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Béla Szalmás

Béla Szalmás

Halasztelek

Summary

Sales expert prepared for leadership roles. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and enhance client relationships. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability, strategic planning, and effective communication. Skilled in market analysis, lead generation, and negotiation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Hamlet Protein
10.2024 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Implemented CRM systems for better tracking of leads, improving follow-up processes and communication within the team.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to adapt sales strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Business Manager

AB Vista
12.2013 - 08.2024
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent follow-ups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
  • Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
  • Implemented CRM systems for better tracking of leads, improving follow-up processes and communication within the team.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to adapt sales strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • Implemented comprehensive customer relationship management strategy, improving client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Improved sales forecasting accuracy, utilizing data analytics to predict market trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify new opportunities and trends.
  • Expanded market share by identifying and penetrating untapped markets.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Business Manager

DuPont Danisco Animal Nutrition
05.2012 - 11.2013
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent follow-ups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
  • Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
  • Implemented CRM systems for better tracking of leads, improving follow-up processes and communication within the team.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to adapt sales strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently, through strategic planning and execution of targeted sales initiatives.

Sales Director

Panadditiv LTD
01.2009 - 04.2012
  • Led a high-performing sales team through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with a focus on fostering long-term relationships, consistently addressing client needs, and providing exceptional service.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the sales department, regularly organizing workshops and skill-building sessions for employees at various levels of expertise.
  • Managed relationships with key industry stakeholders, attending conferences and networking events to further establish the company''s presence in relevant circles.
  • Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives.
  • Expanded market presence through targeted prospecting efforts, leading to increased brand awareness and new business opportunities.
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to help sales campaigns reach target audiences.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Education

Master of Science - Agriculture

University of Agricultural Sciences
Debrecen, Hungary
06.2000

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Goals and performance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales expertise
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales planning
  • Goal setting
  • New business development
  • CRM software
  • Promotional sales events
  • Sales team training

Languages

Hungarian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Sales Manager

Hamlet Protein
10.2024 - Current

Business Manager

AB Vista
12.2013 - 08.2024

Business Manager

DuPont Danisco Animal Nutrition
05.2012 - 11.2013

Sales Director

Panadditiv LTD
01.2009 - 04.2012

Master of Science - Agriculture

University of Agricultural Sciences
Béla Szalmás