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Panagiotis Mertikas

Retail Sales Manager
Athens,I

Summary

Business enthusiast and always ready for new challenges, currently working as a retail sales manager at Wolt with strong development and account management skills experience. A passionate multitasking hard worker, ready to add value.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Retail Sales Manager

Wolt
09.2023 - Current
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Trained new sales associates on company policies, selling techniques, and customer service best practices to maximize their potential.
  • Planned, organized, and executed expansion projects in new cities.
  • Acted as the point of contact for all necessary documentation and actions required for new partnerships.

Business Development Manager

InstaShop
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for opening the Greek market
  • Building the network of affiliate partnerships
  • Supporting and liaising with other teams (Operations, Marketing, Accounting) to successfully launch partners
  • Maintaining Account Management responsibilities for key partnerships (Supermarkets, PetShops etc.)
  • Planning, organizing & executing business development programs
  • Providing feedback for the improvement of company applications and processes
  • Establishing a pipeline of business growth by achieving weekly and monthly KPIs

Account Manager

GoStudent
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
  • Negotiated contracts with focus on maximizing profit and ensuring client satisfaction.

Account Executive

Interfinance
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Developed advanced accounting software skills to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Prepared weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports for senior analysis.
  • Reconciled invoices and generated timely payments in the financial management system.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies

Lancaster University
Lancaster
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Planning

Decision-Making

Critical Thinking

Analysis

Sales & Market Development

Account Management

Business Planning

Relationship Development

Certification

E-DigiMa - Certificate in Digital Marketing and Social Media

Timeline

Retail Sales Manager

Wolt
09.2023 - Current

Account Manager

GoStudent
04.2022 - 09.2022

Business Development Manager

InstaShop
10.2020 - 09.2023

Account Executive

Interfinance
04.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Queen Margaret University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies

Lancaster University
04.2001 -

E-DigiMa - Certificate in Digital Marketing and Social Media

Certified Seminar: “International Trade & Exports in Practice”

Udemy: "Business Development & B2B Sales for Startups - Sales Valley"

Certified Seminar: Persuasion in Negotiations by Dimos Papakonstantinou

Panagiotis MertikasRetail Sales Manager