Sales Manager HP for META at WEBHELP BPO Athens
2018 - Present
Head of 35 ISR (Inside Sales Reps) for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Greek/Bulgarian markets. Focusing on PC and Print sales to MM (Mid Market) companies of 100-1.000 headcount. Surpass by 30% personal and Team targets in volume units and NSV within first 6 months
Venue Manager at SEFERLAND
2013 - 2014
Planning and initialization of a (start-up) multi playground best of its kind in Athens (2.500 s.m). Recruitment, training and planning of organization roles for 25 headcount. Negotiations and agreements with suppliers, stakeholders, landlord and all other 3rd parties.
General Manager ‘ELLINIKA GRAMMATA AE’ at LAMBRAKIS PRESS GROUP
2007 - 2010
Reduced Operating expenses by 30% by closing down 3 non profitable units and making targeted headcount cuts. Shifting strategy to limited new publications strictly following commercial acceptance criteria and
launched new categories focused in trade influence. Created first e-commerce activities for stock list titles, rejuvenated presence in social media and digital
Marketing.
Country Manager, Bulgaria at AUDI/SEAT/HERTZ
1999 - 2006
Turned around negative bottom line results by 200% within first 2 years generating profits of 2 mio
Euros first time ever. Refreshed extensively personnel by 50% offering inspiration and chances to younger graduates to
bring better results. Expanded dealership network from 2 to 12 new locations thus achieving a 60% increase in annual
turnover. Created new Leasing schemes (financial + operating) thus contributing to augment clients range in RAC
and Fleet Management.
Sales Manager, Greece & Canada at NEOSET
1996 - 1999
Introduced first time ever in corporate stores plus 50 franchises KPI systems to monitor performance.
Leaded the preparation and opening of the flagship mega-store working as benchmark operating and
training center. Introduced new distribution systems for the subsidiary company in Canada based on cost effectiveness
and productivity.
Industrial Sales & Marketing Manager at HEINZ GREECE
1994 - 1996
Enlarged Key accounts portfolio by attracting 5 new big European industries in customized processing
recipes. Created a valuable data base of potential international clients and introduced new marketing attractive
techniques. Developed with QA and new products teams 3 new production categories in fruit dices, cubes and
paste.
Sales Promotion Manager at PHILIP MORRIS GREECE
1983 - 1994
Generated the very first ever in Greece 'in house' Promotional Team with 15 Promoters and Supervisors. Opened new distribution channels in super markets, gasoline stations and military units.
Introduced new promotional umbrellas and sales platforms with music events, direct Marketing and
cultural concepts.