Experienced sales manager specializing in auto parts and other products, as well as wholesale supplies, with over 20 years of experience in B2B sales.
I am seeking an opportunity to apply my expertise in working with service stations, retail stores, and fleets, as well as my knowledge of catalogs and the aftermarket, to develop sales within the company.
Category B driver’s license (more than 40 years of accident-free driving experience)
Work experience
Sales manager
Amtel LTd part of EuroAuto Group
February 2016 – December 2022 (almost 7 years)
Managing a portfolio of approximately 200 active clients (service stations, parts stores, passenger and commercial vehicle fleets) in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
Full sales cycle: attracting new clients, training on software, consulting on parts selection, contract negotiation, and monitoring deliveries and returns.
Assisting clients in selecting parts based on VIN and manufacturer catalogs.
Resolving conflicts, working under pressure, and maintaining long-term relationships.
Full company management: wholesale and retail sales of underwear, socks, hosiery, and accessories
Network development, purchasing, sales, and HR management
Executive Director
Koivunen JSC (a Finnish company, now MEKO OY)
August 1997 - November 2001
Organization of wholesale sales of auto parts and equipment
Staff recruitment and training, customs clearance, and work with major clients
Sales Manager
Russian Car Center (a branch of the Finnish Metro Auto OY)
February 1995 – July 1997
Russian Car Center (a branch of the Finnish Metro Auto OY)
Education:
Leningrad State Electro-technical Institute
Faculty: Electrical equipment of ships
Specialisation: Electrical Engineer
Graduation year: 1983
St. Petersburg State University
Faculty: Faculty of Economics
Specialisation: International economic relations and international banking operations, economist
Graduation year: 1996
Key skills:
Expert knowledge of catalogs and auto parts selection programs (OEM, TecDoc, etc.)
Confident B2B sales, client database management, telephone and in-person negotiations
Working under stress, conflict resolution
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience working as a receptionist at a 5-star hotel (Grand Hotel Europe, 2 years)
Understanding of construction and renovation (experience building and renovating private homes)