As Visit Finland Director for Spain & Italy my main role is promoting Finland as a unique travel destination for the b-to-b sector in close cooperation with our Finnish partners and travel professionals abroad
Execution, planning, development, co-ordination and project management of all sales activities including trade fairs, presentations and participation in public forums as Finland ambassador
Achieved overall target for Spain in 2019: + 8% Versus Previous Year
Number of Spanish overnights in Finland increased the most amongst all countries in the world
New market specific strategy implementation
Sales actions and campaigns to support VF target
CRM tracking
Strengthen Finland's image as safe travel destination.
GLOBAL SALES DEPARTMENT - SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER SPAIN
GATE GOURMET S.L.., Madrid
05.2017 - 06.2018
Being the main customer interface, including for contract, pricing, service and concept changes as well as business development ensuring that Gategroup delivers its commitments and maximize contract´s profitability
Deliver and managed the hub contract in MAD for Iberia Airlines (including Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling and Level Airlines) as part of IAG group, and develop the account across the breadth of Gategroup´s portfolio worldwide
Total Value of the agreement is approximately of 400 million Euros in revenue
On an annual basis, Gategroup provisions more than 70.000 flights for the airline
Develops business case analysis or product strategies with a focus on cross-brand product offerings developed in coordination with group companies
Engages in contract and pricing negotiations with customers including developing term sheets, reviewing contract proposals, analyzing customer proposals, and developing recommended counter-proposals
Constantly looking for ways to grow and develop the business through customer insights and feedback
Anticipate future customer requirements.
GLOBAL SALES DEPARTMENT - SALES / ACCOUNT MANAGER SPAIN
ETIHAD AIRWAYS P.J.S.C., Madrid
12.2014 - 05.2017
Hired by leading premium airline to launch sales and marketing for first-ever Madrid route with March 30, 2015 start date
Leveraged his extensive professional contact list of Travel Agencies and leading Spanish and international corporations to generate new business and new opportunities and expanding markets
Already secured sales of 12 Million Euros of the total 15 Million Euro first year sales target in just 7 months by focusing expansion on key business segments (i.e., Tour Operators, Corporate, OTA, Labor Traffic, SMEs, etc.)
Consistently promotes and negotiates commercial agreements with national corporate accounts and top chain Travel Agencies such as, Viajes El Corte Ingles, Amex, CWT, Last Minute Group, etc
Skilled professional presenter of sales and marketing programs that build brand awareness and create value with trade and airline equity partners (i.e., Alitalia, Air Berlin, Jet Airways, Virgin Australia, etc.)
Develops individual account management plans to ensure incremental revenue growth and expansion of market share
Cost effectively implements and manages sales territory marketing plan and related activities
Skilled with full content CRM and Market Intelligence Reports including Sales Force, MIDT, Prism.
Secured 70 signed corporate contracts worth more over 5 Million Euros in just 9 months
Exceeded target budget by more than 25% with top Spanish companies in the industrial, construction, communication and services sectors
Developed and executed detailed marketing plans and sales campaigns throughout the region
Interfaced with Press Media and Tourism Boards while representing airlines public Relations.
MARKETING MANAGER AND REGIONAL STATION MANAGER
AVIAREPS CO. LTD GSA., Madrid
03.2001 - 04.2002
I was the primary brand ambassador in Spain representing Etihad Airways, Ukraine International Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Transavia Airlines, Maersk-Air-Sterling, NationWide Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, National Airlines, Meridiana
Managed and coached a full-time staff of 7 employees with hiring and firing responsibility for two locations (Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas International airport and town office)
Consistently led team to successfully achieve target revenues and profitability Objectives for each airline represented
Spearheaded Spanish market strategic development of sales and marketing plan to expand each airline brand's market presence incorporating public speaking, major trade fairs/events, product presentations and public relations to trade and press (including drafting press releases)
Captured, analyzed and leveraged market Intelligence reporting in MIDT and Sales Force, E-Smash
Expert in communication with Civil Aviation Authorities, Embassies and Consulates
Madrid station Manager for Transavia Airlines (5 Years) / Ukraine International Airlines (7 Years).
BUSINESS TRAVEL DEPARTMENT
EL CORTE INGLÉS S.A., Madrid
06.1998 - 08.1999
Mixed branch servicing public and corporate customers
Reservation and Ticketing (Amadeus and Renfe)
Invoicing and Administration Control.
GLOBAL SALES DEPARTMENT - SALES / ACCOUNT MANAGER SPAIN
JAPAN AIRLINES CO., Madrid
07.1997 - 05.1998
Spearheaded sales promotion to agencies and corporations across Spain and Portugal through network of over 8,000 travel agents
Successfully achieved year over year budget revenue targets
Management of Group Reservations, Follow Up and Control
Executed marketing plan, sales campaign
Coordinated press and media and press release drafting
Captured sales data for market report development and analysis
Responsible to update and maintain Amadeus, Galileo & Internet content
Oversaw JAL Mileage Bank Frequent Flyer Program: Newsletter and Follow Up.
SALES DEPARTMENT
IBEROAMERICA TRAVEL AGENCY S.A., Madrid
07.1997 - 05.1998
Interfaced directly with corporate customers
Reservation and Ticketing (Amadeus)
Administration and Accounting (G-Savia).
OPERATIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
BUDGET RENT A CAR S.A., Madrid Barajas International
11.1996 - 06.1997
Reception/Reservations
Administration and Accounting
Commercial and Marketing.
RECEIVED PRESTIGIOUS 'BECAS TURISMO DE ESPAÑA' (SPANISH TOURISM AWARD - PAID)
SPANISH TOURIST OFFICE IN MÉXICO CITY, México D.F.
07.1996 - 08.1996
Relationship with Travel Agencies and other Companies
Press Releases & Public Relations Communications
Created Computerized Inventory of Stock, Accounting Plan
Edited and Published 1st Interoffice Monthly Newsletter
Advisor in some Studies about Spanish Tourism
Information about Places and Areas of interest to visit in Spain.
Education
EAE-Escuela de Administración de Empresas: ABA-Business Administration Degree -
Official School of Tourism, Madrid, University Degree in Business Management Specializing in Tourism
Additional Education -
Courses, Madrid, EAE-Escuela de Administración de Empresas
10.1996
Skills
Sales and Customer Service
Built a loyal customer base through outstanding service, knowledge, and personalized recommendations