Sotiris Papachristopoulos, Country Director

Sotiris Papachristopoulos

Country Director

Canon

Location
Greece
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
29 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :29 years, 7 Months

Country Director at Canon
  • Greece
  • My current job since July 2016

Maximize the performance of the Canon Representative Office Greece supporting strategic and financial goals of the Canon region. Lead, manage & control the promotion of the entire Canon Product Portfolio in Greece.

Retail Sales & Marketing Lead at Microsoft Hellas S.A
  • Greece
  • January 2011 to October 2015

Retail Division Management, Strategy Formulation, Development & Execution of Innovative Sales & Marketing Strategies, Expertise in Contract Negotiations, P&L Responsibility, Collaboration with Regional HQ.

Retail Sales Manager at Microsoft Hellas SA
  • Greece
  • April 2004 to October 2011

Negotiated Yearly Partner Agreements & Marketing funds for gaming/PC Accessories/Software products, Devised Account Plans, Developed Sales & Marketing Activities, Formulated & Trained Merchandising Teams, Logistics Monitoring.

Regional Sales Developer Manager at Nestle Hellas S.A
  • Greece
  • January 2002 to March 2004

Developed the Ice Cream Distribution, Organized & Planned Sales Teams, Set Priorities per area, Practiced Leading by example, Negotiated Annual Agreements, Contributed to monthly Production Forecasts

Key Account Manager at Nestle Hellas SA
  • Greece
  • October 1998 to December 2001

Responsible for the accounts: Group Carrefour-Champion Marinopoulos & Dia - Delhaize ΑΒ Vassilopoulos - Makro - Atlantik, Preparation and Negotiation of Annual Retailer Agreements, Coordinated the Merchandising Team, Handled Rebate and Marketing Budgets, Built strong Business Relationships

Area Sales Representative at Nestle Hellas SA
  • Greece
  • January 1996 to October 1998

Developed sales in Southwest Greece, Identified new Sales Channels, Increased Points of Sale, Managed Local/National food retailers and Distributors, Merchandising.

Logistic Manager at Greek Army Forces
  • Greece
  • March 1994 to December 1995

Organized & Planned the food supply in one of the biggest Military recruiting bases

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Nevada
  • August 1993
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
  • at University of Nevada
  • June 1992

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Diploma, Accounting
  • at Technological Institute Business Administration
  • June 1990

Specialties & Skills

Group Collaboration
Positive Thinking
Promotion Planning
Partner Relationship Management
Driving Results
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
MICROSOFT OFFICE
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
NEGOTIATION
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
PERIPHERALS
RECRUITING

Languages

English
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