Technology and Innovation
Christos Chrysostomou
Off-Trade Area Sales Manager
Limassol,02
Summary
A highly motivated, enthusiastic, responsible and confident individual who has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively on a wide variety of levels in any organization. Highly experienced in general management, operations and sales (B2B & B2C) roles within the Retail and FMCG sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Off-Trade Area Sales Manager
Tempo Beverages Cyprus
Limassol / Paphos
01.2020 - Current
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Hit and exceeded sales targets and KPIs by 15% for 2021, continuing with the same trend on 2022.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Private Account Off-Trade Sales Team Leader
Tempo Beverages Cyprus Ltd
National
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Manage and guide a team of Sales promoters.
- Monitoring and development of the sales and product performance.
- Responsible for Business development through the identification of new clients and expansion of the existing.
Store Manager
Alpha Mega Hypermarkets – CAP Papaellinas Ltd
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintaining a smooth day-to-day operation of the store in various departments.
- Ensuring the high level of shopping experience.
- Following and implementing the company strategy.
- Leading and organizing the various departments.
- Organize and oversee various events and promotions.
District Manager
Marks and Spencer PLC - Symeonides Fashion House Ltd
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Store merchandising and layout.
- Ensuring there is a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
- Staff interviewing, recruitment and training.
- HACCAP management system application and control.
- Ensure the Health and Safety regulations are adhere met.
Area Manager
Vassos Leptos LTD
Paphos, Cyprus, Cyprus
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Store merchandising.
- Daily customer service and customer interaction both B2C and B2B.
- Organization, management and store operation responsibility.
- Placing purchase orders, quotes and deliveries.
Retail Store Manager
Orphanides Public Corporation Ltd
Paphos, Cyprus, Cyprus
10.2009 - 06.2013
- Organize and maintain storage room and stock take procedures.
- Maintaining a smooth operating store and merchandising standards.
- Placing purchase orders and communicating with suppliers.
- Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
CIM (Cyprus Institute of Marketing)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Management
University of Leicester
Leicester UK 01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business And Financial Administration
Technological Institute of Higher Education
01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
Team building and leadership
Sales team development
Commercial awareness
Executive sales strategies
Operational Management
Negotiation
Relationship Management
Certification
LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Diploma in Book-Keeping First Level
Interests
Culinary arts
Wine enthusiast
Software
ECDL (European Computer Driving License) Core certificate in seven modules
Timeline
Off-Trade Area Sales Manager
Tempo Beverages Cyprus
01.2020 - Current
Private Account Off-Trade Sales Team Leader
Tempo Beverages Cyprus Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2019
Store Manager
Alpha Mega Hypermarkets – CAP Papaellinas Ltd
05.2016 - 09.2018
District Manager
Marks and Spencer PLC - Symeonides Fashion House Ltd
02.2015 - 05.2016
MBA - Business Administration
CIM (Cyprus Institute of Marketing)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Area Manager
Vassos Leptos LTD
06.2013 - 02.2015
Retail Store Manager
Orphanides Public Corporation Ltd
10.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Management
University of Leicester
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business And Financial Administration
Technological Institute of Higher Education
01.2003 - 01.2007