category manager RO & HU & BG

Vlad Alexandru Bitanu

category manager RO & HU & BG

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category manager RO & HU & BG

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Category Manager DIY / Home & Deco (RO & HU & BG) at eMag
December 1, 2019 - Present
Evaluates category performance and monitors market changes to identify opportunities as well as changes to current offerings; forecasts sales and develops an assortment plan; collaborates with the stock team to ensure promotions and new lines are delivered on time; analyzes product positioning and sales reports to meet or exceed targets; establishes base and promotional prices and implements promotions; stays aware of new developments in product development to maintain competitive advantage.
Seller Development Specialist (Marketplace) at Emag
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Trains sellers by phone, Skype or in business meetings to operate the eMAG platform and increase revenue and account health indicators; works with Excel for KPI reporting (pivot tables and formulas); contacts sellers to optimize their marketplace activity; analyzes KPI evolution and adapts training plans to seller needs.
iQOS Coach at Philip Morris International
June 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Independently identifies and activates new business opportunities across channels and communities; creates awareness for the IQOS brand in the local market; develops a portfolio of smokers who switch exclusively to IQOS; negotiates and implements partnerships with HORECA locations for the IQOS brand.
Client Partner, Retail at BCR
February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Account management; develops strong relationships with customers to create win-win outcomes; proactively promotes and sells bank products and services for individual clients and subsidiaries; acts as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to bank customers.
Business Sales Advisor at VODAFONE
April 1, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Presents and sells company products and services to SME & SOHO clients; offers support and information about Vodafone Services; maintains professional relationships with high-valued business clients; acts as an account specialist for some SME & SOHO clients.
Sales Representative, Customer Care and Warehouse Administrator at VODAFONE
February 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Presents, sells and upsells Vodafone services; provides information about product and service features, pricing, and conditions; maintains standards and image by delivering quality services; describes and sells products to achieve store targets; prepares daily sales and activity reports; ensures stock availability for the Direct Sales Department.
Assistant Operations Manager at CROWNE PLAZA LONDON DOCKLANDS by IHG
May 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Provides exceptional service to hotel guests, ensures security during night shifts, maximizes opportunities for repeat visits, assists with audits, anticipates guest needs and exceeds expectations, promotes hotel facilities and other hotels in the portfolio.
Accounts Assistant at GROUPAMA
April 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Assists in processing payments, maintains trackers for pending and processed payments, interacts with AP by phone and email, manages petty cash, works with journals and ledgers, assists qualified accountants with audits and prepares financial reports.

Education

Master Degree in European Economy at Academy of Economic Studies
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Academy of Economic Studies, School of Finance, Insurance, Banks and Stock Markets
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Python Programming (Python 3) certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Internal Development & Evolution program @eMag (QA Engineer & mySQL)
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
QlikView
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Tableau
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
SAP & FSCM
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
ALISON Financial Certificate in Accounting - Receivables and Payables
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
JavaScript – jQuery (CSS -HTML) certificates by National Authority for Qualifications [OUG 129 / 2000 Republicata]
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Microsoft Excel
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Project Management Essentials
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment