Michal Sojka
Bis 2020, Branch Manager, C.H. Robinson
Bratislava, Slowakei
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Dynamic transport professional with over 17 years of international management experience and proven ability to successfully lead both freight and passenger road transport. Extensive hands-on experience managing relationships with key business partners, acquisition of new international customers and carriers combined with advanced commercial acumen to boost the corporate performance and profitability of diverse international organisations. • Strong interpersonal, communication, troubleshooting and collaborative teamwork skills with stakeholders at all levels • Self-Motivated to exceed corporate goals • Proven record of profitability and cost efficiency in operations and administration • Advanced mastery of transport management • Ability to succeed in variety of multicultural environments including small, medium, and large international companies
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Berufserfahrung von Michal Sojka
3 Jahre, Jan. 2021 - Dez. 2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
CARGOSAL / EUROFRIGO
Started a new branch from scratch in Slovakia. Built a profitable office with stable team, 8000 loads per year and turnover over € 5M. • Created sales and operations team from zero. • Developed start up branch operational plan focusing on maintaining low operating costs, while simultaneously driving revenue growth for maximum profitability.
11 Monate, Mai 2015 - März 2016
Managing Director / Geschäftsführer
Blaguss
Directed fleet of over 100 busses. Managed annual transportation budget of € 13M and supervised personnel staffs of up to 180. Oversaw international bus lines. • Significantly improved fuel economies and purchasing. • Successfully started new international bus line Vienna – Berlin.
1 Jahr und 11 Monate, Juli 2013 - Mai 2015
General Manager
Deutsche Post DHL Group
Led all activities within transport department. Oversaw the quality and budgetary efficiency for own fleet and sub-contractors to provide excellent transport service. Managed relationships with clients at senior country level. Implemented transport projects. Managed transportation budget of € 10M. Worked directly with warehouse teams. • Boosted profit of own business unit by 79%. • Recovered own fleet from losses to achieve profitability. • Transportation Control Tower set up for a new customer.
5 Jahre und 2 Monate, Juni 2008 - Juli 2013
Division Manager
LKW WALTER Internationale Transportorganisation AGLed two teams of transport managers. Implemented strategy to grow the profitability. Full P&L responsibility. Managed key accounts. Responsible for business development. Provided training, support and coaching for trainees. • Increased profit of own profit center by 55%. • 2 Awards in LKW WALTER championship in 2005 and 2008. • Turned around under-performing operation.
3 Jahre und 11 Monate, Aug. 2004 - Juni 2008
Transport Manager
LKW WALTER Internationale Transportorganisation AG- Organisation of Transports with focus on AT, UK, IRL, CZ and SK markets - Acquisition of new International Customers and Transport Partners - Key Account Management - Market Analysis - Pricing and Negotiations
Ausbildung von Michal Sojka
8 Monate, Sep. 2003 - Apr. 2004
BWL
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Universität Bayreuth
Management, Marketing, Erasmus Studienaufenthalt
1999 - 2004
BWL
Fakultät für Management, Comenius Universität Bratislava
Strategic Management
Sprachen
Deutsch
Fließend
Englisch
Fließend
Tschechisch
Fließend
Polnisch
Gut
Russisch
Grundlagen
Slovak Native
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