Dimitris Samoutis

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 - 2009
      Master 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 - 2002
      Bachelor's degree Sociology
    • University of Cyprus

      1997 - 1999
      Department of Social and Political Sciences
  • Experience

    • Bank of Cyprus

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2013

      The 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 2013
      • Credit Risk Officer - Recoveries Department

        Nov 2009 - Dec 2010
      • Customer Service Representative

        Jan 2004 - Nov 2009
    • UPS

      Dec 2013 - Sept 2015
      Logistics Officer

      UPS 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 2016
      B2B Sales Executive

      Pan-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 2018
      Inernational Account Manager

      A. 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 2020
      Area Sales Manager

      Olivellas 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 - now
      Co-Founder

      Our 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 Negotiators
      Jun 2018
    • "Mutual fund sellers certification" completed upon successful examinations

      Hellenic Exchanges Group
      Mar 2007
    • "Certificate of professional competence" gained after successful examinations

      Bank of Greece
      Jul 2011