Istvan Lechner

Experience

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  Howdy Group Ltd

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

  QA manager
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  Compass EIK

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2010

  Project manager
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  United Nations

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2011

  Youth Delegate of Hungary
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  Gold Consulting

  Dec 2010 - Nov 2012

  Online marketing manager
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  Samsung Electronics

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  Brand Admbassador

  Working within the Samsung IM Division, responsible for building strong professional relationships with channel Retail teams to maximize sell out potential in all Samsung touch points.Working closely with retail staff and fellow ambassadors, coach and develop self and others to achieve top level results.Main Duties and Areas of Responsibility:• To build a consistent brand experience in stores (formulate a process structure and templates to ensure consistent and efficient execution)• Train retail staff on the latest product range and advantages over competitors products• Ensure store staff knows and follows the optimal upsell path• Assist product teams in delivering in-store executions for key products to a high brand standard• Identify issues and find solutions before problems arise Show less

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  Sony

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  As European Sales Support Team Lead I'm responsible for the Sales Support Team for the UK & Ireland market. At the newly established Sales Business Operations platform I had the opportunity to transfer knowledge from the sales companies and further develop it to achieve higher support standards. The responsibilities include executing, reviewing and implementing new processes and procedures within Sales Order Processing, Commercial Investment, Master Data and Category Supply. • Ownership of SOX audit processes,ensuring compliance, reporting and escalating exceptions• Ensuring SOP, CI, Master Data and Cat. Supply KPIs and SLAs are met• To ensure an effective use of inventory supporting the sell through focus to maximize sales and Marginal profit•Implementing and maintaining high traffic e-commerce and financial platforms in order to minimize manual SOP• Liaising with cross-functional business stakeholders• Change management, overseeing knowledge transfer from in country teams to the SBO platform• Designing and implementing changes in SAP and other ERP systems in order to meet business needs Show less As a European Sales Support Specialist I've been responsible for various tasks to support sales staff across the UK, Benelux and Nordic Countries. My tasks included:• Creating and maintaining sales orders in SAP, liaising with stakeholders ensuring deliveries are actively managed and any changes are communicated to the customers• Managing faulty stock returns ensuring they meet the customers' contracted terms• Providing support for dealers and key account managers with dealer net website access and roles set up• Managing financial promotions in internal systems in order customers can claim for them• Resolving dispute cases Show less As a Sony Brand Ambassador I looked after several key retailers in the South Wales area. The job role focused on increasing the market share of Sony in the home entertainment segment though field marketing. The weekly and quarterly targets were closely monitored by the business. My daily tasks included:• Maintaining the display area in the stores to stand out from competitors and make the Sony range demo ready for customers to enjoy the overall experience.• Staff training in store in order to keep them up to date to changes and new technology ranges. Main focus is held on TV/AV and Blu Ray player ranges to ensure staff have all the information to upsell.• Monitoring and reporting stock and sales data to ensure all key models are on display and available for purchase Show less

  • Pan European Sales Strategy & Planning Assistant Manager, Commercial Investment

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  • European Sales Support Team Lead - SBO

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • European Sales Support Specialist

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Brand Ambassador

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Sufni Textil

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2020

  Marketing Manager

  As an SME Owner and Marketing Manager, I oversee the many processes within the company. As someone with no prior experience in the Textile industry, I apply the management and business practices that I have previously used in the consumer electronics sector. I facilitate the growth of the business by identifying opportunities that others might miss and find partnerships with companies from other disciplines.

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  Vestalux

  Dec 2019 - now

  General Manager
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  Társadalmi Vállalkozások Országos Szövetsége

  Apr 2020 - now

  President
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  Ökodeko

  Sept 2023 - now

  Co-Owner

  As a passionate advocate for inclusive design, I lead innovation at ÖkoDeko, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. Our company specializes in crafting high-quality wooden toys and home decor, leveraging advanced CAD and CAM technologies.My expertise lies in creating accessible design solutions that not only meet but exceed market expectations. By integrating inclusive design principles with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, we're proving that social responsibility and business success can go hand in hand.At ÖkoDeko, we're not just creating products; we're shaping a more inclusive future. Our team, primarily composed of skilled professionals with disabilities, demonstrates daily how diversity drives innovation and quality.Specialties:Inclusive DesignSocial Enterprise ManagementCAD/CAM Technology IntegrationAccessible Product DevelopmentWorkforce Diversity & InclusionLet's connect to discuss how inclusive design can transform your products and workplaces! Show less