
    Ranua
    Kaivoskoordinaattori, Suhangon kaivoksen markkinointi- ja yhteistyöhanke. Hankkeen tarkoituksena oli valmistautua Suhangon kaivoksen tuloon.
  • Confederation Of Finnish Industries Ek
    Advisor, Trade Policy/Asia Relations
    Confederation Of Finnish Industries Ek Jun 2001 - Jan 2005
    Helsinki
    Finland and EU's trade relations with Asian countries (ASEM economic pillar/AEBF, Finland's bilateral relations). Preparations of presidential and ministerial export promotion trips to Asia including writing speeches; trade statistics; etc. 3-month training period at EK Brussels office.
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  • Ministry For Foreign Affairs Of Finland
    Trainee
    Ministry For Foreign Affairs Of Finland Jul 2000 - Aug 2000
    Helsinki
    Department for Asia and Oceania
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  • Fortum Power And Heat
    Business Development Manager
    Fortum Power And Heat Apr 1999 - Sep 1999
    Beijing, China
    Business/market intelligence
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  • Fortum Power And Heat, Jakarta
    Trainee
    Fortum Power And Heat, Jakarta Jun 1998 - Feb 1999
    Jakarta, Indonesia
    Masters thesis on Indonesia's business-government relations; business intelligence
  • Ivo Power Generation (=Fortum P&H)
    Trainee
    Ivo Power Generation (=Fortum P&H) May 1997 - Aug 1997
    Jakarta, Indonesia
    Business intelligence

Johanna Salmela Skills

Project Management Project Planning Marketing Market Research International Relations Project Coordination Marketing Communications International Business Social Media Tourism Management Business Development Entrepreneurship Business Strategy Chinese European Union Coordinating Events Report Writing China Business Development Microsoft Office Coordination Event Planning Eu Projects Asian Business South East Asia East Asia Networking Bahasa Indonesia Scuba Diving

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Johanna Salmela works for Saaga Travel

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Johanna Salmela's current role is International Growth Accelerator and Tourism Professional.

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Johanna Salmela attended Helsinki University, Nanjing Normal University, Yunnan University, Oulun Seudun Ammattiopisto (Oulu Vocational College), Afs, Ranuan Lukio.

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Johanna Salmela has skills like Project Management, Project Planning, Marketing, Market Research, International Relations, Project Coordination, Marketing Communications, International Business, Social Media, Tourism, Management, Business Development.

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