Maria Gabriela Rada
Timisoara ( Open For Relocation)
Summary
Creative Business Developer and Sales Manager with more than 6 years experience , and a track of improving sales and growing company customer base . International fashion studies and working in a multicultural textile industry environment leaded to a deep understanding of the business, and the different kinds of people I collaborated with. Open minded, positive thinking, hands on attitude and a team player. As a responsible for multiple european markets, travelling to fairs and meeting customers on a regular basis, lead to advanced communication skills and the ability to adapt to many different cultures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Developer and Sales Manager
Union Textile de Tourcoing ( via CINQ SRL- romanian department)
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for business development and sales management for Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Russia, Finland, Lithuania, Denmark, Poland and UK
- Prospected for new business opportunities via calling, using lead generation lists and networking ( LinkedIn, participation and presenting our yarn collections at professional fairs )
- Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
- Evaluated client business needs and matched customers to appropriate products and resources ( as an example, I promote specific yarns depending on the brands my customers work with)
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Created and maintained database containing information on business proposals and contacts.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries ( lots of traveling ).
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events ( Premiere Vision Paris, Piti Filati Florence, participation at CIFF and Revolver Copenhagen).
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
- Found solutions in resolving claims when needed
- Kept very close to production, buying and logistic departments in order to have the best overview
- Involved in marketing strategies, products developments and production of our samples collection ( collaborated with knitting factories to produce our designs)
- Yearly sales forecasts
- Interpretation of sales data
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
West University of Timisoara
Timisoara, Romania07.2017
Scholarship - Fashion Design And Marketing in Fashion
Intermark Shanghai Jian Qiao University
Shanghai, China12.2016
Erasmus Student - Arts Plastiques
Paris 8 Universite
Paris, France02.2016
Skills
- Developing New Business
- Prospect Targeting
- Effective Customer Communication
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Good overview and understanding of the fashion industry
- Computer skills with programs like Microsoft Office package, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Asana, and online surfing
- Crisis management - successfully continued and developed business during COVID- 19 pandemy
Soft skills
- Fast and adaptive learner
- Diplomatic negotiator
- Cultural sensitivity
- Great communication and collaborative skills, which are leading to achievement of a healthy growth and to build a sustainable qualitative business
Languages
Romanian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies and passions
My main hobbies are interior design ( I followed design and decoration classes ), art, aesthetics and traveling, where I discovered a deep curiosity and passion for the hospitality industry. In my free time I like to participate to fashion and cultural events, and visit art exhibitions, visit new places and discover culinary and culturally diversity of the places. I am always looking to refine my tastes in culture, food, beverages, art, interior design and authentic experiences.
I also do volunteering, the latest ones being for Tedx - Aristide Demetriade and Timisoara Capital of Culture 2023.
Drivers licence
B category
Timeline
Business Developer and Sales Manager
Union Textile de Tourcoing ( via CINQ SRL- romanian department)
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
West University of Timisoara
Scholarship - Fashion Design And Marketing in Fashion
Intermark Shanghai Jian Qiao University
Erasmus Student - Arts Plastiques
Paris 8 Universite
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