
Dimitris Samoutis

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About me
Co-Founder at Greek Food Mate Co-Owner at Elainos-Olive Products
Education

HELLENIC MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (EEDE)
2008 - 2009Master of Business Administration (MBA)Activities and Societies: Thesis Subject: Build a business plan for a Greek company

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
1999 - 2002Bachelor's degree Sociology
University of Cyprus
1997 - 1999Department of Social and Political Sciences
Experience

Bank of Cyprus
Jan 2004 - Jan 2013The Bank of Cyprus Group offers a wide range of financial products and services globally. With over 500 retail branches in the UK, Russia, Greece, Cyprus, Ukraine and Romania, the Bank of Cyprus Group employs over 11,000 people worldwide.
Personal Banker
Dec 2010 - Jan 2013Credit Risk Officer - Recoveries Department
Nov 2009 - Dec 2010Customer Service Representative
Jan 2004 - Nov 2009

UPS
Dec 2013 - Sept 2015Logistics OfficerUPS is a global company and the largest shipment/logistics company in the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistic services. We deliver more than 15 million packages a day to more than 6.1 customers in more than 220 countries and territories around the world.Responsibilities:- Co-ordinate with respective departments & suppliers for orders & delivery- Handle documentation and reporting- Communicate with client to ensure services required by customers are met- Coordinate with internal parties to ensure services meet with customers' requirement- Perform any other duties as assigned- Update shipment information in database- Ensure that all items are properly numbered and tagged- Dispose of unserviceable or damaged items Show less

Pan-direkt
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016B2B Sales ExecutivePan-direkt is a printing company, which provides a wide line of print products (offset and digital) and offers a full range of direct marketing services. We help our clients to communicate straight to their customers with advertising techniques that can include database marketing, fliers, catalogues, promotional letters. We have the experience and the knowledge to support your sales and marketing team. We consider ourselves your best partner.Responsibilities:- Build good working relationships- Understand the needs of the customers- Research the market and related products- Present the product or service in a structured professional way face-to-face.- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media. Show less

A. Hatzopoulos S.A.
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018Inernational Account ManagerA. Hatzopoulos S.A. is the leading flexible packaging converter in Greece. The company employs over 300 people and exports in over 25 countries, generating more than 70% of our annual turnover and having sales offices in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Serbia and Bulgaria.Responsibilities:- Develope long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients in Austria, Italy, Albania, Hungary.- Liaise with existing clients to identify new business opportunities.- Travel and set up meetings with potential and existing clients. - Negotiate on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and manager.- Implement sales strategies that lead to high consumer satisfaction.- Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams.- Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust.- Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts.- Collaboration with the customer support department in an effort to meet performance objectives.- Responsible for setting of and deliverance of business metrics; Turnover, profit, product portfolio etc.- Motivate and set task directions for team members without direct hierarchical control. - Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences Show less

Olivellas SA
Jun 2018 - Mar 2020Area Sales ManagerOlivellas S.A. is a family company, located in Halkidiki Greece. Founded in 1993, Olivellas SA is specialized in processing, packaging and exporting Greek olives. Certified by IFS:v7, BRC v:7, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, Kosher, Halal and applies ISO 14001:2004. The company exports high quality olives to more than 50 countries in all over the world. The total olive capacity is over than 8.000-9.000 tons annually. Currently, Olivellas occupies about 65-70 employees.Responsibilities:- Finding new customers and constantly expanding the business- Reaching the targets and goals set for my area- Establishing, maintaining and expanding your customer base- Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market- Developing sales strategies and setting targets- Monitoring sales data and keeping up to date with current market trends and customer needs- Keeping up to date with products and competitors Show less

Greek Food Mate
Mar 2020 - nowCo-FounderOur philosophy focuses on connecting the Greek suppliers with the international market. Join us if you want to be a part of this project.
Licenses & Certifications

Certified Professional Negotiator
Academy of Professional NegotiatorsJun 2018
"Mutual fund sellers certification" completed upon successful examinations
Hellenic Exchanges GroupMar 2007
"Certificate of professional competence" gained after successful examinations
Bank of GreeceJul 2011
Languages
- grGreek
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- itItalian
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