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Aapo  Virolainen

Aapo Virolainen

Tampere

Summary

Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Salesspot Oy
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Contacted potential customers to capitalize on sales opportunities.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Toyota Kaivoksela
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Helped sales professionals maintain customer relationships by making follow up calls to recent buyers.
  • Prepared purchased vehicles and completed final delivery.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Delivered cars to customer doorsteps and business offices.

Maintenance Crew Member

YRA Oy/ Neste
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Followed routine maintenance checklist.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arkkdia Yhteislyseo
Klaukkala

BBA - Entrepreneurship And Team Leadership

Tampere University Of Applied Sciences
Tampere
01.2024

Skills

  • Sales
  • Customer Retention
  • Client Service
  • Digital Advertising
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Creative Solutions
  • Effective Communication
  • Persuasion Techniques

Additional Information

I'm passionate about innovative startup environments and contemporary work methodologies, I have actively engaged in the startup ecosystem. My entrepreneurial journey includes participating in the Redbrick Accelerator Program, where I contributed as a startup founder, gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience in growing a business from the ground up. Additionally, I have been an integral part of the SLUSH volunteer project, where I collaborated with a diverse team of professionals, honing my skills in project management and networking within the startup community.

Languages

Finnish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Swedish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Sales Representative

Salesspot Oy
04.2023 - 09.2023

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Toyota Kaivoksela
04.2019 - 12.2019

Maintenance Crew Member

YRA Oy/ Neste
04.2018 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Arkkdia Yhteislyseo

BBA - Entrepreneurship And Team Leadership

Tampere University Of Applied Sciences
Aapo Virolainen