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Spiros Salvanos

Spiros Salvanos

Sales Manager

Summary

Accomplished and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Determined with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Sales Manager

Mar-Bella Collection
10.2017 - Current
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business development.
  • Boosted joint marketing actions, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Built long-lasting partner relationships through excellent communication and consistent followups.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing partners.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
  • Implemented CRM systems for better tracking of leads, improving follow-up processes and communication within the team.
  • Met with partners, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication between sales, marketing, and product development teams to ensure cohesive efforts towards shared goals.
  • Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher conversion rates.

Product, Purchase & Commercial Supervisor

TUI
03.2016 - 09.2017
  • Identified areas of opportunity within the business operations through thorough analysis and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Adapted quickly to changing market conditions by adjusting strategies accordingly, maintaining consistent growth despite challenges faced.
  • Reduced costs for the organization by effectively negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.

Yield Executive

Scandic
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Liaised with management and operations, implementing strategies to support profit and growth.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Developed strategy to combat increased competitive presence within territory.
  • Introduced data-driven decision-making practices that improved overall business strategy and ensured alignment with market trends.
  • Achieved individual and assigned team quotas to attain sales, profits and strategic objectives.
  • Researched market conditions and competitor profiles and instituted adjustments to remain competitive.

Managing Director

Pipilas Travel
09.2009 - 12.2012
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.

Supervisor

Lord Travel
05.2005 - 09.2009
  • Managed a diverse team of travel professionals, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and innovation.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Delivered exceptional service by promptly addressing client concerns and resolving issues.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring seamless coordination of all aspects of client itineraries.

Senior Consultant

Scandinavian Airlines
05.2001 - 04.2005
  • Ground operations supervisor, leading a team of 24 per shift.
  • Supervision of gate departure operations.
  • Responsible for weight & balance clearance.
  • IATA ticketing & check in routines supervision.
  • Efficient team shift scheduling.

Sales Consultant

Scandinavian Airlines
02.2001 - 04.2001
  • Project replacement.
  • Development of the first electronic code share airline ticket in cooperation with Lufthansa Airlines.

Travel Consultant

Scandinavian Airlines
09.1999 - 01.2001

• IATA ticketing.
• Check-in procedures.
• Gate departure operation.

Education

Bachelor - Economics And Business Administration

University of Lillehammer
Lillehammer, Norway
04.2001 -

Skills

Lead Identification and Generation

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Software

Amadeus Reservation System Expert

Opera Hotel Reservation System User

Fidelio Suite 8 User

MS Office

Certification

Certified IATA Air Ticketing

Interests

Travel

Food

Photography

Timeline

Sales Manager

Mar-Bella Collection
10.2017 - Current

Product, Purchase & Commercial Supervisor

TUI
03.2016 - 09.2017

Yield Executive

Scandic
01.2013 - 02.2016

Managing Director

Pipilas Travel
09.2009 - 12.2012

Supervisor

Lord Travel
05.2005 - 09.2009

Senior Consultant

Scandinavian Airlines
05.2001 - 04.2005

Bachelor - Economics And Business Administration

University of Lillehammer
04.2001 -

Sales Consultant

Scandinavian Airlines
02.2001 - 04.2001

Certified IATA Air Ticketing

05-2000

Travel Consultant

Scandinavian Airlines
09.1999 - 01.2001
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