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Hobbies and Interests
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Luis Hartmann

Luis Hartmann

Barcelona

Summary

Strategic Head of Expansion with a solid track record in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities. Skilled in market research, strategic planning and negotiation to drive growth and expansion. Strengths include relationship-building abilities, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills. Significant impact made in previous roles by consistently achieving expansion objectives and increasing market share.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Expansion

PDPAOLA
2023.05 - Current
  • Led strategic market analysis to identify and enter new regions.
  • Developed and executed expansion plans, achieving significant market growth.
  • Established and maintained key partnerships to facilitate market entry.
  • Managed budgets and ensured regulatory compliance for new market operations.
  • Collaborated with leadership teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Achievements:

  • Launched strategic new markets including China, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, France, and Greece through both corporate and franchising models.
  • Consolidated the retail presence of a digital-native brand by opening over 20 new points of sale, including monobrand stores and department store corners.

Expansion Manager

MANGO
2021.10 - 2023.05
  • Managed and executed expansion strategies for the Netherlands, Greece, Cyprus, Hungary, and Bulgaria.
  • Conducted market analysis and identified growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw the opening of new stores and ensured successful market entry.
  • Established key partnerships and managed local compliance.

Senior Wholesale Product & Sales Manager EUROPE

MANGO
2020.08 - 2021.10
  • Managed wholesale operations for all European partners
  • Led and mentored teams to ensure high performance and alignment with company goals.
  • Management of a large client portfolio
  • Budget negotiation
  • Definition of the sales strategy and development of action plans
  • In-showroom selling

Wholesale Product & Sales Manager

MANGO
2018.10 - 2020.08
  • Managed wholesale operations for German-speaking countries, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • Developed and executed strategies to drive sales growth and market presence.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key wholesale partners.
  • Oversaw compliance and optimized distribution channels.

Woman Product Manager

MANGO
2017.12 - 2018.10
  • Sell-out analysis
  • Assignment of the collection to the stores
  • Stock optimization
  • Support to the retail teams

Controlling (Internship)

LIDL ESPAÑA
2017.08 - 2017.12
  • Reporting of daily sales to Board of directors
  • Sales reports for all national branches
  • Sales Analysis

BERTELSMANN SE & CO. (Internship)
2013.09 - 2016.02

Education

Business Degree -

EDU Barcelona
Barcelona
05.2018

High school graduation (German Abitur) -

GERMAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA
05.2013

Skills

  • Customer Acquisition
  • Partnership Development
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • P&L Management
  • Contract negotiation skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Gastronomy
  • Football
  • Fashion & Design
  • Skiing & Snowboarding

Languages

Spanish
First Language
German
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Catalan
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Head of Expansion

PDPAOLA
2023.05 - Current

Expansion Manager

MANGO
2021.10 - 2023.05

Senior Wholesale Product & Sales Manager EUROPE

MANGO
2020.08 - 2021.10

Wholesale Product & Sales Manager

MANGO
2018.10 - 2020.08

Woman Product Manager

MANGO
2017.12 - 2018.10

Controlling (Internship)

LIDL ESPAÑA
2017.08 - 2017.12

BERTELSMANN SE & CO. (Internship)
2013.09 - 2016.02

Business Degree -

EDU Barcelona

High school graduation (German Abitur) -

GERMAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA
Luis Hartmann