Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Driving License Date Acquired
Personal Information
Software
Home decoration, Motocycles
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Simona Meltzer

Product/Category Manager
Bucuresti

Summary

Experience in Product Management/Category Management/Buyer, growing significantly brands such as IT products, Home and Decoration products, during which time I developed a deep understanding of business related topics such as Sales, Marketing, Financial and Negotiation.

Also experienced in operations & business administration , having worked in several technology and software development companies. I have broad experience in all related fields: Product/Category Management, Contracting, Contracts Administration, Human resources, Purchasing, Negotiation, Financial & Accounting.

I have a deep understanding of people behavior and expectations and I am skilled at talking the right language for various kinds of people, at any level, in order to achieve the common goals or manage difficult situations.

Focused mind, eager to learn over and over new things, open-minded and positive. Easy adapt to new category of products.


Based on this blended experience I can bring significant value to any company looking to streamline and improve their business.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Category Manager - Sensodays.ro

Sensodays.ro
9 2021 - Current

Online Business - Home & Deco Products - 10 brands

Accomplishments: Increased Sales for two main brands with over 30% in 2022 versus 2021

  • All related activities to online/retail sales: listing new products, pricing, strategy over each brand, marketing and product appearance on website, bonus follow-up and related marketing activities
  • Negotiate prices and quantity commitments with the suppliers regarding current range of products
  • Pricing policy based on market research
  • Placing orders, organize transport of goods, stock control according to company policies

Operations Department - TARA - Software Development Company

TARA
02.2019 - 08.2021

Manage operational responsibilities related to: financial & accounting departments, HR department

  • Primary accounting - prepare all documents for the Accounting Company , follow up expenses, invoices, bank, declarations
  • Contract management - prepare contracts for customers
  • Tenders - in terms of specifications, experts, requested documents
  • Invoice Administration - manage work-log and invoicing related to IT software business, very specific for every client
  • Expenses analysis & reports according to company policies
  • Office administration

Product Management - Scop Computers, RHS Company, RTC

Scop Computers, RHS Company, RTC
3 1996 - 11.2013

SCOP COMPUTERS

  • Manage the allocated brands in order to achieve the profit sales budget - Plan, organize and follow-up marketing activities for Scop, also for Corporate Marketing Budget allocated from the supplier in order to increase brand awareness
  • Negotiate prices and quantity commitments with the suppliers regarding current range of products or special tenders/projects
  • Pricing policy based on market research
  • Stock management according to the company policies
  • Product training support for sales people: product specifications, approved rebates for dealers, competition information, etc. - Translations for all technical information

RHS COMPANY

  • Responsible for the marketing and product management activities for HP peripherals
  • Pre-sales and account management for the distribution channel (main partners) and for internal sales force
  • Pricing policy based on market research, both distribution and online partners
  • Stock management according to the company policies and supplier policies
  • Manage negotiations with the external supplier (pricing, stocks, promotions, local market strategy, tenders and projects)
  • Promotions, marketing plan and sales strategy
  • Experience in B2B and B2C marketing: online sales, information, administration of allocated products (specification, price, promotion)

Education

Bachelor's degree - Faculty of Civil, Industrial and Agricultural Buildings

Skills

  • Business planning skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office advanced
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Adaptability
  • Pricing strategy
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Supplier Contracts
  • E-commerce management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Product Promotion
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time management abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Professionalism

Driving License Date Acquired

02/25/1988

Personal Information

Driving License: Category B

Software

Microsoft Office, Jira

Home decoration, Motocycles

  • Renovate my apartment from scratch, planning to build a fully eco house in next 10 years. Still study every day
  • Traveled a lot by motorcycle, seen Romania twice


Timeline

Operations Department - TARA - Software Development Company

TARA
02.2019 - 08.2021

Category Manager - Sensodays.ro

Sensodays.ro
9 2021 - Current

Product Management - Scop Computers, RHS Company, RTC

Scop Computers, RHS Company, RTC
3 1996 - 11.2013

Bachelor's degree - Faculty of Civil, Industrial and Agricultural Buildings

Simona MeltzerProduct/Category Manager