7 years e-commerce Category Manager and before that sales experience @ Vodafone @ banking

Vlad Alexandru Bitanu

7 years e-commerce Category Manager and before that sales experience @ Vodafone @ banking

Available to hire

7 years e-commerce Category Manager and before that sales experience @ Vodafone @ banking

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Category Manager DIY at eMag
December 1, 2019 - Present
Evaluates category performance and monitors market changes to identify opportunities and adjust the assortment. Maintains awareness of developments in product development to preserve competitive advantage. 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 makes data-driven decisions. Reviews sales reports, orders and client demands to meet and exceed targets. Establishes base and promotional pricing and implements promotions.
Seller Development Specialist (Marketplace) at Emag
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Trains sellers by phone, Skype or in meetings to operate the eMAG platform and increase revenue and account health indicators. Works daily with Excel files, creating pivot tables and KPI reports. Contacts sellers to help them manage their marketplace accounts. Proposes improvements and analyzes KPI trends to tailor training plans.
iQOS Coach at Philip Morris International
June 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Identifies and activates new business opportunities across channels and communities. Creates brand awareness for IQOS in the local market. Develops a portfolio of smokers who switch exclusively to the IQOS system. 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 individuals 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 Vodafone products and services to SME & SOHO clients. Provides support and information about Vodafone Services to business clients. Maintains professional relationships with high-valued business clients. Acts as 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 features, pricing and terms. Maintains standards and professional behavior. Describes and sells products to achieve target. Prepares daily sales and activity reports. Ensures store has necessary products for activity and Direct Sales Department.
Assistant Operations Manager at CROWNE PLAZA LONDON DOCKLANDS by IHG
May 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Delivers exceptional service to hotel guests, ensures security of premises during night shifts, and maintains quality standards. Maximizes opportunities for repeat visits. Assists with audit procedures and promotes hotel facilities.
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 financial reports.

Education

Master Degree in European Economy at Academy of Economic Studies
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Academy of Economic Studies, School of Finance, Insurance, Banks and Stock Markets
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
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 12, 2026
Internal Development & Evolution program @eMag (QA Engineer & mySQL)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
ALISON Financial Certificate in Accounting - Receivables and Payables
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
JavaScript – jQuery (CSS -HTML) certificates
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Project Management Essentials certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Python Programming (Python 3) certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Internal Development & Evolution program @eMag (QA Engineer & mySQL)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
QlikView & Tableau
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
SAP & FSCM - finance/accounting/OTC processes
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
ALISON Financial Certificate in Accounting - Receivables and Payables
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
JavaScript – jQuery (CSS -HTML)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Project Management Essentials certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

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