I'm Krzysztof Kargol, a versatile sales and marketing professional based in Józefosław, Poland. Over the past two decades I’ve built a track record in key account management, channel development, trade marketing, and category management for global brands, while also growing my own artistic ventures. I thrive on turning market insights into practical growth strategies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. I also run Kargol Art Studio, where I focus on painting, graphic design, logo and clothing design, tattoo art, and community events. I enjoy collaborating with partners and local communities to create meaningful experiences, and I’m passionate about mentoring others to navigate evolving markets with creativity and hands-on training.

Krzysztof Kargol

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I'm Krzysztof Kargol, a versatile sales and marketing professional based in Józefosław, Poland. Over the past two decades I’ve built a track record in key account management, channel development, trade marketing, and category management for global brands, while also growing my own artistic ventures. I thrive on turning market insights into practical growth strategies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. I also run Kargol Art Studio, where I focus on painting, graphic design, logo and clothing design, tattoo art, and community events. I enjoy collaborating with partners and local communities to create meaningful experiences, and I’m passionate about mentoring others to navigate evolving markets with creativity and hands-on training.

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I’m Krzysztof Kargol, a versatile sales and marketing professional based in Józefosław, Poland. Over the past two decades I’ve built a track record in key account management, channel development, trade marketing, and category management for global brands, while also growing my own artistic ventures. I thrive on turning market insights into practical growth strategies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

I also run Kargol Art Studio, where I focus on painting, graphic design, logo and clothing design, tattoo art, and community events. I enjoy collaborating with partners and local communities to create meaningful experiences, and I’m passionate about mentoring others to navigate evolving markets with creativity and hands-on training.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Manager at Kargol Art Studio
March 1, 2011 - Present
Owner - painting, graphic design, logo and clothing design, tattoo, artistic events, training and local community events
Co-owner at Esteria
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Co-owner of a sole proprietorship; continuous cooperation with Rossmann: co-creating the Eco products section (incl. cosmetics) and distributing products from Polish and foreign producers (eco, functional food) to Rossmann
Channel Manager / Drugstores at Colgate-Palmolive
March 1, 2011 - October 24, 2025
Key accounts management; responsibility for overall cooperation with Rossmann; managing trade promotions, reach and pricing
Key Account Manager at Colgate-Palmolive Group
July 1, 2007 - October 24, 2025
Management of a group of 3 Key Account Managers; chains: Carrefour, E. Leclerc, SCA
Key Account Manager at Colgate-Palmolive
December 1, 2006 - October 24, 2025
Management of Carrefour
Key Account Manager at Gillette Poland
September 1, 2003 - October 24, 2025
Management of: Rossmann, Tesco, Ahold, SCA, Jumbo, Biedronka
Space Planning Analyst at Gillette Poland
June 1, 2001 - October 24, 2025
Implementation of the ProSpace program to support Key Account managers; merchandising standards; building planograms for Tesco, Ahold, Auchan, Geant, E. Leclerc
Marketing Trainee at Gillette Poland
August 1, 1999 - October 24, 2025
Support of the Brand Manager responsible for MACH3 launch; developing product sets, gift sets, market analysis, marketing presentations and sales department support

Education

Master of Economics Management and Marketing at Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Oil painting
    Oil painting on canvas 60x90 cm. illustrator
    uniE621 Oil Painting
    Oil Painting on canvas 100x150 cm. illustrator oilpainting
    uniE621 Oil painting
    Oil painting on canvas 100x150 cm. illustrator oilpainting
    uniE621 Oil painting
    Oil painting on canvas 100x150 cm illustrator designer
    uniE621 Workshop Design
    Brand name, logo and graphic concept design for personal development workshops for women. logo graphicdesigner illustrator designer branding photo
    uniE621 Logo for Hair House
    Brand and logo project for boutique hair studio. logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer
    uniE621 Tattoo Studio Logo
    Logo Project for tattoo studio logo graphicdesigner webdesigner illustrator branding
    uniE621 Harley Davidson
    Harley Davidson motive design for a T-shirt. graphicdesigner branding designer
    uniE621 Jeans Jacket Design
    Design and hand made painting of motorcycles elements and graphics for a jeans jacket.
    uniE621 Advertising graphics
    Cafe advertising graphics hand painting design on a car. graphicdesigner logo designer
    uniE621 Harley Davidson Poster
    Project for Harley Davidson Owners Club in Poland. graphicdesigner illustrator designer