Maria Ulvinen
Helsinki,18
Summary
Motivated and outgoing director of sales and partnerhips with 15+ years serving as senior leader of corporate partnerships and management teams. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Dedicated team leader committed to develop effective practices for best team success. Engaged with outside organizations to diversify connections and networks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Partnership Manager
SOS Children’s Villages
Helsinki
03.2023 - Current
- Developed, led and integrated partnership strategies while executing due diligence measures
- Demonstrated proficiency with CSRD, ESG and SDGs
- Oversaw 1.1M€ annual budget for executive account management
- Developed and fostered relationships with new business partners
- Successfully motivated and supervised a team to meet objectives
Sales Manager, B2B Key Accounts
Finnish Olympic Committee
Helsinki
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Established and maintained strong partnerships with key clients
- Created frameworks to optimize customer satisfaction in B2B sales
- Implemented effective marketing strategies and generated compelling content
- Led the digitalization efforts for educational content
- Collaborated with fellow teammates on digital projects
Network Team Leader and Advisor
Finnish Olympic Committee
Helsinki
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Effectively managed large-scale projects in the field of physical activity cooperation
- Achieved significant improvements in network KPIs through strategic management
- Designed and executed digital solutions for efficient operative management
- Utilized research findings to drive the creation of valuable service products for business partners
- Digitalization for educational content
- Implemented successful strategies to guide and motivate team members
Amazon Business Owner
Wauniq Ky
Helsinki
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Conducted market research to identify new products and trends in the Amazon Marketplace
- Leveraged social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook Ads for increased brand awareness
- Optimized product page content using SEO best practices for improved organic ranking
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company
Sales and Marketing Manager
Falck Oy
Helsinki
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Took charge of driving markcom and sales efforts in Finland
- Developed and executed innovative strategies to optimize online conversions while boosting organic traffic in brand marketing
- Executed product launch strategies for new concepts
- Played a leading role in both the management and Nordic development teams.
Business and Marketing Coach
Entrepreneur
Helsinki
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Provided expert guidance to support SMEs in optimizing sales and marketing efforts
- Executed tactic marketing strategies to drive growth and success for small businesses
Account Director, B2B Marketing Projects
Louder Finland Oy
Helsinki
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Directed multiple marketing projects for business clients while overseeing team operations
- Successfully acquired new customers within an annual sales budget of 800,000€
- Innovated and executed comprehensive marketing plans targeting B2B customers
Project Manager, Brand Awareness
Delta Motor Oy | Kia Motor Finland
Helsinki
06.2005 - 05.2008
- Effectively handled the financial aspects of a Brand Development-project valued at 3 Meur
- Created innovative in-store marketing concepts for 36 flagship stores in Finland
- Collaborated with top management and marketing team to produce brand manual
Account Manager, B2B IT Sales
Canon Oy
Helsinki
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Spearheaded the sales of IT solutions in an SME setting and managing a yearly budget of 600,000 EUR
- Managed and supported a portfolio of 120 B-to-B customers
Project Manager, Workplace Design Consultant
Entrepreneur
Helsinki
12.2001 - 09.2003
- Delivered Design Management services to business customers within a network of small entrepreneurs
- Introduced creative solutions for expanding service portfolio
Marketing Assistant
Hewlett-Packard Oy
Helsinki
05.2000 - 11.2001
- Supported the consumer marketing team in Finland by performing various administrative tasks
Education
Incubator Pathways -program -
Aalto University
Helsinki03-2024
Customer Excellence -training -
Pro Growth Consulting
Helsinki12.2022
Network Leadership diploma with health and wellbeing services -
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Vantaa12.2021
Influential Speech -course -
Rate Education
Helsinki05-2019
Behavioral Science studies -
Aalto University
Helsinki05-2018
Amazon Mastery -coaching -
Oneself Ltd
12.2017
Branding studies -
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu12-2010
Trainer -coaching -
Junior Chamber International
Stockholm12.2006
Sales Manager -training -
Mercuri International
Helsinki12.2005
BBA International Business -
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki12-2001
Entrepreneur degree for SMEs -
Institute For Enterprise Management
05.1998
High School matriculation -
High School
05-1997
Skills
- Proposal Development
- Customer Engagement
- Negotiation
- Partnership Development
- Sales strategy
- Coaching and Mentoring
Other Organizations and volunteering
- Member of Education and Culture Committee, Tuusula, 2021 - (current)
- Board Member, Tuusula Ice Hockey Hall ltd, 2021 - (current)
- Member of Welfare and Health Committee, Tuusula, 2022 - 2023
- Board Member, Youth Academy, 2020 - 2022
- Team Captain, PKKU soccer team, 2018 - 2020
- Member of Junior Chamber International | Havis Amanda JCI, 2005 - 2017
Timeline
Corporate Partnership Manager
SOS Children’s Villages
03.2023 - Current
Sales Manager, B2B Key Accounts
Finnish Olympic Committee
08.2020 - 12.2022
Amazon Business Owner
Wauniq Ky
11.2017 - 06.2020
Network Team Leader and Advisor
Finnish Olympic Committee
01.2015 - 07.2020
Sales and Marketing Manager
Falck Oy
05.2012 - 12.2014
Business and Marketing Coach
Entrepreneur
02.2011 - 12.2013
Account Director, B2B Marketing Projects
Louder Finland Oy
12.2010 - 08.2011
Project Manager, Brand Awareness
Delta Motor Oy | Kia Motor Finland
06.2005 - 05.2008
Account Manager, B2B IT Sales
Canon Oy
10.2003 - 05.2005
Project Manager, Workplace Design Consultant
Entrepreneur
12.2001 - 09.2003
Marketing Assistant
Hewlett-Packard Oy
05.2000 - 11.2001
Incubator Pathways -program -
Aalto University
Customer Excellence -training -
Pro Growth Consulting
Network Leadership diploma with health and wellbeing services -
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Influential Speech -course -
Rate Education
Behavioral Science studies -
Aalto University
Amazon Mastery -coaching -
Oneself Ltd
Branding studies -
University of Eastern Finland
Trainer -coaching -
Junior Chamber International
Sales Manager -training -
Mercuri International
BBA International Business -
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Entrepreneur degree for SMEs -
Institute For Enterprise Management
High School matriculation -
High School
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