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Jere Astrén

Jere Astrén

Helsinki, Finland

Summary

Entrepreneurship oriented, results-driven and well-educated business professional with an exceptional leadership, sales and negotiation skills, who has successfully progressed from Sales Director role to CEO, Partner and Board Member at fast-growing Scandinavian technology company, seeking new and a challenging business opportunities to leverage my expertness.

Specialities that I possess, along with leadership, sales and negotiation skills, are creating innovative strategies, driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional business outcomes. Proven track record of exceeding targets and cultivating strong client relationships. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic vision, effective decision-making, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Achieved four (4) year academic scholarship from exceptional studies at private university in the USA, while attending the university's D1 ice hockey team. Even though, playing sports while studying, I graduated with high grades, which demonstrates my time management skills and eager to grow as a person every day.

Private university studies of Entrepreneurship and International Business at Clarkson University taught me the basics of overall business, while my experience in the business world as a leader, CEO and Board Member, has shaped me to a young and hungry business professional with eager to challenge myself everyday.

Work History

CEO

inBliss Oy Ltd.
Helsinki, Finland
09.2021 - Current
  • Improved business profits through strategic updates to processes and procedures: Integrated new sales strategies, turned software offering into SaaS (Software as a Service)- model, in order to grow the company's MRR and ARR while making customers easier to acquire software services because of lower acquisition cost compared to one-time purchase.
  • Created and implemented policies and objectives to improve productivity and maximise investment return.
  • Established new Sales and Marketing teams with new KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
  • Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
  • Developed and implemented 3-year strategic plan informing future business expectations and direction.
  • Strengthened valuable industry partnerships to drive engagement and revenue streams.
  • Took feedback from employees to develop internal policies for positive company culture.

Chief Operating Officer

inBliss Oy Ltd.
Helsinki, Finland
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Created innovative business solutions to drive the brand to success.
  • Refined organisational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
  • Instilled an attitude of teamwork and collaboration for productive working relationships.
  • Improved operational performance in line with strategic objectives.
  • Led response to Covid-19 pandemic, implementing new ways of working and continuous improvement policies to maintain high level of performance.
  • Provided exceptional operational delivery across a diverse portfolio.
  • Motivated staff to drive delivery and exceed targets.

Sales Director

inBliss Oy Ltd.
Helsinki, Finland
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches.
  • Attended industry and company-specific events as representative.
  • Monitored and analysed market trends and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for segment expansion.
  • Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion efforts.
  • Built focused new client networks, growing business opportunities and increasing revenue possibilities.
  • Analysed industry and competitor trends to enhance sales strategy.
  • Strengthened profit opportunities through targeted customer relationship development, continually meeting sales objectives.
  • Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients.
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Updated CRM software with contract records, renewal timeframes and customer details.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
  • Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
  • Partnered with internal teams to identify, present and close opportunities with new clients.
  • Reinforced branding initiatives by coordinating presentations and creating marketing campaigns to maximise outreach.
  • Strengthened revenue opportunities by developing tailor-made sales strategies based on industry trend and competitor analysis.

Lifeguard

City of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Consistently checked water temperatures, pH and chlorine levels to safeguard swimmers' health.
  • Rendered basic first aid assistance, minimising patron discomfort whilst coordinating additional support services.
  • Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
  • Set up pool equipment, supervising patrons to avoid misuse, damage and injury.

Real Estate Agent

RE/MAX
Helsinki, Finland
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Wrote contracts between buyers and sellers and ensured adherence.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings, addressing issues effectively for speedy resolution.
  • Developed close relationships with area realtors and promoted builders to boost referral network.
  • Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers.
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.

Seasonal Sales Assistant

Hockey Corner
Helsinki, Finland
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Strengthened customer's relationship with brand through each sale and interaction.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Regularly replenished stock, prioritising best sellers and notifying management of low stock levels to maximise sales.
  • Politely interacted with customers whilst processing payments, taking opportunities to apply upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Acted as friendly and reliable point of contact for customers on shop floor.
  • Strengthened customer's relationship with brand through each sale and interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and International Business

Clarkson University
New York, USA
08/2016 - 07/2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Business and Economics

Helmi Business College
Helsinki, Finland
06/2011 - 06/2014

Skills

  • Operational leadership
  • Innovative decision-making
  • Exceptional Sales and Negotiation skills
  • Innovative business strategies
  • Sales Growth
  • Growing MRR and ARR
  • (SaaS), (PaaS), etc, -Business models
  • Team leading and training
  • Business development
  • Business planning
  • Business management
  • Fundraising

Languages

English
Fluent
Finnish
Native

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Take risks, if you win you will be happy, if you lose you will be wiser
Jere Astrén