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Budapest

As iSTYLE is growing, the leadership moved from the geographical structure to a functional structure. In the new setup iSTYLE is organized into four business lines: retail, eCommerce, B2B and service. I became responsible for the fastest growing line of business with the biggest challenges in terms of technology, harmonization and synergies with other teams. In this new position my focus is the standardization and growth hacking of the eCommerce business in iSTYLE Central Eastern Europe… Show more As iSTYLE is growing, the leadership moved from the geographical structure to a functional structure. In the new setup iSTYLE is organized into four business lines: retail, eCommerce, B2B and service. I became responsible for the fastest growing line of business with the biggest challenges in terms of technology, harmonization and synergies with other teams. In this new position my focus is the standardization and growth hacking of the eCommerce business in iSTYLE Central Eastern Europe. This means the harmonization of all online stores (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria), responsibility for the budgets and leading key initiatives while innovating how iSTYLE operates in the eCommerce space. I managed a small central team and co-managed the online country teams with a direct reporting line. Show less

Ljubljana, Maribor, Zagreb, Split, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Skopje

After an other reorganisation of iSTYLE in Central-Eastern Europe, I was responsible for the general management of iSTYLE in 5 countries: Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia for a high season period. With extensive travel, I got to know new markets and a lot of people in a very short time.

Budapest

I started to work with 20 people in 1 flagship and 3 small stores and a service. Since then my job was to improve the locations and services while developing the organization. From the beginning, our growth is steady and very visible in upgraded stores, new locations and increased number of employees.When I got this position I have stopped my studies temporarily, as I believed that I can learn much more by doing my job than listening to my curriculum.During my almost decade-long… Show more I started to work with 20 people in 1 flagship and 3 small stores and a service. Since then my job was to improve the locations and services while developing the organization. From the beginning, our growth is steady and very visible in upgraded stores, new locations and increased number of employees.When I got this position I have stopped my studies temporarily, as I believed that I can learn much more by doing my job than listening to my curriculum.During my almost decade-long tenure I increased the revenues 10 times compared to 2010 and restructured the business from pure retail to healthy four business lines: retail, eCommerce, B2B and service. Out of the line of businesses three is the best perfoming between all Central Eastern European iSTYLEs, constantly overperforming richer and bigger markets. Show less

Budapest, Debrecen

Since my involvement in the management grew month by month, I received a new title and some targets in order to become a general manager starting 2011. I had to consolidate the organization, help in the relocation of the flagship store on Andrassy avenue and learn some administrative and financial skills.

Budapest, Debrecen

In order to differentiate from the competitors, I was asked to set up a product portfolio and marketing strategy which positioned the products and services of the company to highest quality on the market.During this period my focus has changed from prosumer and hardware orientation to services, marketing and e-commerce solutions. My job become more international in this position and my job became more important than my studies.

Budapest

After I finished my first year at the university, I started to work part-time, as a sales representative in the showroom of the biggest and best Apple reseller store in Hungary in a flagship, high-street location (Andrassy ut)While the company became one of the biggest Apple Premium Reseller store chain in Central-Eastern Europe I received opportunities to try myself in prosumer and large account sales too.In this position I developed high-end sales skills in customer facing sales… Show more After I finished my first year at the university, I started to work part-time, as a sales representative in the showroom of the biggest and best Apple reseller store in Hungary in a flagship, high-street location (Andrassy ut)While the company became one of the biggest Apple Premium Reseller store chain in Central-Eastern Europe I received opportunities to try myself in prosumer and large account sales too.In this position I developed high-end sales skills in customer facing sales, learned how to make complex system quotes for video and DTP installations with Apple systems and experienced negotiating in procurement deals. I also earned Apple Pro Certifications in this position. Show less

Zagreb, Split

After a reorganisation of iSTYLE in the Adriatic countries I took over the general management of the Croatian operation, while keeping my responsibilities in Hungary. For more than a year I was working on setting up a new team in Croatia and finding out what are the similarities and differences between the two markets that I am responsible for. During my tenure we have expanded to Split by opening the 3rd store in the country and relocated the flagship store in Arena Centar Zagreb.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Economics Diploma With Major In Information Management And Minor In E-Business

Activities and Societies: Studium Generale My studies are temporarily on hold. I need one or two semesters to earn some missing credits.

Apple Certified Trainer, Os X, Iwork, Final Cut Pro