Vasilis Katsafados, Director of Marketing & Omnichannel

Vasilis Katsafados

Director of Marketing & Omnichannel

vivo Telecommunications

Location
Greece - Athens
Education
Master's degree, MSc International Marketing
Experience
20 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months

Director of Marketing & Omnichannel at vivo Telecommunications
  • Greece - Athens
  • My current job since January 2022

• Cover MKT DATA & Insights developing Marketing and Branding Strategies for new and existing Technological Products in the local Markets.
• Perform Marketing Metrics using Tracking Tools to provide Market Research, Forecasts, Competitive Analysis & Consumer Trends translating DATA to Results.
• Lead the Marketing Plans Development working closely with Clients & Partners, to create an Ecosystem of Effective Communication strategy focused on Results.
• Oversee and Grow the Marketing Department, consistently identifying Revenue Opportunities within the established client base managing consistent growth.
• Identify short-term and long-term scheduling, budget and resource needs, including the development & Management of the Annual Marketing Budget, profit/loss projections, expenditure spending & Profitability.

Head Of Digital & Trade Marketing at HUAWEI Technologies
  • Greece
  • January 2019 to August 2022

• Win for Huawei the 1st Position vs Competition Metrics in Digital SOV in Google, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube in the Markets of: Greece, Israel, Albania, Kosovo & Cyprus

• Generating Digital Brand Awareness & Digital Product Consideration through the effective development of a local KOLs Community Program of Premium Content -> achieving #1 of Engagement Rate & Eng. Volumes in Europe.

• Implement 360 Digital Performance Strategies according to Best Practices and latest Trends for Huawei Technologies in Greece, Israel & Cyprus.

• Lead the Marketing Campaigns Performance in All Digital Media Networks such as: Google (Display & Search), Social Media & FB, Yandex & Bing, YT, LinkedIn Ads inc. Mobile Apps & A/B Testing - Developing Conversion Rate Optimization Digital Strategies.

• Able to make decisions based on Numerical and Computational Financial Analysis regarding Campaigns Budget Optimization - Forecasting & Strategic Planning. Evaluation of Digital Commercial ROI, funnel analysis, conversion optimization. Highly Experienced with Social Media & Mobile Measurement

• Leveraging Digital DATA & Insights, as well as competition analysis to develop Digital Content, that will be effectively in all SoMe Platforms.

Head of Digital Marketing & e-Commerce Performance - Growth Hacker | GAIQ – Certified at Lighthouse SA - www.lighthouse.gr
  • Greece
  • June 2014 to December 2018

• Develop and implement e-Marketing Strategy, Managing Online Budgets & Advertising Cost Drivers

• Set Up & Manage the Digital Presence & the Performance Marketing Actions of:

- http://www.greece.lrqa.com | Lloyd's Register Greece

- http://www.lrqa.in | Lloyd's Register India:

- http://www.lrqa.com.tr | Lloyd's Register Turkey

- http://www.lrqa.bg | Lloyd's Register Bulgaria

- http://www.lrqa.ro | Lloyd's Register Romania

- http://www.cosmote.gr & http://www.ote.gr of Deutsche Telekom

- http://www.airtickets.gr

- http://www.intersport.gr | INTERSPORT Greece

- http://www.intersport.ro | INTERSPORT Romania

- http://www.e-jumbo.gr

- http://www.praktiker.gr

- http://www.matfashion.com

- http://www.interamerican.gr

- http://www.anek.gr

- http://www.you.gr

- http://www.leaseplan.gr

- http://www.incadea.com

- http://www.voi-noi.gr

- http://www.mouyer.gr

- http://www.sfakianakis.gr :
BMW, Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Ford, Opel, Volvo, MINI Cooper, Renault, Skoda, Nissan

