George Melesanakis, Sales Development & Marketing Manager, Surgery Implants & Medical Devises

George Melesanakis

Sales Development & Marketing Manager, Surgery Implants & Medical Devises

AXION HEALTH LTD

Location
Greece
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Experience
23 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 8 Months

Sales Development & Marketing Manager, Surgery Implants & Medical Devises at AXION HEALTH LTD
  • Greece - Athens
  • My current job since July 2020

Lead partnerships all around the world, both in commercial and marketing aspects, developing existing and expanding through new collaborations. Synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and development. Network effectively with local and international level clients and develop strong professional relationships. Design and implement new commercial procedures adapted to the business model and company’s identity, setting up and implement new strategies for Sales and Marketing Divisions.

Head of Sales & Marketing, Home Care Services, Sleep Apnea & Oxygen Therapy at VIVISOL HELLAS SA
  • Greece
  • March 2018 to May 2020

Lead aspects of newly expanding operations in country for B2B - B2C - EOPYY customers. Synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and development. Network effectively with local clients and develop strong professional relationships. Ensure deadlines are met and budgets are maintained. Adapt the business model to company’s identity, setting up and implement, Unified price list, Unified Commercial Policy, Specific Protocols & Procedures for B2B / B2C customers & orders, Procedures for Inventory follow up, Reevaluation of all current collaborations, Set up new collaborations, Forecast whorehouse model, Finalize and Activate “Patient Agreement” contract, Marketing initiatives regarding site update - Google search / display endorsement, New unified procedures for each division following up the everyday business, Everyday Offices Expenses protocol, Unified procedure for Overtimes and 24hours services.

Business Unit Manager, Consumer Health Care Division, OTC & Pharma at VERISFIELD (UK) LTD
  • Greece
  • October 2015 to November 2017

Incorporate company policies and procedures for business unit operations. Monitor and review projects. Create new business and commercial strategies. Lead, manage and deliver relevant budgets and financial reports. Set up the business unit’s strategies for promotional activities. Lead on developing activities for all channels, including digital, to meet organizational targets. Analyze and explore market trends. Lead on implementation, reporting and reviewing of the strategic and operational sales & marketing plans to drive sales and revenue. Lead Business Development for expanding company’s portfolio Collaborate with other divisions (Sales / Marketing / Medical / R&D) to develop plans for launch of new products. Coordinate with other heads of departments, integrating objectives and ideas for organizational growth. Coach and mentor sales team.
 Launched 7 new products (MD) with an increase in sales 16% vs plan
 Re organize the sales team based on market dynamics and customers potentiality data
 Set up a Nationwide plan for business expansion and profitability increase
 Support Marketing division in designing a new Social Media strategy to promote the OTC portfolio
 Design a unified model for promoting all Rx - Non-Rx & OTC products in Doctors and Pharmacist simultaneously, in the base of increase Brand Awareness and Sales amplification

Business Unit Director, Greece & Cyprus, Pharmacy Division, OTC (Food Supplements & Dermo Cosmetics) at VETAG SA
  • Greece
  • November 2013 to September 2015

Led a new division reorganization, setting a solid customer base in Greek market, supporting and enhancing, at the same time, a third-party collaboration in Cyprus. Coordinate and led sales and marketing team to improve business performance and maximize company’s revenues. Designed, implemented and monitored business, marketing and strategic plans (budgeting, forecasting, commercial / pricing policy, promotional strategy) and handled major customer accounts. Actively involved in recruiting and coaching employees in all divisions, monitor expenses, handle supplies and quality assurance.
 Designed and implemented new promoting strategies for existing products resulting in a 60% increase in sales
 Increased customer base by 40%
 Signed agreements with existing and new partners for product portfolio expansion on a national and international level

Product Manager, Cardiovascular / Metabolics / Anti Biotics / Obesity / Atrial Fibrillation at Abbott Laboratories SA
  • Greece
  • January 2009 to September 2013

Developed marketing strategies, participated in strategic and tactical planning, formulated marketing and sales tactics and provided on-market support for products.
▪ Achieved business plan for entire Cardiometabolic portfolio and increased sales from 10% to 24%
▪ Relaunched anti-hypertensive drug resulting in a 10% sales increase
▪ Successfully relaunched Atrial Fibrillation drug with a 17% increase in sales; supported Cardio Vascular groups with marketing responsibilities for all community products portfolio
▪ Designed and implemented new promoting strategies which not only resulted an 24% increase in sales but also to the adoption of this strategy as the basis for the company’s global campaign
▪ Led the implementation of the PERSEAS (Prospective Evaluation of cardiovascular Risk Surrogates in Elafonisos Area Study) which laid the foundations for the company’s initial CSR program

Sales Specialist at Abbott Laboratories SA
  • Greece
  • October 2008 to January 2009

Managed the accounts for 16 Public, Military and Private sector hospitals, promoting a drug indicated in Heart Failure, achieving an increase in sales by 87% vs previous year

Sales Rep at Abbott Laboratories SA
  • Greece
  • April 2007 to September 2008

Handled a portfolio, including drugs indicated for Hypertension, Lipids, Diabetes, Obesity, Respiratory Infections in areas of responsibility both within Attica and beyond and achievement of sales targets in total.

Sales Rep at Pfizer SA
  • Greece
  • September 2005 to April 2007

Managed the Cardiometabolic portfolio, including drugs indicated for Hypertension, Lipids, Heart Failure, Quit Smoking, in areas of responsibility both within Attica and beyond and achievement of sales targets in total, increasing the visibility and awareness of the particular pharmaceutical products and maximized sales growth.

ERP Consultant - Sales Manager at Ch. Andritsakis & Co
  • Greece
  • July 2003 to September 2005

ERP Consultant - Sales Manager

Assistant Accountant at AGROPLAN SA
  • Greece
  • May 2000 to July 2003

Assistant Accountant

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
  • at Kariera Training & Development Center
  • June 2015
Diploma, Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing
  • at ΕΕFΑΜ & University of Piraeus
  • October 2011

• ΕΕFΑΜ & University of Piraeus - AC, Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing

Bachelor's degree,
  • at School of Economic Management
  • February 1997

• T.E.F. of Athens - School of Economic Management - Bachelor of Business Administration

Specialties & Skills

International Partnerships
Leadership
Marketing
Operations Management
Product Launch
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Business Management
Pharmaceutical Industry
Sales & Marketing
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Business Units

Languages

English
Intermediate
Greek
Expert

Training and Certifications

Negotiation to Agreement (Training)
Training Institute:
Management Development Institute MDI
Date Attended:
July 2009
Effective Presentation Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Achieve Global
Date Attended:
October 2009
Insights and Development / Powerful Interactions (Training)
Training Institute:
Insights
Date Attended:
November 2009
Insights and Development / Powerful Interactions (Training)
Training Institute:
Insights
Date Attended:
November 2009
Brand Strategy Course (Training)
Training Institute:
STRATX
Date Attended:
April 2010
Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Management Development Institute MDI
Date Attended:
July 2011
Crucial Conversations (Training)
Training Institute:
Management Development Institute MDI
Date Attended:
November 2011
New Product Launch (Training)
Training Institute:
EPD Training Academy/MCE
Date Attended:
April 2012
Strategic Communications (Training)
Training Institute:
Achieve Global,
Date Attended:
July 2012
Marketing Excellence (Training)
Training Institute:
MSI Consultancy
Date Attended:
March 2013

Hobbies

  • Traveling
  • Cycling