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Gina Vardakastani

Athens

Summary

Skilled in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Expertise in market analysis and brand promotion, with proven track record of driving consumer engagement and sales growth. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in trade marketing, visual merchandising, project management and budget.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trade Marketing Specialist

INTERSPORT Athletics S.A.
11.2024 - Current

- Developing and executing trade marketing strategies to drive sales and increase brand visibility

- Collaborating with sales teams to identify market trends and opportunities for product promotion

- Creating and executing trade marketing campaigns and promotions to support product launches

- Managing trade marketing budgets and ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources

Visual Merchandising Lead & Commercial Specialist

H&M
09.2021 - 04.2024

- Driving Sales & Profit goals by setting a strategy to deliver an Omni great customer experience in line with global brand expectations (Female, Young Female, Menswear Customer Groups)

- Collaborating with Regional & Sales Team functions - Merchandising, CA & Marketing, E-Commerce, Expansion - to ensure excellent visual presentation and brand awareness for Sales Market (Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania, North Macedonia, Cosovo, Georgia)

- Following up global & local KPIs to determine profitability strategies and support Sales Market Goals

- Driving projects cross-functionally - Store openings, Store rebuilds, PR events & Meetings

Trade Marketing & Visual Material Specialist

H&M
10.2019 - 08.2021

- Implementing Marketing & Visual Material strategy for Sales Market (Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Georgia)

- Managing trade Marketing budget while being cost-conscious, ensuring the right Pop and Display materials per store cluster

- Collaborating with Sales Market functions to achieve best results & goals - CA & Marketing, Merchandising, Expansion, Store Operations

- Driving projects cross-functionally - Store openings, Store rebuilds, PR events & Meetings

Education

Business Administration

University of Piraeus

Skills

  • Driving results & solution oriented
  • Strong Analytical, Leadership & Communication skills
  • Organizational skills & attention to detail
  • Trustworthy, positive & open-minded

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • MS Office

Timeline

Trade Marketing Specialist

INTERSPORT Athletics S.A.
11.2024 - Current

Visual Merchandising Lead & Commercial Specialist

H&M
09.2021 - 04.2024

Trade Marketing & Visual Material Specialist

H&M
10.2019 - 08.2021

Business Administration

University of Piraeus
Gina Vardakastani