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Paolo Budi

Paolo Budi

Bergamo

Summary

Results-oriented leader with extensive sales, marketing and operations management experience and a proven ability to improve profits, grow sales and expand market share. Identify new opportunities, develop products and deploying sales and marketing strategies to drive new revenue growth. Builds and maintains productive relationships with customers, colleagues, employees and partners. Manage teams, aligning individual objectives with corporate goals. Persuasively presents product value proposition. Skilled Business Development leader offering [Number] years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives. Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach. Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results. Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities. Energetic business development professional driven to motivate and excite employees to reach optimum performance. Natural leader and complex problem solver. Experienced with product testing, management and development of new business opportunities. Accomplished Development Manager with innovative leadership style and expertise in brand positioning strategies. Outstanding sales and marketing talents to manage product-related budgets. Great influencing and communication strengths. Innovative [Job Title] experienced in converting sales leads and managing multiple accounts. Highly skilled in forecasting, project management and strategic planning with exceptional communication abilities. Thorough in monitoring trends and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in [Type] industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over [Number]-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Accomplished Sales Manager offering [Number] years of experience developing and maximizing [Type] sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager-Board Member

Tecnosintesi S.p.A.
04.2022 - Current
  • Scouting of new customers for chemicals already in our product portfolio or for new product; Direct negotiation with suppliers; Sourcing of new suppliers for new or existing products; Budget, forecast and monitoring Company performance; Working directly with logistic and customer service department to better follow customers needs; Reporting to the COO of the company sharing the strategies to maximize the profitability.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Established key performance indicators to track and analyze business progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
  • Taught consultative selling techniques to new and existing staff members to build expertise.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
  • Developed process to analyze customer feedback to incorporate insights into product development strategies.

Business Manager Italy

Hexion
10.2014 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for managing Hexion's sales and revenue of PSR (phenolic specialty resins) in Italy, Turkey, South East Europe and selected countries in North Africa and in the Middle East + Europe Coating Business; Identify Target and Opportunities, align those with R&D projects to achieve the minimum acceptable closure rate of 70%; manage key Distributors/Agents in the territory (also from a contractual prospective-interaction with legal Dep.), update sales forecast and leads the Solbiate S&OP meetings; Member of ITI Management Team (Hexion Solbiate site); Direct Report: Account Manager Italy; Develop the sales strategy for the market assigned, lead and contribute to projects with a broader then commercial scope; collect VOC and translate customers' needs into business requirements (working with R&D, providing business case for new projects including commercial plans)
  • Supplies contract negotiation and interaction with Hexion legal departments
  • Commercial agreements following Business strategy, and full responsibility for the management of direct reports and communication to own client group
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
  • Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
  • Provided feedback on effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives and identified areas requiring improvement.
  • Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
  • Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
  • Oversaw and improved deliveries through proactive coordination of daily operations.
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to enhance sales techniques and meet customer needs.
  • Improved business profits through innovative cost containment and revenue generation techniques.
  • Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
  • Coordinated team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
  • Oversaw product delivery and shipping operations to reduce shipment turnaround times and streamline warehouse workflows.
  • Spearheaded recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

Account Manager PSR

Hexion
07.2011 - 10.2014
  • Support business and activities through visits and strategic indications on how to achieve the personal and global goals assigned with a worldwide customer portfolio; Maximize business growth in terms of volume, revenue and margin within assigned territory (mainly Italy, Turkey, north Africa and Middle East), accomplished by managing customers through effective implementation of market segment strategies (account strategies) and by coordinating technical and commercial resources to implement these strategies and plans; constantly identified and developed margin generating opportunities within assigned territory
  • Business intelligence activity in cooperation with the R&D Department
  • Coordinated with other account/sales managers and departments as necessary to ensure appropriate coverage of all user locations within assigned territory as well as locations outside of assigned geography that have an effect on performance; Organize and plan field sales visits to optimize use of time in order to operate at maximum efficiency; Keep within agreed budgeted sales costs; Prepare an annual sales budget for assigned sales in Italy and assist in the preparation of annual budgets, 5 year strategic plans, and on-going forecast of sales performance throughout the year; Work closely with Financials Controlling Department and Supply Chain Management to check and control costs and find new opportunities in order to be always cost efficient; On top of these duties, from March 2013 I have been nominated: Italy Sales Project Leader: ensure development of all the activities (not only commercial related) to accomplish the target (volumes/EBITDA/) settled by Momentive Top-Strategic Management with direct responsibility of more than 50 customers (direct key customers, distributors and agents)
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention.
  • Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
  • Set clear sales goals to identify activities and behaviors to advance sales process and close deals.
  • Recommended brand products to customers to encourage repeat purchases and foster customer loyalty.
  • Liaised with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted campaigns.
  • Reviewed and mitigated discrepancies to increase sales, reduce costs and streamline processes.
  • Negotiated prices for products and freights to reduce cost of acquisition by achieving lower price.
  • Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and maximize returns.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.

