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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Additional Information
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Katja Käräjämies

Katja Käräjämies

Tampere / Helsinki

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Loihe Oy
08.2021 - Current
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings by tailoring solutions to individual needs.
  • Identified and tapped into new markets, significantly expanding customer base.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Telemarketer B-2-B

Elisa Oyj
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed a high volume of calls daily while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.
  • Generated new leads through targeted cold calling efforts, expanding the company''s client base.
  • Completed daily and weekly sales reporting using assigned tools.
  • Informed current and prospective customers of promotions and new or upgraded products.

Sales associate

Lucky Brand
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Administration Assistant

Bronto Skylift Inc
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • General Administration
  • Local HR support
  • US marketing support and being part of the global Bronto Marketing Group
  • Innovating and opening the Global online Bronto store for business give aways
  • Responsible for assortment decisions of promotional items and Business give aways globally
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.

Sales manager

Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Heading responsibility for department of business gifts
  • Communication with principals abroad
  • Budget planning and strategic planning
  • Analysis of profitability
  • Assortment decisions and pricing

Sales Representative

Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
01.1996 - 12.2004

Office Worker

Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
01.1992 - 01.1996

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki, Finland

Skills

  • Great communication
  • Deep knowledge of sales and purchasing
  • Budget and strategic planning
  • Analysis of profitability
  • Result oriented
  • Manage many tasks at once
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

References

  • Leo-Dan Bensky, Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
  • Antti Rauhala, Bronto Skylift Oy
  • Carol Fontaine, Lucky Brand
  • Jani Peltonen, Elisa Oyj

Additional Information

NATIONALITY: Finnish, U.S. citizen.

Personal Information

Nationality: Finnish US citizen

Timeline

Sales Representative

Loihe Oy
08.2021 - Current

Telemarketer B-2-B

Elisa Oyj
01.2020 - 07.2021

Sales associate

Lucky Brand
01.2016 - 09.2017

Administration Assistant

Bronto Skylift Inc
01.2013 - 01.2016

Sales manager

Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
01.2004 - 12.2007

Sales Representative

Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
01.1996 - 12.2004

Office Worker

Oy Anglo Nordic Ab
01.1992 - 01.1996

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Katja Käräjämies