Goran Jantolek

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I am a sales professional with extensive experience in driving strategic growth and market penetration.

About

I am a sales professional with extensive experience in driving strategic growth and market penetration. My background includes AI and business consulting, as well as significant leadership roles in the sports and retail sectors. I enjoy problem-solving and creating innovative strategies that enhance partnerships and drive sales.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • CroatianFluent
  • SerbianAdvanced
  • BosnianAdvanced
  • GermanIntermediate
  • ItalianIntermediate
  • SloveneBeginner

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 10 roles

Freelance in AI and Business Consulting and Development · King PhilipMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Leading exclusive distribution strategies for Surpass and Triswim brands across Southeast Europe, directing business development for Genesys AI Inc., designing AI training modules, executing data annotation projects, and providing consulting services to clients.

Strategic Account Manager · IntersportOct 2017 – Sep 2024 · 7 yrs

Responsible for strategic account management for Intersport across four European markets, driving double-digit growth for Nike over five years, and coordinating X-departmental initiatives to align business objectives.

Strategic Accounts Manager · NikeOct 2017 – Sep 2024 · 7 yrs
NSW Category Manager (stretch assignment) · Nike Central EuropeNov 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr
Regional Sales Manager Croatia/Slovenia/Hungary · NikeOct 2014 – Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Head of Wholesale Business Hungary, Croatia & Slovenia · Nike Central EuropeOct 2013 – Oct 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Business Planner Croatia & Slovenia · Nike CroatiaJun 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos
Key Account Executive · Nike CroatiaFeb 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education· 5

Master of Economics · Faculty of Economics Zagreb2000 – 2005
High School · XVI: Gymnasium for Foreign Languages1996 – 2000
Masters in Economics, major Marketing · Faculty of Economics, Zagreb2000 – 2005
High School Diploma · XVI. Gymnasium, Križanićeva 4a, Zagreb1996 – 2000

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