Constantine Goulas

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Area Sales Manager @ OPAP Stores

  • Education

    • Institute of Vocational Training at Ioannina

      1994 - 1996
      Automation Control systems Technician
    • Technical High school of Ioannina

      1990 - 1993
      Electronics Technician
  • Experience

    • Vodafone

      Apr 1999 - Jun 2020

      Research local market conditionsIdentify current and prospective sales and expansion opportunitiesDevelop forecasts, financial objectives and business plansMeet business goals and metricsDirect all operational aspects such as distribution operations, customer service, human resources, administration, marketing and salesBring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivationLocate areas for improvementPropose corrective actionsShare knowledge and insights with other branches and headquartersManage budget and allocate resources appropriatelyAddress customer and employee satisfaction issues promptlyAdhere to high ethical standardsComply with all regulations/applicable lawsPrepare and present reports on market movement and penetrationAreas of responsibility:-Epirus (Ioannina, Arta, Preveza, Thesprotia)-Corfu island-Lefkada -Western Macedonia (Kozani, Kastoria, Ptomemaida, Florina, Grevena) Show less

      • District Manager

        Aug 2006 - Jun 2020
      • Shop Manager

        Apr 2004 - Aug 2006
      • Product champion

        Apr 2003 - Apr 2004
      • Sales Representative

        Apr 2001 - Apr 2003
      • Computer Technician- support specialist

        Apr 1999 - Apr 2001
    • CONSTANTINE JAA GOULAS SKULL ART AND DESIGN

      Jun 2020 - now
      Founder
    • XSKULLIBUR APPAREL CLOTHING

      Jun 2020 - now
      Founder
    • ROCK_MY_DOG

      Sept 2020 - now
      Founder
    • Vodafone

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
      SOHO Business Advisor

      • Negotiating contracts with clients to ensure mutual satisfaction with each transaction • Preparing proposals for new business opportunities or contracts with existing clients • Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to increase future business opportunities • Scheduling appointments with prospective clients to discuss products or services offered by the company • Creating client proposals based on product information provided by marketing staff members • Keeping track of all communications with clients, such as hunting, emails, phone calls • Reviewing proposals from clients for possible problems or conflicts with company policies • Identifying potential customers through research and networking activities, then contacting them to set up meetings or presentations • Researching market trends to identify opportunities for new products or services that might appeal to specific clientsKPIs skills• 100% sales calls and sales volume target achievement weekly and monthly • 100% accuracy of data capture and sales entry submission • 0 upheld customer complaints monthly • On time reporting of activity, sales, leads and pipeline as required • Identify and communicate one new or improved way of working each quarter which will add value to the client and/or improve CPM ways of working Show less

    • OPAP

      Aug 2023 - now
      Area Sales Manager

      In charge of 59 OPAP stores at the local level.-Implementing the approved regional sales plan in his area of responsibility, focusing on increasing OPAP sales, stores’ profitability and customer experience-Conducting visits to stores according to plan and support the agents /partners regarding the alignment with OPAP’s processes, regulatory and operational standards, and Responsible Gaming-Being up to date with all changes in processes, procedures and standards providing the necessary information and update to the agents / partners-Assessing and validating that the stores operate in compliance with the sales processes, procedures and commercial policy providing clarification and support when required-Acting as the liaison between the agents / partners and OPAP’s teams to enable the effective communication and cooperation among all parties-Supporting all OPAP teams for the accurate execution of projects related to the retail network, e.g. in-store marketing, merchandising, product roll out, etc., informing agents and partners-Supporting the negotiations with current or potential agents / partners for the achievement of commercial agreements-Participating in the evaluation and assessment of new OPAP partners/ agents candidates-Participating in the identification locations for the expansion and/or optimization of the network for stores or indirect channels-Supporting the assessment and selection of potential agents / points of sales / stores, evaluating their applications and qualifications according to company’s standards-Developing periodic sales reports (annual, quarterly and monthly) on region or Account revenue results in association with sales targets-Changing Partners’ mindset and mentality towards a more entrepreneurial approach, enhancing their level of engagement to our strategy and retail initiatives Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Safe, consious, skilled and energy efficient driving lessons

      Driven by N Tsadaris
      Nov 2012
    • Trip to Antarctic managing teams through crisis

      SYNAPSES ON LIFE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
      May 2008
    • Sales coaching

      CONTAX A.E.
      Jan 2004
    • Sales technics & customer services

      CONTAX A.E.
      Nov 2003
    • Customer services

      JMK CONSULTING LTD
      Nov 1999
    • Business plan & coaching

      Response Business
      May 2013
    • P&L

      PwC Greece
      May 2016
    • Work hygiene & safety

      RMS RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
      Mar 2006
    • Negotiating skills

      Scotwork Hellas
      May 2014
    • Microsoft office & internet services

      Universal Certification Solutions - UNICERT
      May 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Constantine Goulas
      Innovation Award Vodafone Greece Jan 2017 Thrilled to be recognized for the idea, design, and development of a Commission & P&L tool tailored for Vodafone franchise partners.This tool was created to give our partners real-time insights into their performance, streamline financial tracking, and enable smarter, data-driven decisions that boost business outcomes.#Innovation #FranchiseSuccess #Vodafone #BusinessIntelligence #PartnershipMatters #Recognition
    • Awarded to Constantine Goulas
      Best business plan Vodafone Greece Jan 2013 Honored to have received the award for the Best Vodafone Business Plan at the Vodafone Greece 2012 contest.The case study focused on driving growth in prepaid mobile sales through alternative channels. By exploring innovative strategies and leveraging new opportunities, we were able to expand our reach and achieve significant sales growth.#Vodafone #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #SalesExcellence #Recognition #AlternativeChannels