Tomas Chrastil
Bis 2023, Regional Account Director, ZTE
Praha 5, Tschechische Republik
Über mich
With over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in the telco sector, I am a Regional Account Director at ZTE Corporation, responsible for the terminals business development in Czech Republic and Slovakia. I manage the full product portfolio, including 4G/5G MBB and FWA devices, smartphones, tablets, ecosystem products, WIFI routers, xDSL, FTTx, Set-top-Boxes, and more. I have a proven track record of negotiating commercial conditions and contracts with customers, setting up and implementing business and marketing strategies, and cooperating with internal and external partners on group carrier level. I am also a Global Account Manager for PPF Telecom group, covering multiple CEE markets and channels. I am motivated by new challenges and opportunities to grow the business and deliver value to the customers. I have excellent interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset, and I value teamwork and collaboration.
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Berufserfahrung von Tomas Chrastil
1 Jahr, Jan. 2023 - Dez. 2023
Regional Account Director
ZTE
• Orchestrated growth initiatives for terminal business, driving regional market expansion • Executed key account management strategies across carrier, open market, and ODM channels, ensuring comprehensive market coverage • Fostered collaborative relations at the group carrier level, enhancing BuyIn and VPC efficiency • Served as the Global Account Manager for PPF Telecom group • Devised and implemented targeted business and marketing strategies to strengthen market position and brand visibility
1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Feb. 2021 - Okt. 2022
Regional Sales Manager Eastern Europe & DACH
Inseego
• Spearheaded carrier business growth initiatives across Eastern Europe and DACH regions • Managed a portfolio of 4G/5G MBB, MIFI, FWA, and IoT devices, as well as cloud-based services • Acted as Global Account Manager for major carrier groups including A1 and PPF Telecom • Collaborated at the group carrier level, coordinating with entities like BuyIn, VPC, Tele2, Telia, Hutchison • Negotiated and secured key commercial agreements, optimizing contract terms in line with customer demands and business goals
8 Jahre und 8 Monate, Juli 2012 - Feb. 2021
Country manager Czech republic & Slovakia
TCL Communication
• Pioneered TCL, Alcatel, and Blackberry mobile products in the CZ & SK, including smartphones, tablets, mobile broadband, FWA, IoT, wearables and accessories • Managed a multifaceted team, overseeing Technical, After Sales, Marketing, and operations • Expanded carrier and open market channels • Developed and executed product and pricing strategies, optimizing product selection to increase market share • Led forecasting and business development initiatives • Orchestrated comprehensive marketing strategies
• Directed the sales office, steering the strategic course for broadband business unit • Crafted and implemented localized sales and marketing strategies, bolstering the market presence of products like DECTs, FAX, MFDs, pico projectors, SetTopBoxes, and xDSL/FTTx Broadband • Drove the expansion of the sales network, collaborating with operators, CES, FMCG, OER and CSS • Provided leadership for the Key Account Management and Office Management teams
1 Jahr und 10 Monate, Sep. 2010 - Juni 2012
Authorized independent Iomega representative for Czech Republic and Slovakia
Iomega
- Lead business, driving and developing B2C and B2B partner channels (IT distributors, value added resellers, consumer electronic retail, Telco operators, e-shops, etc.) - Channel business and marketing activity
• Directed the sales office, steering the strategic course for broadband business unit • Crafted and implemented localized sales and marketing strategies, bolstering the market presence of products like DECTs, FAX, MFDs, pico projectors, SetTopBoxes, and xDSL/FTTx Broadband • Drove the expansion of the sales network, collaborating with operators, CES, FMCG, OER and CSS • Provided leadership for the Key Account Management and Office Management teams
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, März 2006 - März 2007
Key Account Manager / Sales Manager
Walmsley enterprises international (Automax)
- Drive sales network for FMCG, DYI and gas stations (Tesco, Globus, Spar, OBI, Bauhaus, Hornbach, Lekkerland, OMV, Benzina, PapOil, etc.) - Negotiate sales conditions and prepare year contracts, customer business development strategy, range & space management, promo actions - Active search of new business opportunities in different market segments - Cooperating on company strategy and liability for 70% turnover - Lead and motivate 12 sales representatives, back office and billing teams
4 Monate, Aug. 2005 - Nov. 2005
Key Account Manager
SSL Czech republic s.r.o. (brands Durex, Scholl and Kamill)
- Drive sales network for FMCG (Tesco, Rossmann, Carrefour, Spar, Delvita, Rossmann, Lekkerland OK Foods, Datart) - Negotiate sales conditions and prepare year contracts, sales data processing and evaluation, customer business development strategy, range & space management, negotiate and preparation promo actions, merchandising
3 Jahre und 11 Monate, Sep. 2001 - Juli 2005
Senior Key Account Manager Hypermarkets
Czech Telecom, a.s.
- Drive sales network for FMCG in Residential segment department - Indirect sales of internet xDSL products in retail FMCG market (Datart, Electroworld, Makro, Carrefour, etc.), responsible for sales plan - Lead and motivate team of 3 sales representatives - Negotiate sales conditions and prepare contracts with electronics chains, hypermarkets, telecoms, IT and consumer electronics distributors - Sales and marketing strategy - build, expand, motivate and support the sales network - Sales process management
3 Jahre und 7 Monate, Nov. 1997 - Mai 2001
Digital Channel Manager
Foto-World (Kodak), spol. s r.o.
- Created, drove and supported the distribution network of Kodak Digital Products. - Built price strategy, sales and marketing policy - Participated in active sales, marketing and technical communication with Kodak, including foreign sales - technical trainings and country presentations - Marketing activities: ATL - Advertising in professional media, BTL - POS materials, presentations and trainings, direct marketing, web pages and exhibitions, PR
8 Monate, Apr. 1997 - Nov. 1997
Sales Representative
AutoCont Praha s.r.o.
Processed end user and dealer / reseller orders
Ausbildung von Tomas Chrastil
1994 - 1995
Machine Engieneering
CVUT
1990 - 1994
Machine Engineering High School
Na Trebesine
CAD / CAM
Sprachen
Englisch
Fließend
Tschechisch
Muttersprache