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Jarmo Lahti

Sales
Vantaa

Summary

Dynamic Sales Supervisor at CEVA FREIGHT FINLAND OY with a proven track record in exceeding sales goals and enhancing team performance. Skilled in strategic planning and customer service, I effectively coached staff to achieve targets, fostering strong vendor relationships and driving operational efficiency. Passionate about building lasting client connections and optimizing sales processes.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Supervisor

CEVA FREIGHT FINLAND OY
09.2019 - Current
  • Worked jointly with team members to assist with closing sales, cross-selling and upselling of products and services.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Effectively coached team members to reach weekly and monthly sales goals.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Done all operational works for AIR & Sea freight , export and imports

Entrepreneur

Self Employed Services
06.2016 - 08.2019

Logistics consultation for AIR & SEA freight

Vice Managing Director

STELLA GLOBAL OY
01.2013 - 06.2016
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Product Manager Air & Sea

POSTEN LOGISTIK SCM OY
07.2004 - 12.2012
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Set goals and formalized policies to maximize team performance and keep project on-task.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Directed planning and budgeting efforts.
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.

Managing Director

MAHE FREIGHT FINLAND OY
12.2002 - 07.2004
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Country Manager

AIRBORNE EXPRESS FINLAND OY
04.2000 - 12.2002
  • Recruited, trained, and coached 20-member team to support company growth.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Product Manager

ASG AIR & SEA OY
05.1998 - 03.2000
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Set goals and formalized policies to maximize team performance and keep project on-task.
  • Directed planning and budgeting efforts.
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
  • AIRBORNE EXPRESS AIR FRIEGHT,SEA FREIGHT, EXPRESS AND SALES

Transportation Manager

ASG AIR & SEA OY
03.1996 - 04.1998
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Developed criteria and application instructions for federal and state public transportation programs.
  • Oversaw team of 10 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.

Logistics Coordinator

ASG AIR & SEA OY
01.1994 - 02.1996
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Implemented systems and procedures for accurate data collection and reporting.
  • Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
  • Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
  • Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
  • Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.

Traffic Coordinator

ASG AIR & SEA OY
01.1990 - 12.1993
  • Developed and deepened successful partnerships with representatives of diverse shipping companies.
  • Readied bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
  • Negotiated with carriers to secure best possible rates for clients and control costs.
  • Provided tracking information to enable clients to monitor progress of shipments.
  • Arranged delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
  • Prepared accurate cost estimates for international shipments to provide clients with exact fees and information.
  • Added insurance coverage to protect interest of client and shipment from loss or damage during transit.
  • Stayed on top of shipment locations and current status to update offices and customers.
  • Coordinated shipments, determining timely transport of goods from point of origin to final destination.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints, establishing trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Calculated weight, volume or cost of goods to be moved.

Export Specialist

JOHN NURMINEN OY
04.1989 - 12.1989
  • Verified shipments against documents to maintain accuracy.
  • Followed requirements and regulations for dangerous goods handling.

Warehouse Worker

Kesko
09.1987 - 03.1989
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

STAFF SERGEANT

FINNISH DEFENCE FORCES
09.1986 - 09.1987

MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE

Warehouse Worker

Kesko
06.1984 - 08.1986
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.

Education

DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION - DOMESTIC TRANSPORATION

AEL
HELSINKI
10-1996

Construction Drawing - Architecture

Tikkurilan Ammattikoulu
Vantaa
05-1983

Warehousing And Transportation Mangaement - Logistics Management

Markkinointi Instituutti
08-1996

High School Diploma -

Koivukylän Lukio
Vantaa
05-1986

Skills

  • Goals and performance
  • Sales team oversight
  • Sales team assistance
  • Report writing and budgeting
  • Customer service
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Performance tracking
  • Sales training
  • Problem-solving
  • Sales coaching
  • Sales reporting
  • Training staff
  • Team building
  • Cold calling
  • Operations
  • Expense control
  • Delegation skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff training
  • Event planning
  • Meeting quotas

Accomplishments

* Completed IATA DGR training over 10 times

* Completed IATA air freight training

*Completed multiple management trainings

Certification

* Iata DGR certificate

Additional Information

I have been involved with local Politics in Vantaa 2019-2025, served in few commitees and Juror in Itä-uudenmaan Court

with close 50 cases.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

I am Finland's Hall of Fame member #38, I have played my self between 1982-1998 in Finnish National league, Swedish national League,

European Football League, I have won 5 times Finnish Championships as player.

After I have retired from playing, I have been coaching from Mens National team to U11 Juniors and Women Finnish National league teams, I have won  championships in every level. Some levels multiple times in row. Also I have been Helsinki Roosters President

from 2000 to 2020 and now as honorary President. During my presidency we have won multiple Championships with all our teams.

 

  

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Sales Supervisor

CEVA FREIGHT FINLAND OY
09.2019 - Current

Entrepreneur

Self Employed Services
06.2016 - 08.2019

Vice Managing Director

STELLA GLOBAL OY
01.2013 - 06.2016

Product Manager Air & Sea

POSTEN LOGISTIK SCM OY
07.2004 - 12.2012

Managing Director

MAHE FREIGHT FINLAND OY
12.2002 - 07.2004

Country Manager

AIRBORNE EXPRESS FINLAND OY
04.2000 - 12.2002

Product Manager

ASG AIR & SEA OY
05.1998 - 03.2000

Transportation Manager

ASG AIR & SEA OY
03.1996 - 04.1998

Logistics Coordinator

ASG AIR & SEA OY
01.1994 - 02.1996

Traffic Coordinator

ASG AIR & SEA OY
01.1990 - 12.1993

Export Specialist

JOHN NURMINEN OY
04.1989 - 12.1989

Warehouse Worker

Kesko
09.1987 - 03.1989

STAFF SERGEANT

FINNISH DEFENCE FORCES
09.1986 - 09.1987

Warehouse Worker

Kesko
06.1984 - 08.1986

DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION - DOMESTIC TRANSPORATION

AEL

Construction Drawing - Architecture

Tikkurilan Ammattikoulu

Warehousing And Transportation Mangaement - Logistics Management

Markkinointi Instituutti

High School Diploma -

Koivukylän Lukio
Jarmo LahtiSales