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Christos Marcou

Christos Marcou

Business Development Executive / Purchasing
Limassol,02

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Client Relations Manager

Uveler Marketing
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring that each account received personalized attention and care tailored to their unique needs and expectations.
  • Informed customers of additional services offered by company to develop opportunities for sales revenue.
  • Managed team of 3 for operations department.
  • Actively participated in networking events within industry circles in order to establish new connections as well as strengthen existing relationships.
  • Developed comprehensive client profiles to tailor solutions and improve personalized service delivery.
  • Developed customized client engagement strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in client retention and repeat business.

Business Development Executive and Consultant

FullSulate Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients, addressing their unique needs and helping them achieve their goals.
  • Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
  • Established and maintained key strategic partnerships within the oil & gas, marine, transportation, and environmental services sectors to drive product adoption.
  • Led market research initiatives to identify emerging trends and sustainability opportunities in industrial and marine environmental solutions.
  • Collaborated with regulatory bodies to ensure all business development activities complied with environmental and safety standards relevant to the oil spill response industry.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations while promoting biodegradable and environmentally friendly products.

Purchasing Officer

Marlow Navigation
10.2020 - 09.2024
  • Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, resulting in improved cash flow management for the company.
  • Evaluated potential suppliers based on their ability to meet delivery deadlines, product quality standards, and pricing competitiveness.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Led initiatives to streamline purchasing processes, reducing procurement cycle time and improving cost efficiency.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly cost accrual reports and monitor Dry Dock expenses to support budget control and financial reporting accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Technical Superintendent and cross-departmental teams to optimize vessel supply chain through effective national and international purchasing activities.
  • Collaborate with finance and operations teams to monitor purchasing budgets and control expenditures.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

Operator

M.S Security & Personnel Ltd.
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Operate and maintain marine security systems to ensure the safety of vessels and port facilities in compliance with ISPS code.
  • Monitor and report on maritime security threats and incidents, providing timely intelligence updates to management.
  • Collaborate with shipping agents, local authorities, and vessel crews to enforce compliance with maritime safety and security standards.
  • Manage emergency response procedures for security breaches or maritime incidents to minimize risks and ensure crew safety.


Purchaser

Columbia Shipmanagement
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for the technical supplies of 9 tanker vessels.
  • Supply of Columbia fleet and clients (250 vessels) with lub-oils.

Warehouse Coordinator

MUSKITA Aluminium Industries Ltd
10.2013 - 02.2017
  • Coordinated seamless communication between different departments for smooth order fulfillment across all stages of the supply chain process.
  • Built truck loading lists for drivers and facilitated loading processes between transportation and warehouse personnel.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Studies

Frederick University Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus.
04.2001 -

German Language And Literature

DeutschAkademie Wien
Vienna, Austria
10-2013

Skills

Project coordination

Interests

Fishing

Tennis

Certification

GDPR

Timeline

Client Relations Manager

Uveler Marketing
09.2024 - Current

Business Development Executive and Consultant

FullSulate Ltd.
06.2023 - Current

Purchasing Officer

Marlow Navigation
10.2020 - 09.2024

Operator

M.S Security & Personnel Ltd.
09.2019 - 09.2020

GDPR

05-2018

Achieving business objectives

11-2017

Environmental Copliance

10-2017

OHSAS 18001:2007

09-2017

ISO 14001:2015

07-2017

ISO 9001:2015

06-2017

ISM Code Awareness

06-2017

Purchaser

Columbia Shipmanagement
03.2017 - 05.2019

Warehouse Coordinator

MUSKITA Aluminium Industries Ltd
10.2013 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Studies

Frederick University Cyprus
04.2001 -

German Language And Literature

DeutschAkademie Wien
Christos MarcouBusiness Development Executive / Purchasing