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Maria Kolesnichenko, Sales And Marketing Manager

Maria Kolesnichenko

Sales And Marketing Manager·Lever Building Materials

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 10 months

Sales And Marketing Manager

February 2018 - Present

Lever Building Materials

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2018 - Present

• Promoting the company's existing brands and introducing new products to the existing and new clients
• Analysing budgets and ensuring to meet the quotas and target.
• Organising company conferences and events
• Introducing new brands and dealers and expanding the company’s product portfolio
• Relationship management by continuously interacting with designers, architects & regular buyers
• Product specifications and managing the final sales process until deal finalisation

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Sales

Event planner & Coordinator

November 2016 - December 2019

Freelance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2016 - December 2019

Main tasks:
• Event planning, design and production within time limits
• Working with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction
• Organizing facilities and details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, booking venues and schedule speakers etc.
• Planning event with attention to financial and time constraints

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Sales Manager

September 2017 - January 2018

CEC Global

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2017 - January 2018

Main tasks:
• Managing all sales activities within the company
• B2B sales
• Managing clients and converting potential clients
• Arranging to attend industry conferences and events
• Conducting trainings on Sales, Soft Skills and Communication
• Networking with companies in the industry
• Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market
• Developing sales strategies and setting targets
• Keeping up to date with products and competitors
• Organizing company presentations and events

Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Sales

Personal Assistant & Project Coordinator

June 2015 - July 2017

Architeriors DesignLLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2015 - July 2017

Main tasks:
• Key client managing, prospecting and networking to establish potential cooperation
• Project coordinator, supervisor, and on-site material purchasing
• Working closely with the management, being the acting decision maker during their absence
• Organising and participating in meetings with clients and suppliers
• Preparing weekly reports and schedules in Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
• Managing and maintaining office systems, operations, and procedures, including data management and filing
• Talent acquisition and Contract preparation for potential employees
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Administration

Guest Relations Executive

August 2014 - May 2015

Shangri-la Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2014 - May 2015

Main tasks:
• Supervising and coordinating the operation together with the Asst. Operation Manager and Operation Manager
• Planning and organizing all special events, being the main point of contact for the guests by getting involved in the negotiation process and contract signing
• Ensures timely processing of customer orders and helps resolve customer complaints
• Assist the F&B Manager in managing his subordinates with the daily operations
• Staff supervision
• Creates and maintains a high-quality work environment so team members are motivated to perform at their highest level
• Step in to attend to customers that are proving difficult to team members and resolve their complaints

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Sales Executive Travel Agent

September 2010 - August 2012

Fortune Tour

Russian Federation

September 2010 - August 2012

Main tasks:
• Prospecting and managing the corporate and leisure accounts,
• B2C Sales
• Cooperating & contracting hotels worldwide,
• Drafting tailored tourist programs,
• Advising and assisting clients on travel arrangements (e.g. visas), using a booking system to secure holidays
• Collecting payments,
• Proactive sales in promoting the company through networking

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Education

Glion Institute of Higher Education

June 2014

June 2014

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

Switzerland

Successfully completed MBA in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management with Leadership. Also during my studying I was working on Applied Business Project for the Head Office of Kempinski in Geneva regarding the Return on Investment of Social Media recruitment.
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English First School

June 2013

June 2013

Diploma, English

United Kingdom

Successfully completed Intensive English Course and IELTS preparation Course.

St. Petersburg State University of EngineeringSt. Petersburg

June 2012

June 2012

Bachelor's degree, Management

Russian Federation

Skills

Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Administrative
Expert
Administrative
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
B2B
Expert
B2B
Expert
CONFERENCES
Expert
CONFERENCES
Expert
NETWORKING
Expert
NETWORKING
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Expert
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expert
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Administrative
Expert
Administrative
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Russian

Expert

Ukrainian

Expert

Hobbies and interests

Yoga
Snowboarding
Horseback riding
Scuba diving