Area Sales Manager

POLYNT SPA
01.2010 - 06.2011
  • Build and manage customer relationships throughout the region, promoting sales and managing margins and volume; Work closely with domestic sales leaders and product management team to implement integrated sales strategies, focusing on key customers; Supervise sales team; Create monthly forecasts by product type and produce reports on sales activities, gathering competitor intelligence; Monitor market conditions and raw material prices
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Developed and implemented key account strategies and programs to optimize revenue contribution and return on investment.
  • Coordinated and conducted well-organized product presentations and demonstrations to potential customers at seminars and trade shows.
  • Collaborated with clients and distributors to create and promote new products.
  • Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Grew businesses by adopting market expansion strategy to serve different customer needs.
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
  • Accompanied sales reps in field for ride-alongs to teach, observe and work one-on-one.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Hired, mentored and motivated sales professionals to service customer accounts and target metrics.
  • Formulated tactics and strategies to target new potential customers within prioritized markets.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Introduced new products to meet customer demand and increase profits.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Led sales region to increase sales and boost team morale.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.

Sales Manager Unsaturated Polyesters Resins

POLYNT SPA
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Create and implement sales strategies to achieve volume and margin targets; Manage customers, distributors and agents relationships in numerous European and Middle Eastern markets; Negotiate agreements and monitored entire sales cycle from production through invoicing and payment; Coordinate cross-functional teams, working with technicians, R&D and production personnel; Analyze markets and develop product strategies to meet customer needs and expand market share (Served as interim Export Sales Manager for the compounds-SMC&BMC- division (2008))
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
  • Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.

Education

Economy & Commerce Degree -

Università degli Studi Bergamo
03.2002

Skills

  • Sales force management
  • Leadership
  • Team leader
  • Problem Solving
  • Employees' Motivation
  • Customer Relations
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Decision Making
  • Prioritization
  • Communications
  • Presentations
  • Sales Plans
  • Business Plan
  • Business Development
  • Competitors Intelligence
  • Market Analysis
  • Distributors Partnerships
  • Product Strategy Development
  • Efficiency
  • B2B KPIs (finance, sales, H&S, Supply chain, quality, R&D)
  • Sales Forecast
  • Budget
  • P&L
  • Kindness
  • Empathy
  • Compassion
  • Curiosity

Languages

Italian (mother tongue)
Fluent in English
German (basic)

Technology Skills

  • Windows
  • Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Adobe
  • Outlook
  • SAP
  • CRM's software (Salesforce)

Additional Positions

  • Marketing Consultant, ADHERSIS ITALY SPA, 2004, 2005, Analyzed market for multinational technology security services company, Liaised with potential customers, presenting value proposition for technical and firewall security solutions
  • Telecommunications Services Promoter, ROBERTO BORRELLI, 2004, 2004, Developed new business for telecommunications services company
  • Membership Consultant, FITNESS FIRST ITALY SPA, 2003, 2003, Created strategies to increase fitness organization membership

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/13/75

Tennis and sport

  • Agonistic tennis player
  • Practicing running and gym

Timeline

Business Development Manager-Board Member

Tecnosintesi S.p.A.
04.2022 - Current

Business Manager Italy

Hexion
10.2014 - 02.2021

Account Manager PSR

Hexion
07.2011 - 10.2014

Area Sales Manager

POLYNT SPA
01.2010 - 06.2011

Sales Manager Unsaturated Polyesters Resins

POLYNT SPA
01.2005 - 01.2010

Economy & Commerce Degree -

Università degli Studi Bergamo
Paolo Budi