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Markku Pihlajaniemi

Tampere

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record in establishing and leading successful sales operations at Baltic Touch Oü. Expert in strategic thinking and goal setting, I have driven customer value management and innovation, enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency. Skilled in CRM systems, I excel in developing high-performing teams.


I am an eager writer wit lots of experience about writing work related sales scripts, web page content and blogs but also writing stories and columns as a hobby.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur

Pihlajaniemi Consulting
01.2021 - Current

Training sales teams, setting up sales units, selecting and starting service and sales systems (CRM and call center systems).

Key Account Manager

TMG Group
09.2017 - 12.2020

Setting up sales operations of Telemagic sales system in Finland and UK. Taking care of the key clients. New sales and customer value management.

CEO

Baltic Touch Oü
12.2012 - 12.2018

Setting up and running a call center company in Estonia. Recruitment, training of sales and service agents, getting new clients and managing the company.

Merchandiser

Terela Oy
05.2010 - 11.2012

CEO of a shop specialized in fight sport equipments and clothing.

Development Manager / CEO

Midas Touch Oy
07.2003 - 05.2010

Establishing and developing a call center company to be the biggest in Finland. First starting new units as the Development Manager and later running the company as CEO

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Tampere University
Tampere

Skills

  • Goal setting
  • Innovative mindset
  • Strategic thinking
  • Customer relations
  • Versatile writing professional

Languages

Finnish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Swedish
Intermediate (B1)
Estonian
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Entrepreneur

Pihlajaniemi Consulting
01.2021 - Current

Key Account Manager

TMG Group
09.2017 - 12.2020

CEO

Baltic Touch Oü
12.2012 - 12.2018

Merchandiser

Terela Oy
05.2010 - 11.2012

Development Manager / CEO

Midas Touch Oy
07.2003 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Tampere University
Markku Pihlajaniemi