Ioannis Baltatzis, SENIOR SALES MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ioannis Baltatzis

SENIOR SALES MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Agromasters

Location
Greece - Thessaloniki
Education
Master's degree, Master of Science (M.S.)
Experience
26 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 8 Months

SENIOR SALES MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT at Agromasters
  • Greece - Thessaloniki
  • February 2020 to March 2024

• Spearheaded 3 government & private projects totaling €2.2 million over 2.5 years, driving sales and contributing to a significant 144% increase in total revenue in 2021 compared to t first year.
• Exports surged by 90% in 2020, maintaining a 62% average over 5 years and contributing €6.9 million, exceeding targets and enhancing the companys market presence & competitiveness.
• Forged partnerships with 32 dealers across 27 countries, driving mutual growth & accounting for up to 60% of annual global sales through continuous support & excellent customer service.
• Orchestrated full product development, launching 18 new products and a high-tech machine. Implemented automation and innovative solutions, optimizing concurrently production eficiency. Resulted in 24% cost reduction & an impressive 50% further profit margin increase.
• Drove 16% annual sales growth via market penetration tactics: direct sales, discounts, trade shows, partnerships, and collaborative marketing, emphasizing quality/price ratio.
• Strengthened sales team efectiveness by 15% in one year through clear communication, motivational presentations, and coaching junior reps.
• Suggested to CEO, upon acceptance, the establishment of a new company in a tax-free jurisdiction for triangular sales, particularly for large projects, reducing profit taxation by up to 38%.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT at Agromasters
  • Greece - Thessaloniki
  • May 2012 to February 2023

• For detailed information on three essential projects execution, please visit the Projects section of my LinkedIn profile. To view media about the 3-tier product line project, enter passcode 2812.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at Agromasters
  • Greece - Thessaloniki
  • May 2012 to February 2020

• Led strategic restructuring to drive business objectives through product development, pricing optimization, enhanced production eficiency, quality assurance, and technology integration.
• Pioneered a 3-tier product line, collaborating with technical teams for market insights, crafting marketing materials, encouraging early adoption, and gathering customer feedback for refinement.
• Crafted sales strategy with a strong focus on project management, securing key accounts, efective team coordination, and relationship building. Aligned campaigns with market segmentation, driving 10% annual sales growth, and gaining 210 customers.
• Implemented CRM strategies, leveraging exclusive ofers, surveys, social media engagement, email campaigns, & personalized follow-ups, resulting in a 20% increase in feedback responses within 6 months.
• Accelerated contract negotiations through automated proposals, streamlining sales and boosting operational eficiency by 70%, while adapting to market changes and customer preferences.
• Utilized CRM software to continuously track metrics, assess strategy efectiveness, evaluate sales team performance, and promptly adapt for optimal results.

SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE at Agromasters
  • Greece - Thessaloniki
  • April 2009 to May 2012

• Participated in driving growth initiatives through comprehensive market research and analysis, thereby facilitating informed decision-making.
• Supported marketing plans to enhance brand visibility and drive lead generation through social media, email, and survey campaigns, along with multimedia content for online engagement.
• Contributed to sales eforts by engaging prospects across channels, crafting proposals, refining sales strategies, and collaborating to identify new business opportunities.

DESIGN ENGINEER at Agromasters
  • Greece - Thessaloniki
  • April 2008 to April 2009

• Conducted comprehensive research into product operations, leveraged CAD software to digitize designs, collaborated on product testing, enhanced manuals & sales ofers, gained exposure to efective client communication.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Science (M.S.)
  • at Manchester Metropolitan University UK
  • October 2006
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
  • at Manchester Metropolitan University
  • June 2005

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Customer Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
Sales and Marketing
Business Development
Product Marketing
Presentation Skills
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Skills
New Business Opportunities
New Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
Negotiation
Business Development
Communication
Leadership Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaboration
Customer Satisfaction
Market Penetration
Identifying New Opportunities
Business Acumen
Stakeholder Management
Customer Engagement
Build Strong Relationships
Communication Training
Technical understanding
Presentations
Contract Management
Marketing Communications
Research Skills
Customer Base
Reporting Systems
Product Development
Strategy development
Market Segmentation
Relationship building
Customer Relationship Management
Customer Relations
Interpersonal Skills
Sales Strategy
Client relationship Management
Creativity and Innovation
Problem Solving
Direct Sales
Project Management
Leadership
Team Leadership
Contract Negotiation
Adaptation
Market Research & Analysis
Decision-Making
Brand Management
Partnership Development

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Languages

English
Expert
Greek
Native Speaker

Hobbies

  • Yoga
  • Running
  • Tennis