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Sales director (export, B2B)
- Considering positions:
- Sales director (export, B2B), General manager, Керівник з розвитку
- Employment type:
- full-time, part-time
- Age:
- 45 years
- City of residence:
- Dnipro
- Ready to work:
- Dnipro, Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Remote
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Work experience
Commercial director
from 03.2021 to 07.2026
(5 years 5 months)
Bio3 implants GmbH, Дніпро (Медицина, охорона здоров'я, аптеки)
Strategic Management: Developed and executed international marketing, product, and HR strategies; conducted regular analytical audits of target markets in the EU, US, Asia, and the Middle East.
Sales & Distribution: Directed global dealer networks (MENA, Asia) and managed European B2C/B2B retail divisions. Re-engineered sales business processes, implemented transparent KPI systems, and designed employee development programs.
Marketing & Market Entry: Launched the brand in the German market from scratch. Orchestrated company presence at premier international industry exhibitions (Germany, Dubai) while scaling SMM and promo campaigns. Initiated and supervised product certification processes for the EU and US markets.
Financial Control: Assumed full P&L ownership of the enterprise, successfully optimizing budgets and maximizing cost-efficiency.
Key Achievements:
Accelerated sales volumes by 3.5x and increased net profit 10-fold within 5 years.
Diversified the product portfolio and successfully penetrated high-barrier international markets.
Eliminated staff turnover in the commercial department through motivation system reform; built and trained new departments (Product Management, Certification, Logistics, Marketing).
Commercial Director
from 08.2018 to 02.2020
(1 year 7 months)
SEMZ, Сміла (Машинобудування)
Managed commercial operations of a heavy machinery plant, leading a cross-functional team of 15 specialists across sales, marketing, logistics, and business development.
Secured and maintained strategic partnerships with major corporate key accounts including Ukrzaliznyця (Ukrainian Railways), Metinvest, DTEK, and Latvian Railway.
Spearheaded market expansion in Eastern and Central Europe (Poland, Lithuania, Armenia, Georgia) and initiated contract negotiations with prospects in Asia, Africa, the US, and Western Europe.
Acted as Interim General Director during the CEO’s absence, overseeing day-to-day operations.
International Sales Manager
from 06.2014 to 02.2018
(3 years 9 months)
Hydromembrana, Київ (Хімічна промисловість, фармацевтика)
Established the company’s export department from the ground up, covering comprehensive market analysis, lead generation, and project onboarding.
Led direct C-level negotiations (CEOs, business owners) regarding international distribution and joint marketing initiatives.
Successfully launched and positioned products in the Middle East, Western Europe, and Scandinavia.
Secured contract wins in high-value international tenders and large-scale industrial projects.
Head of export sales dept
from 08.2012 to 04.2014
(1 year 9 months)
DMSG, Дніпро (Металургійна промисловість, металообробка)
Managed direct B2B sales across foreign markets including Turkey, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Coordinated technical production audits and achieved product certification under stringent European quality standards.
Expanded the customer base by targeting strategic accounts through international tenders, trade exhibitions, and referral networks.
Commercial director
from 07.2011 to 07.2012
(1 year)
ООО PromElektro, Дніпро (Машинобудування)
Formulated the overarching commercial and marketing strategy for the engineering enterprise.
Headed the sales and marketing departments, optimizing sales funnels.
Managed large-scale B2B transactions and coordinated bids for complex commercial and state tenders.
Provided operational backup, stepping in as Interim General Director when required.
Head representative Russia
from 04.2007 to 09.2010
(3 years 6 months)
Pilz GmbH & Co.KG, Дистанційно (Машинобудування)
Go-to-Market Strategy: Developed and executed the market entry business model for the German brand in a new regional market.
Business Development: Set up the representative office from scratch, building direct sales, logistics, and technical support frameworks.
Scaling: Transformed the representative office into a fully operational legal entity (LLC) with sustainable growth metrics.Partner
Network: Built an indirect B2B sales network via regional distributors and formed a dedicated direct sales team.
Finance & Governance: Oversaw financial reporting to the global headquarters in Stuttgart, managed budgets, and coordinated outsourced financial services.
Deputy purchasing manager
from 06.2005 to 04.2007
(1 year 11 months)
UGOK, Кривий Ріг (Гірнича промисловість)
Supervised international procurement and import operations (conveyor belts, fuel and lubricants, PPE) to ensure uninterrupted production cycles.
Optimized and automated internal procurement workflows, significantly increasing operational efficiency.
Managed a procurement team of 7 specialists, overseeing monthly and annual budget planning and tender operations.
Sales executive
from 03.2002 to 03.2004
(2 years)
SC “Ukrvybuchprom”, Київ (Хімічна промисловість, фармацевтика)
Commercial department, sales executive.
- Participated in cooperation with customers and suppliers,
- organized logistic and cooperation with government bodies.
Education
Steinbeis Business School
MBA, International business development, Stuttgart, Germany
Higher, from 2007 to 2009 (2 years)
Metallurgical academy
Bachelor in Mechanical engineering, Krivoy Rig, Ukraine
Higher, from 2005 to 2007 (2 years)
Institute of International Relations
International economic relations, Kiev, Ukraine
Higher, from 1997 to 2002 (5 years)
Additional education and certificates
Организация эффективных продаж
2009, 3 дня, Москва
Knowledge and skills
- MS Office
- CRM
- Управлінські навички
- Уміння аналізувати
- Ведення переговорів
- Управління командою
- Стратегічне планування
- Ведення CRM
- MS Excel
- Водійські права кат. B
Language proficiencies
- English — advanced
- French — average
- German — beginner
- Arabic — beginner
Additional information
Results-driven Top Manager with 20+ years of extensive experience in commercial management, business scaling, and international market expansion across the EU, US, and MENA regions. Expert in developing Go-to-Market strategies, building global distributor networks, and optimizing P&L. Holds a German MBA degree with a proven track record of increasing company net profit 10-fold. Strong leader skilled in managing cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
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Dnipro, Kyiv, 3 more cities
Higher education · Full-time, part-time
- Коммерческий директор, Bio3 implants GmbH, 5 years 5 months
- Коммерческий директор, СЭМЗ, 1 year 8 months
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