Mag. Djordje Djokovic

Manage all processes of Arreda’s 3 different business streams – commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment, real estate, and planting of Paulownia trees. Enable efficient market penetration by conducting market research and identifying different business models, including consolidation of sales and predictable budgeting.

Managed and led all independent operators and chains, including distributors and dealers (IGA, Food Works, Night Owl). Increased sales by 15% in 8 months by building a new dealers network and reanimating direct sales. Streamlined the company’s business operations by addressing and resolving business and debt issues, introducing new install and warranty partners, and mitigating the effect of losing the company’s biggest client in Australia.

Established De Rigo Russia by negotiating and achieving deals with an established dealer network. Managed the Russian market and opened an office in Moscow. Cut transportation costs by EUR 500k+ and optimized transportation operations by setting Semi Knock Down (SKD) production in the Moscow area.

Achieved annual sales of EUR 5M in 2003 and 2004 by developing and introducing a sales strategy for new markets including Russia, Greece, Ukraine, Lebanon, Algeria, Tunis, Balkans, and Baltic. Maximized sales opportunities by demonstrating exceptional knowledge of local markets, conditions and competition, and leading communication with existing corporate partners, dealers, distributors, and direct sales efforts.

Main duties were to keep sales and import budget under control and to find, marketing and price new products in order to get more income to boost our budget possibilities. Exhibitions, visit to factories, Presentation to new brands to company stuff and to dealers and distributors. Marketing and organisation of exhibitions and promotion of new prospective imported goods. www.rproject.ru

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international economic relations, MEO