Ekaterina

Experienced Head Of International Business with a demonstrated history of working in the international trade and development industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Intercultural Communication, Analytical Skills, LED Lighting Systems, and Public Speaking.
35 y/oOthersLive in ShanghaiNationality Russia
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Summary

4-years’ accomplishment surpassing ambitious sales objectives within the LED industry. Tireless sales hunter, able to build relationships and secure new clients in International markets. Growth-focused in stewarding accounts to ensure loyalty and increase

Work experience

Associate Wealth Consultant

deVere China
2017.12-Current(7 years)
We help our clients, who are primarily expatriates and international investors, reach, and often exceed, their financial goals. Working closely with them, we devise, implement and manage bespoke financial strategies and solutions that help them create, grow and maximise wealth.

Head of International Business Department

StrongLED
2016.08-2017.05(9 months)
Successfully managed an International territory, spanning six continents. Identified, researched, and engaged with prospective clients in International markets to secure multi-year LED Lighting supply contracts; held responsibility for $200k in monthly account revenue. Recruited and led an international team of four sales engineers; coached and trained them to achieve individual and company objectives. Key Accomplishments: • Secured $5 million in revenue in 2016 and 2017, more than 23% above plan. • Built and established business relationships with the governments of Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which led to the finalization of LED projects, worth $1.5 millions. • Improved product marketability and developed sales strategies in close collaboration with senior management; submitted logical sales forecasts, growth plans, and budgets.

Sales Engineer

StrongLED
2014.12-2016.08(2 years)
Gained access to key decision makers at International companies and built rapport to establish and grow business relationships. Presented the product range and utilized consultative selling skills to gain an understanding of client needs and develop mutually beneficial customized solutions. Key Accomplishments: • Planned, strategized and executed a business expansion into Russia and former soviet republics, identifying over 500 prospective accounts and developing detailed plans of action and sales forecasts. • Expanded brand recognition and grew sales by actively promoting the company at international trade shows and executing social media and advertising campaigns. • Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets and provided in-depth technical consultations to clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

Educational experience

University of Leeds

International Business
2012.09-2013.12(a year)
Dissertation was entitled “Problems of effective utilization of drilling cuttings and its further exploitation: A Global problem, A Siberian example - qualitative analysis ” (awarded 70%).

Tomsk State University

International Relations
2007.09-2011.07(4 years)
My final year dissertation was entitled “Development of the European integration in 1955-1957 and the position of Great Britain, France and Western Germany” (Distinction).
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