Robert Bakirov

Experience

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  STARAYA KREPOST - cosmetic marketing

  Sept 2004 - Jan 2008

  International Sales Manager

  Ensured 20% annual growth of international exhibitors.

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  Reed Exhibitions

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2010

  International Sales Agents’ Manager

  Realized 25% growth of international exhibitors in two years, increased sales agent network capacity by 20%. Led visitor data base improvement: embedded automated visitors` personal information update. Qualified visitors increased by 20%. Decreased visitor promotion costs by 10%. Initiated e-ticket sales project, which was successfully launched in 2012.

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  Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Project Manager

  Successfully organized first Korea-Russia investment forum with over 250 attendees. Defined 10+ Russian investment projects, up to €300M value each, and set a ground for partnerships between project owners/operators and Korean engineering companies. Involved in preparation and signing the MoUs between Skolkovo Fund and Korean Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and RUSNANO and Korea Institute of Advancement of Technology.

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  Deutsche Messe RUS

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2022

  Operations Manager, Project Manager

  Retained the company`s staff during Covid-19 pandemic. Grew the exhibition project team from 0 to 5 employees. Managed the creation and launch of two IT products: exhibitors` online shop and online expo platform. Launched SEO and SEA for professional audience in Russia, EU and Turkey. Led a team of staff related to SEO / SEA. Led international b2b sales in woodworking, HVAC&R, metalworking and intralogistics industries. Organized 10 Russian buyer delegations totaling 200 people to exhibitions in Turkey and China. Show less

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  DM RUS

  Oct 2022 - now

  Deputy General Manager

  Organizing good trade shows, doing international sales, integrating digital tools in the company