George Kariofyllis, Senior Solutions Sales Engineer

George Kariofyllis

Senior Solutions Sales Engineer

Printec S.A

Location
Greece
Education
Diploma, Finance
Experience
24 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 3 Months

Senior Solutions Sales Engineer at Printec S.A
  • Greece
  • My current job since March 2017

- Support Account Managers in all stages of the sales process by identifying, analyzing and understanding present and future technical needs and requests formulated by clients, in relation with Printec’s Portfolio.
- Develop and validate, through close follow-up with technical buyers, the technical solutions that fit with clients’ needs, providing right balance between quality & cost.
- Develop the technical solution for global and local bids/RFPs, as per the presales organization’s engagement frame, including the gathering and preparation of the technical part for all local offers to clients.
- Support delivery teams for the implementation of technical solution sold to clients, by updating them on all the aspects of the technical solution and interfacing between them and vendors/external partners.
- Develop channel partners to increase company-wide sales leads and industry partnerships.
- Maintain, update and visit top accounts to strengthen customer loyalty and drive cross-selling opportunities.

Solutions Sales Manager at Profile Software
  • Greece
  • My current job since January 2015

- Recorded and analyzed client’s demands and provide feasible solutions by coordinating different departments.
- Leaded all technical aspects of the sales process as a solutions expert.
- Provided Presales support (preparation and implementation of presentations, drafting of technical and financial proposals)
- Demo preparation and execution for local or international clients.
- Provided coaching and professional development to the sales team in order to enhance their product knowledge, technical acumen, and technical sales skills.
- Worked with consultants and other staff from partner organizations to identify, define and present solution architecture for clients.

Investment Advisor / Portfolio Manager at BlueLake Advisors GmbH
  • Switzerland
  • August 2011 to December 2014

- Single-handedly managed client’s proposals development and reports.
- Planned overall investment strategy, proposing and implementing feasible solutions for maximising profitability, understanding and ensuring diversification needs of clients.
- Established, maintained and built strong relationships with new and existing institutional end investors across Europe to facilitate related negotiated competitive deals.
- Executed daily positions reconciliation and cash management.
- Daily monitored of individuals’ portfolios with regard to compliance and investment guidelines

Head of Fixed Income Desk at National Securities
  • Greece
  • June 2008 to July 2011

- Responsible for communicating with banks, brokerage houses, asset management, and hedge funds.
- Actively traded on wide range of fixed income products.
- Tracked and monitored marketplace positioning.
- Ensured that customer queries in relation to fixed income are effectively handled with complete customer satisfaction
- Provided competitive pricing for RMs and customers.
- Formulated, proposed and implemented investment strategies.
- Provided fixed income investment advice while assisted relationship managers in maintaining client relationships

Relationship Manager for HNWI at Alpha Trust SA
  • Greece
  • January 2007 to May 2008

- Managed diverse tasks based on assets acquisition, client acquisition, and portfolio management.
- Executed transactions on equities, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), commodities and foreign exchange (FX).
- Generated innovative investment ideas based on clients’ preferences and restrictions.
- Provided and implemented tactical investment advice/recommendations for HNWI.

Relationship Manager for affluent clients at Piraeus Bank, Private Banking- Athens
  • Greece
  • June 2002 to December 2006

- Daily monitored, reviewed and analysed advisory portfolios (trade generation, re-balancing).
- Responded to both internal and external client queries in a timely fashion
- Prepared and delivered management presentations, investment proposals and performance reports.
- Liaised with relevant departments and business units to resolved day to day operational issues.
- Ensured compliance with all local regulatory policies and guidelines.
- Identified cross-sell opportunities for commercial, wealth and advisory products.

Assistant Relationship Manager at Piraeus Bank, Private Banking - Athens
  • Greece
  • January 2000 to June 2002

- Assisted relationship manager in fulfilling daily tasks, both investment and administrative related.

Education

Diploma, Finance
  • at CFA Level 1
  • June 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration/ Finance
  • at Deree College of The American College of Greece
  • December 2002

Deree College- The American College of Greece - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/ Finance major

Specialties & Skills

Customer Acquisition
Portfolio Management
Client Relationship Building
Investment Banking
Wealth Management
ASSET MANAGEMENT
CLIENT SERVICES
COLD CALLING
FIXED INCOME
MUTUAL FUNDS
PROPOSALS
TRADING
Presales Support
EQUITIES

Languages

English
Expert
German
Beginner
Greek
Expert

Memberships

Hellenic Management Association
  • member
  • January 2005
International Men's Club of Zug
  • Member
  • January 2012

Training and Certifications

Treasury Dealing Room (Training)
Training Institute:
Piraeus Bank SA
Date Attended:
December 1999