Qualifications
NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Business, Astana, Kazakhstan
Master of Business Administration, 2014-2015 Full Time MBA Program in Strategic Collaboration with DUKE University, the Fuqua School of Business, NC, USA
KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Physics Faculty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Bachelor of Physics, June, 2004. Special Department, Nuclear Physics Specialization, Theoretical and Experimental Sciences Institution
Career Summary
2014 Feb – 2014 Dec
SOLUTION EUROLAN EUROPE AB, Stockholm, Sweden (Production and Sales of Computer network solutions)
Business Development Manager in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
• Analysis and diagnostic of the local market
• Successfully improved sales upto 20% during one year
• Managed various marketing research projects to identify market potential
• Provided key information to the Executive Board which led to a decision to open a local market warehouse
2012 – 2014
BSI KAZAKHSTAN LLP, Almaty, Kazakhstan (Telecommunications Distributor)
Regional Sales Executive
• Sole management of the opening of flagship office in Astana
• Executed first sales of the branch
• Led coordination of warehouse operation, deliveries, logistics, consulting, accounting, negotiations and Business to Business sales
• Increased annual sales turnover from nil up to $500k
• Recruited and coached sales managers before leaving
2007 – 2012
LEGRAND GROUP SNC / LEGRAND KAZAKHSTAN LLP, Almaty/Astana, Kazakhstan (Leading manufacturer of low voltage electrical equipment)
Regional Commercial Representative, 2009 – 2012
• Increased brand recognition level in the region
• Promoted the solutions among potential customers
• Managed various presales activities
• Led the development of the Group beyond the area of responsibility
Sales Representative, 2008 – 2009
• Drafted and managed the basics and structure of sales policy of the company
• Led the initiation and execution of the sales process to foreign construction companies.
Logistics Specialist, 2007 – 2008
• Successfully implemented a Local Warehouse Project
• Coordinated shipments from the Global warehouse directly to the Local one
• Trained and coached a team during deliveries change processes
2005 – 2007
ALCAN PACKAGING KAZAKHSTAN LLP, Almaty, Kazakhstan (Paper packaging production)
Procurement and Purchasing Specialist
• Developed and applied the Instructions for Procurement processes
• Optimized time management within the department, made working process more effective
• Saved up to 26% of expenditure annual budget
Additional Information
• Advanced MS Excel User
• Languages: Kazakh – mother tongue, Russian – mother tongue, Turkish – Fluent, English – Advanced (IELTS 6.5)
• Experienced and confident presenter
• Able to work autonomously and within a team, quick learner
• Available to relocate for a suitable job opportunity (upon discussion)
