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George Bokaris

George Bokaris

Sales Development Manager
Athens

Summary

Dynamic and assertive professional with over 20 years of effective experience in account management. Hired by companies to identify and develop qualified prospects, introduce legacy and new services to customers (IT Managers and Executives at major and large companies), and close sales by providing viable solutions. Suggest daily sales operations and new ways of working. Experience in training new team members.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Development Manager

Candi Team - 100% Subsdiary of InfoQuest Technologies
05.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities:


Identify and engage new B2B prospects to promote cloud services and Power Platform-based digital process automation solutions, targeting medium to large enterprises. Manage and grow strategic, high-value accounts, ensuring continuous revenue growth and strengthening client relationships.

Manage and develop existing client accounts, uncovering upselling and cross-selling opportunities to increase account value and client retention.

Design and execute the sales growth strategy, aligning with marketing and technical teams to drive revenue and market penetration across targeted industries


Key Achievements:


Increased new client engagements by 60% within 12 months through structured outbound prospecting campaigns and targeted lead generation activities.

Expanded a strategic client account, leading to the signing of a new cloud services contract worth €40,000 in annual revenue.

Launched a focused go-to-market strategy for Power Platform solutions, successfully entering two new verticals (industry and logistics), contributing to a 25% lead-to-client conversion increase in 12 months.

Senior Account Manager

Viva Wallet
11.2021 - 05.2024

Key Responsibilities:


Promote the Merchant Services portfolio of products and services

Manage and grow strategic high-value accounts, ensuring continuous revenue growth and strengthening client relationships.

Design and implement market penetration strategies in new markets and geographic regions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Operations) to successfully execute commercial projects.

Monitor KPIs, analyze performance, and implement corrective actions.


Key Achievements:


Production of new revenues ~114% during 3 years

Successfully penetrated new markets and geographic regions, acquiring 34 new clients and expanding the customer base by ~42,5%.

Exceeded sales quota 2 out of 3 years (98% in Year 1 and 111% in Year 2)

Sales retention > 95% on average per year

Managed strategic accounts with annual net revenue exceeding €200k, increasing Customer Lifetime Value and securing long-term partnerships.

Led cross-functional projects for the adoption of new payment solutions, generating €50K in additional revenue from new products and achieving +20% adoption of innovative services.


Indicative clientele: Village Cinemas, Greek Airplane Industry (EAB), AGROHELLAS AEBE, FOODLINK AEBE, ATHENS PLAZA HOTEL, ANEMOS AEBE, G4S GROUP, ELVAL COLOR (VIOCHALKO GROUP).

Sales Manager

Golden Home S.A. (Real Estate)
03.2021 - 10.2021

Key Responsibilities:


Managing a sales team and providing leadership, hiring, training, and coaching

Area Sales Manager

G4S Greece (Cash Solutions Unit)
09.2020 - 03.2021

Key Responsibilities:


Putting sales forecast and driving the sales strategy for the assigned B2B market.

Development and management a part of the G4S branch network.

Indicative clientele: MASOUTIS SUPERMARKET, IKEA, METRO SUPERMARKET, ECONOMY MARKET, BANK OF DRAMA, BANK OF THESSALY, PANCRETAN BANK, FAGE

Key Account Manager

Forthnet - Nova Group (Telekoms and Cloud)
09.2009 - 08.2020

Key Responsibilities:


Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization

Identify and engage qualified prospects using both phone and face meetings

Lead generation and the development of client accounts

Identify and open new business opportunities


Key Achievements:


Acquisition 6 new large customers in last 5 years that totaled over 440k in annual sales

Sales retention > 96% on average per year

85% clientele renewal rate, with an average renewal length of

20 months

Achieved sales goals 7 out of 10 years in a recovery economy

Overachieved sales quota 3 years


Indicative clientele: ΙΒΜ, OPAP, VIOCHALCO GROUP, ANT1 TV, ALPHA TV, STAR CHANNEL, REAL NEWS, ELPEDISON ENERGY, MYTILINEOS GROUP, ICAP GROUP, MEDIATEL, VILLAGE ROADSHOW GREECE, ODEON CINEMAS

Senior Corporate Account Manager

Hellas On Line (HOL) (Telecoms)
03.2006 - 09.2009

Key Achievements:


Production of new revenues 110% during 3 years

Secured 45 new accounts by cold calling in 3 years, resulting

in a 20% increase in year over year revenue.

Exceeded sales quota (110 %+) 2 out of 3 years

Sales retention > 98% on average per year


Indicative clientele: Ant1, Veropoulos Group, Hellenic Football Federation, DIAGEO Hellas, HP Hellas, Cardiff Maritime, INTRACOM, INTRALOT.

Sales Supervisor

Alpha MI – Credit Info Hellas
04.2005 - 03.2006

Account Manager

Forthnet SA
05.2002 - 03.2005

Account Manager

Lannet Telecommunications
07.2001 - 04.2002

Education

M.A. - European Union And Developing Markets

Panteion University - (Institute of International Relations)
Athens
04.2001 -

B.A. - Politics And International - European Studies

Panteion University
Athens
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Dealing with ambiguity
  • Problem solving
  • Fast thinker
  • Tenacity
  • Determination
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking
  • Team player
  • Articulate
  • English speaker
  • Use of MS office
  • Use of Dynamics 365 (CRM)
  • Use of Salesforce (CRM)
  • Use of Siebel (CRM)
  • Use of Zimbra(EMAIL)
  • Use of Cloud 360 (CRM)
  • Use of Power BI

Additional Information

AREAS OF EXPERTISES

Proactive campaigns

Cold calls

Market research

Managing blue chips clients

Growing accounts

Face to face meetings

Follow up customers

Processes & procedures

Customer interaction

B2B account management

Scope estimation

Guiding a team

Timeline

Sales Development Manager

Candi Team - 100% Subsdiary of InfoQuest Technologies
05.2024 - Current

Senior Account Manager

Viva Wallet
11.2021 - 05.2024

Sales Manager

Golden Home S.A. (Real Estate)
03.2021 - 10.2021

Area Sales Manager

G4S Greece (Cash Solutions Unit)
09.2020 - 03.2021

Key Account Manager

Forthnet - Nova Group (Telekoms and Cloud)
09.2009 - 08.2020

Senior Corporate Account Manager

Hellas On Line (HOL) (Telecoms)
03.2006 - 09.2009

Sales Supervisor

Alpha MI – Credit Info Hellas
04.2005 - 03.2006

Account Manager

Forthnet SA
05.2002 - 03.2005

Account Manager

Lannet Telecommunications
07.2001 - 04.2002

M.A. - European Union And Developing Markets

Panteion University - (Institute of International Relations)
04.2001 -

B.A. - Politics And International - European Studies

Panteion University
04.2001 -
George BokarisSales Development Manager