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Bogdan Mihăilă

Bogdan Mihăilă

Engineer (Industrial Engineering)
Bucharest,România

Summary

A professional Technical Sales Consultant with 15 years of experience in building customer relationships, business development and achieving targets. Possessing a strong competitive sales drive, adaptability and perseverance, I have generated and followed through important projects, increasing market share and exceeded client expectations.

A keen passion for understanding customer needs mixed with a problem-solving attitude, effective communication and a result-oriented mindset, constantly delivers results and growth. Prioritizing integrity and respect in all aspects of life is of great importance, and the necessary tools to achieve goals effectively have been obtained through comprehensive training and professional experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Area Sales Manager / Project Engineer

Klarwin
Bucharest
03.2019 - Current
  • Successfully promoted technical solutions to more than 50 customers in this niche market, leading to improved production processes and reduced operating costs
  • Consistently generated new business and improved market share through correct use of 6 top tier suppliers of innovative technical solutions
  • Increased company visibility through strategic marketing initiatives (12 actions / year)
  • Developed after-sales market products and services to meet customer demand and increase profits
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions
  • Coordinated and conducted well-organized product presentations and demonstrations to potential customers at seminars and trade shows

Area Sales Manager

Air Liquide Romania SRL
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Actively prospected for new clients, generated leads, and expanded the market.
  • Successfully converting competitor customers to loyal clients by proactively promoting unique value of technical solutions
  • Skillfully managing dealers in designated area, ensuring seamless logistics and financial operations
  • Maintained an impressive 95% customer retention rate in a highly competitive market with significant price fluctuations, through strategic and ongoing communication with clients
  • Successfully identified and recruited a new dealer, expanding company's reach and impact
  • Exceeded designated targets, achieving outstanding results and driving growth for the organization.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota

Area Sales Manager

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
07.2011 - 01.2018
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals
  • Developed and instilled "First in Mind, First in Choice" mindset among customers, resulting in increased brand loyalty
  • Educated customers on smart choices for compressed air needs, leading to improved customer satisfaction and retention
  • Expanded market share by promoting full range of products and services in the dedicated area resulting in increased sales and revenue
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills by finding effective solutions to various challenges faced by the largest clients of Romania
  • Generated and followed projects worth up to 1.5 million EURO, ensuring timely and successful completion
  • Consistently exceeded targets, resulting in increased revenue and profitability
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory

Product Marketing Support

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
07.2010 - 07.2011
  • Increased sales and revenue by creating effective marketing tools, with and outcome of around 15% improvement
  • Improved customer satisfaction (from 7.5 to 8.5) and loyalty through implementing a valuable survey system
  • Provided Salesmen, Managers, and Clients with technical analyses for informed decision-making
  • Improved sales and customer understanding by developing clear product descriptions in the CRM
  • Utilized AutoCAD to expedite installation proposals with greater accuracy
  • Assisted in managing an efficient distribution network for timely product delivery
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction by developing a "Quotation Follow Up Database."
  • Improved territory mapping and reporting tools to identify growth opportunities
  • Promoted a professional image and created an efficient sales process, contributing to company's overall success.

Assistant Product Specialist / Service Sales Engineer

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
02.2008 - 07.2010
  • Equipped and trained the Sales Team on new products, services, and marketing tools, ensuring success
  • Provided Sales Team with computerized simulations of compressor rooms, using Atlas Copco SW and AutoCAD 2D/3D, improving their ability to present technical solutions to clients
  • Managed and optimized the CRM System, providing accurate and up-to-date information to Sales Team
  • Held position as Sales Service Responsible for Alup Kompressoren, delivering top-tier service and support to clients
  • Oversaw and improved relationships with distributors, resulting in increased sales for multi-brand division
  • Pioneered and grew the multi-brand service business for Alup Kompressoren in Romania, increasing revenue and market share
  • Implemented two computerized systems, an engineering system, and a CRM, greatly enhancing company efficiency and effectiveness.

