Maria Kalczyńska

Experience

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  Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Assistant Researcher in the Marketing Studies and Network Development department

  3 months internship as project manager responsible for analysing the demand for a new direct flight route.

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  Young Guns

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Personal Assistant

  Personal Assistant in a music management company providing bespoke entertainment for events, creating music groups from concept and developing music with major brands.

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  Shopbox

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Personal Assistant to the Founder

  I helped the company to grow into new markets via strategic partnerships. -Finding potential investors, -Maintaining relations with current clients,-Drafting business plans. As a PA to Christian Zigler I was also in charge of many organizational tasks (meetings preparation, seeking relevant information and any ad hoc activities).

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  Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Argentina

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Intern

  Assistance in political, economic, cultural and consular affairs. -Drafting reports from multilateral meetings,-Writing documents concerning international relations between Argentina and Poland, as well as between Argentina and the US, Uruguay and Paraguay.-Specific focus on the economic state of Argentina, the inflow of FDI into the country and its bilateral relations with the USA and Poland,-Translation and correction of consular documents.

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  Milestone Systems

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Associate Sales Supporter

  -Project management: organisation of campaigns for the EMEA region, planning of activities for the team, and work structuring.-Responsible for sales lead qualification primarily in Spanish and French speaking markets.-Lead Management in selected countries.-Event recruiting and follow ups.-Interaction with potential and existing customers and partners.

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  GreenChar

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Associate

  I worked on projects that aimed at promoting clean energy and empowering women, mainly from the slums. Building their confidence and the understanding of how to manage their own small businesses is a task far more difficult to put into reality than it seems on paper. It has been a very enriching experience and a real chock with the African business culture.

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  Unilever Food Solutions

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2020

  UFLP is a graduate program designed to develop future leaders. The program encompasses rotations within and across functions in an accelerated learning environment.1st rotation - field force (5months)2nd rotation - senior trade marketing specialist (1,1 year)- Global marketing plans adaptation to local clients needs- Exploration of new sales channels3rd rotation - project marketing manager (1year) - Brand entry strategy into the new categories- New products launch in 3 different markets- Creation & implementation of sustainability strategy for the biggest food brand in Poland Show less

  • Marketing Specialist Food

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Unilever Future Leaders Program

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2018
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  Novozymes

  Jun 2020 - May 2024

  Marketing Strategy creation and execution within Househoold Care, Consumers Bio-solutions, Novozymes largest division (supplying enzymes and unlocking claims to Unilever, P&G, RB, Henkel...)Main Responsibilities:• Regional Strategy• Product Portfolio Ownership (Incl.Strategic Pricing)• Business Development (launch of new products and concepts in the region)• Customer Pitches & Workshops for large and midsized FMCG companies• Market & Consumer Research• Digital MarketingHeaded Novozymes’ visibility in the industry within EuropePart of Industry Group Management TeamRun a group of 4 Marketing Assistants Show less

  • Regional Sales Marketing Manager (Europe)

    Jan 2022 - May 2024

  • Business Development Manager

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2022
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  Haleon

  Nov 2024 - now

  Global Marketing Manager