Ilias Petrou
Vrilissia
Summary
I am highly motivated professional with nearly 20 years of experience in multinational environments across three European countries. Having a strong passion for business development across various industries, consistently bringing innovative ideas to overcome challenges and drive success. Eager to enhance management skills through hands-on commercial experience and thrive in team environments where knowledge-sharing leads to achieving collective goals. With a customer-centric approach and extensive experience in both front and back-office roles, I am committed to delivering results and ensuring team success through hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Company Co-founder and Legal Representative
MANITOU FRESH MUSHROOMS (E.E.)
Thessaloniki, GREECE
03.2023 - Current
- Company co-founder and legal representative
- Financial management: including price negotiations with customers and suppliers
- Business development: identification and contact with new potential customers and markets
- Single point of contact for suppliers and customers
- Order to invoicing management
- Logistics services: organization of deliveries from Greece to export markets
Company Co-founder and Legal Representative
FRUTICO PRIVATE COMPANY (IKE),
Athens, GREECE
03.2019 - Current
- Financial management: including price negotiations with customers and suppliers
- Business development: identification and contact with new potential customers and markets
- Single point of contact for suppliers and customers
- Order to invoicing management
- Logistics services: organization of deliveries from Greece to export markets
Medical Sales Specialist
NOVARTIS (HELLAS) S.A.C.I.
Athens, GREECE
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Account management: establishing relationships with physicians and Key Opinion Leaders
- Act as physician advisor on heart failure latest updates
- Planning, organizing and developing sales in areas under my responsibility
- Follow up and accomplishment of assigned targets
- Growth of prescribers
Medical Representative
SERVIER HELLAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Athens, GREECE
10.2008 - 07.2016
- Account management: establishing relationships with physicians, Key Opinion Leaders and Pharmacists
- Planning, organizing and developing sales in areas under my responsibility
- Follow up and accomplishment of assigned targets
- Growth of prescribers
- On the job training of new associates
Key Account Manager
LABORATOIRE DE BIOLOGIE CLINIQUE IBC
BRUSSELS , BELGIUM
03.2003 - 08.2008
- Development of clientele pool
- Collection and transportation of biological samples
Sales Officer
EUROFOODS POLSKA S.p. O.o
WARSAW, POLAND
12.2000 - 10.2001
- Procurement responsible
- Single point of contact for suppliers in Greece
- Order management and organization of deliveries to and from Greece
Senior Waiter
LE PALAIS DE KNOSSOS, (Restaurant)
LA HULPE , BELGIUM
02.1994 - 09.2000
- Shift Manager
- Procurement responsible
Education
Master of Arts - Studies in European Civilization
Greek Open Univercity (EAP)
GREECE 10.2015 - 06.2020
Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration
University East of London
GREECE 09.2024 - 06.2025
Skills
Sales Coordinator
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Greek
Native
German
Beginner
Software
Good knowledge of MS-Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point
Good knowledge of Galaxy ERP (Singular Logic)
Interests
Guitar player, musical composition, performing on stage
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration
University East of London
09.2024 - 06.2025
Company Co-founder and Legal Representative
MANITOU FRESH MUSHROOMS (E.E.)
03.2023 - Current
Company Co-founder and Legal Representative
FRUTICO PRIVATE COMPANY (IKE),
03.2019 - Current
Medical Sales Specialist
NOVARTIS (HELLAS) S.A.C.I.
07.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Studies in European Civilization
Greek Open Univercity (EAP)
10.2015 - 06.2020
Medical Representative
SERVIER HELLAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10.2008 - 07.2016
Key Account Manager
LABORATOIRE DE BIOLOGIE CLINIQUE IBC
03.2003 - 08.2008
Sales Officer
EUROFOODS POLSKA S.p. O.o
12.2000 - 10.2001
Senior Waiter
LE PALAIS DE KNOSSOS, (Restaurant)
02.1994 - 09.2000
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