Sales Representative

MAGDALENA BORON

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GR 111 43 ( Mobile: +30.693-***-****

Ano Patissia, Athens ( E-mail:

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Personal Data:

Date of Birth: 18/07/83 ( Nationality: Polish ( Place of Birth: Ryman w,

Poland ( Place of Residence: Athens, Greece ( Marital status: Single

Wholesales Sales Representative

Areas of expertise & interest:

Wholesales Sector ( Customer and After Sales Service

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Brief Profile

xcellent communication skills in English, Polish and Greek. Devise good

promotional plans and marketing strategies to establish a strong customer

base and to effectively develop new prospects in the fashion industry.

Broad knowledge about current fashion trends along with strong marketing

and negotiation skills . Very well-rounded, adaptable, and flexible. After

sales service expertise and high-quality in cultivating customers'

relations to secure on-going business and expansion.

Strengths include:

. Excellent Communication Skills

. Customer Relationship Management

. Organizational and Methodical

. Cooperation and Team Work

. Negotiation and Persuasion

. Change and Crisis Management

Sales & Customer Relations Experience

SHOP & TRADE S.A. ( Exclusive Distributor for Garments in Greece ( Athens

Jun 2009-present

Wholesales Sales Representative

(Current occupation)

Reports to : Sales Supervisor, Sales Department

Client portfolio : High-end retail customers, women's clothing,

designers collections

Product portfolio : Nolita, Sita Murt, Lju Jo (100 brands in

total)

( Travel to and visit with prospective buyers and current clients in

Greece.

( Solicit orders and repeating orders

( Advise clients on methods to increase sales, suggest how and where

merchandise should be displayed.

( Resolve any problems or complaints with the merchandise and address

product related issues.

( Responsible for sampling and presentation of collections to clients.

( Provide full pre sales and after sales service to clients.

( Frequent contact with abroad to ensure product standards and control.

Contributions: Obtained new accounts and enlarged client base by

developing excellent customer relations.

SHOP & TRADE S.A. ( Exclusive Distributor for Garments in Greece ( Athens

Oct 2007-May 2009

Sales administrative Coordinator

Reports to : Group Manager, Key Account Fashion Department

Overview : Sales Team Support, After Sales Service, International

Partners and Suppliers contacts

( Provide full administrative support to manager and direct reports.

( Support a sales team that consists of twenty sales people.

( Handle all internal and external sales department communication as well

as communication abroad.

( Provide a focal point for general sales questions from sales personnel,

customers and distributors.

( Coordinate all staff travel arrangements (itineraries, accommodation,

expenses, transportation).

( Provide sales teams with off-site support during out-of-office meetings.

( Participate actively in product pricing procedure, new collection price

lists and portfolios.

( Arrange showings to customers when the sample garment line is ready.

( Introduced seventeen sales associates to computer system, processes,

internal communication and hierarchy of the company.

( Maintain prospect and customer information to ensure accuracy (Crystal

Reports customized computer program).

( Reception desk responsibilities: welcome customers, answer phone, fax,

and email distribution and inquiries.

( Process routine customer inquiries and standard correspondence on

complaints, deliveries, terms, order changes and service.

( Reception of customers and in charge of the functioning of the Show Room.

Active participation in the sampling process.

( Coordinate and follow up the signing of commercial contracts.

( Handle orders and communication with suppliers and partners abroad.

( Participated in international shows: Rare Fashion Show 2008 in Tombolo

and Bread & Butter Tradeshow 2008 in Barcelona.

Contributions: Support sales team to increase market share by providing

excellent sales coordination. Contributes to smooth day-to-day operation

and management of all customer accounts improving the overall efficiency of

sales office.

Education

Phd Cand., Dissertation: The Europeanization as factor of resolving

disputes in W. Balkans enrolled: 2008

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Department of Political

Sciences

MA in Southeast European Studies, Thesis: The name dispute between Greece

and FYROM awarded: 2007

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Department of Political

Sciences

Academic Achievement: Received master with excellent academic standing

BA in Political Sciences and Public Administration awarded: 2006

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Department of

International & European Studies

Exchange Program:

Erasmus Exchange Program : Justus Liebig University Giessen

Winter Semester 2005

Seminars:

Various seminars organized by the National and Kapodistrian University of

Athens, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Hellenic American

Union, the Mediterranean College, the Hellenic Center of European Studies

and the Institute of European Integration & Policy, the Benaki Museum and

other organizations.

Additional Information

Languages

Polish : Fluent written and oral communication skills (native)

Greek : Fluent written and oral communication skills (native)

English : Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Proficiency of Cambridge holder

- University studies for a Master in English

- Seminar in 'Translation - English Greek conversation',

Foreign Language Centre of the National and

Kapodistrian University of Athens.

German : Satisfactory written and oral communication skills

- Exchange student in German university

- Two years German language class, Foreign Language

Centre of the National and Kapodistrian University of

Athens.

Chinese : Basic knowledge

- Two years Chinese language class, Foreign Language

Centre of the National and Kapodistrian University of

Athens.

Computer Skills

Proficient User of : MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ( Internet

( Outlook ( Singular ( Adapta ( Footsteps (

Business Intelligence

Scholarships

Scholarship for exchange program in Germany during bachelor studies by the

Greek State Scholarships Foundation.

Driving License

Valid driving license and sufficient driving experience.

Volunteer Work and Interests

Volunteer : Tutor Polish immigrants in the Greek language.

Interests : Classical Music (Piano, Phonetics), Dance, Martial Arts

(Karate), Greek and Slavic Literature.

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