Sales Support Engineer

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
Bucharest
03.2007 - 02.2008
  • One of my achievements was providing crucial support to Sales Team by preparing accurate and detailed quotations, as well as creating comprehensive technical documentation
  • Through my efforts, the Sales Team was able to better communicate with customers, resulting in increased sales and improved customer satisfaction.

Junior Project Engineer

IMSAT SA, Bucharest
08.2006 - 03.2007
  • My personal achievement is contributing to the railway modernization project by providing valuable assistance to the engineers and developing advanced skills in AutoCAD 2D/3D, resulting in successful project completion.

Education

Master`s degree - Technical Energy Audit

University Polytechnic of Bucharest
Bucharest

Bachelor`s degree - Marketing & International Business Economics

Spiru Haret University
Bucharest, B

Bachelor`s degree - Industrial Engineering

University Polytechnic of Bucharest, Energetics Technological High School
Bucharest, B

High School Diploma -

Energetics Technological High School
Campina, PH

Skills

Critical thinking and problem solvingundefined

Accomplishments

    1. PRIVATE SESSIONS for Sales Techniques from Quick Learn


    - Setting Smart Sales Objectives
    - Consultative Selling vs Transactional Selling
    - Preparation Strategy for any Sales Meeting
    - SPIN Question Strategy
    - First Line Questions vs. Second Line Questions
    - Elevator Pitch
    - Cold Canvassing & Cold Calling & Mailing + Real life calling sessions.
    - Preparation and execution 1st Prospect Meetings
    - Status and Positioning in Interaction with Prospects
    - Observing onsite Topics for Opening Small Talks with Prospects and Customers
    - How to deal with Difficult Prospects and Customers
    - Handling Objections, Complaints and Conflicts
    - How to Negotiate in a Win‑Win context
    - Asking Calibrating Questions during Negotiations
    - Lost Order Strategies
    - Discussing Real Life Cases
    - The Myth of Time Management
    - Brain dumps of tasks and activities.
    - Big Rocks Strategy in Prioritization
    - Making Weekly and Daily Planning
    - Cluster Strategy in Planning


    2. Team Development from Quick Learn


    3. Ask Questions & Lead from Quick Learn


    4. NLP Sales Training from Mercuri International


    5. Negotiation and SPIN sales from Achieve Global


    6. Negotiation training from Mercuri International


    7. Presentation skills from Mercuri International


    8. Maximize (Value Selling Level 2) from Atlas Copco Sales Academy - Antwerp


    9. Energize (Value Selling Level 1) from Atlas Copco Sales Academy - Antwerp

Affiliations

Avid reader and self‑learner with a passion for sales, human nature, psychology podcasts and combat sports.
I enjoy collecting pocketknives and Lego Technic models.
Active lifestyle enthusiast with interests in fitness, tennis, biking, and martial arts. Enjoys spending time in nature with family and friends.
Experienced combat sports practitioner for 18 years, both amateur and professionally. Part of a national team for 4 years.
Passionate about making a positive impact through helping and interacting with others. I continuously strive for personal growth and development.
Committed to sustainability I participate in various cleaning and recycling projects.

Timeline

Area Sales Manager / Project Engineer

Klarwin
03.2019 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Air Liquide Romania SRL
02.2018 - 03.2019

Area Sales Manager

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
07.2011 - 01.2018

Product Marketing Support

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
07.2010 - 07.2011

Assistant Product Specialist / Service Sales Engineer

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
02.2008 - 07.2010

Sales Support Engineer

Atlas Copco Romania SRL
03.2007 - 02.2008

Junior Project Engineer

IMSAT SA, Bucharest
08.2006 - 03.2007

Master`s degree - Technical Energy Audit

University Polytechnic of Bucharest

Bachelor`s degree - Marketing & International Business Economics

Spiru Haret University

Bachelor`s degree - Industrial Engineering

University Polytechnic of Bucharest, Energetics Technological High School

High School Diploma -

Energetics Technological High School
Bogdan MihăilăEngineer (Industrial Engineering)