- http://www.tofarmakeiomou.gr - Top Greek Pharmacy

- http://cellcapital.gr - Cell Capital

• Lead the Campaign Performance in Google Display & Google Search Network, Google Engagement Ads - Mastheads Rich Digital Media & You Tube Video Ads & A/B Testings
• Able to make decisions based on Numerical and Computational Financial Analysis regarding CPC & Campaigns Budget Optimization
• Develop and implement Conversion Rate Optimization Digital Strategies in the Digital Networks of Google, Yandex & Bing.
• Develop e-Marketing Strategy Managing Social Media and UI/UX Technical Teams
• Analyze PPC campaign results, advertising strategy targeting Up-Selling via G. Analytics
• Set-Up & Manage Re-Marketing Lists, Dynamic Re-Marketing Bid Actions &
• Re-Marketing Lists for Search Network Ads (RLSA) & Companion Marketing Campaigns
• Key Marketing contact person for the e-Marketing touch points and SEO
• Experience of Managing mass reach B2C Acquisition e-Marketing Campaigns, Networks and Yield Optimizers - ROI & ROA Oriented Strategies
• E-Mail Campaigns Execution & A/B Testing Implementation through Optimizely with Full Reporting and Data Analysis

Digital Marketing COO - Digital Marketing Chief Operating Officer at ENOVAWAY SA (E-Commerce) | www.koolfly.com
  • Greece
  • July 2012 to January 2014

• Plan, Organize, Direct and Control all computational finance tools, to achieve targets integrated with company objectives, via optimization of financial resources.
• Leading a 15 member team and oversee short-term and long-range Strategic Goals.
• Allocate Budgets & develop all Financial and Investment Policies, using tools of: Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis and Daily Transactions Analysis.
• Successful execution of Business Strategies for Company’s Portfolio.
• Control P/L and Online Marketing Tools: FB & Google Ads and Analytics, Google Display Network, Sponsored Listings, Re-Marketing Lists.
• Execute Operating Policies to support overall Company Objectives - KPIs Reporting.

Country Digital Marketing Manager at NOKIA
  • Albania
  • June 2006 to July 2012

• Act as the interface between NOKIA and the Operators:EAGLE Mobile, Vodafone, Cosmote and local retail partners.
• Act as the overall coordinator and have full organizational responsibility for all operator related activities and related distribution channels.
• Develop a Retail Network of 7 Nokia Stores and Nokia e-shop
• 55% market share of the local Telecom Market, 72% product penetration.
• 25% reduction of the Business Unit cost drivers, managing 2 million Euros budget.

Internet Applications & Digital Field at Greek Army Forces
  • Greece
  • March 2005 to June 2006
Area Marketing Manager at NORTHERN ROCK BANK
  • United Kingdom
  • February 2004 to February 2005

• Ensuring right execution of Area Stores operations, functions and company programs
• Ensuring highest level of Customer Service and satisfaction attracting new clients
• Report directly to the CEO of the organization
• Meeting all goals - i.e. sales, new accounts, shopping scores, expenses shrinkage
• Maintaining company standards throughout Area’s Stores-protecting company assets
• Ensure all associates are provided with merchandise info via salesmanship methods
• Product presentations - Promote Sales, Develop Training, Managing Staff

Education

Master's degree, MSc International Marketing
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • September 2004
Master's degree, MSc Business Management with HR
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • September 2003
Bachelor's degree, BA Finance and Accounting
  • at Technological University of Piraeus
  • January 2001

Specialties & Skills

Digital Marketing
Investments
Strategic Analysis
Financial Management
E commerce
e-Commerce
Business Strategy
Commercial Management
Online Marketing
Investments Evaluation
Chief Operating Management
Google AdWords Marketing Campaigns
Search Engine Marketing and Display Google Network - Digital Marketing

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Greek
Expert

Memberships

Hellenic Management Association
  • Member
  • February 2011

Training and Certifications

OVI and how it affects Sales Channels (Training)
Training Institute:
NOKIA Academy
Date Attended:
May 2008

Hobbies

  • Gym