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Päivi Matilainen

Päivi Matilainen

Espoo

Summary

As an experienced product and digital commercial manager in different health related business areas, I have a wide spectrum of experience in marketing, communication, product management and branding strategies. My strongest competence is the ability to work very effectively, solution oriented and organized in a fast-paced global environment. I enjoy especially working with different kind of people in an international environment. I have a great passion for sport, healthy food and in general for healthy lifestyle.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Commercial Manager

NutraQ Oy
08.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for the strategic and tactical marketing of food supplements and health related products in direct selling business
  • Planning, implementation and continuous development of different marketing and television campaigns as well as ongoing analysis of the campaign through different systems (e.g Google Analytics)
  • Content marketing, native advertising, desktop and mobile marketing, affiliate marketing, SEM/SEO, Facebook and Instagram advertising, development of different web contents, e-mail marketing
  • Production of digital, television and all other marketing campaigns, close cooperation between different media houses as well with other marketing partners
  • ECommerce, multi-channel marketing and influencer marketing.

Product Manager

Oriola Oy
10.2011 - 03.2015
  • Sales and marketing of health-related product portfolios; organic and gluten-free food and Pansalt
  • In Pansalt products responsible for all the export markets
  • Main responsibilities: marketing planning, implementing the annual marketing plan inclusive PR and digital marketing, responsible for web shop campaigns, product portfolio management, product development and new product launches
  • Purchasing and logistics, contacts and negotiations with product suppliers worldwide, close co-operation with key account management
  • Main customers: the whole retail trade in Finland and export countries for Pansalt.

Product Manager

Life Europe AB
04.2008 - 10.2010
  • Sales and marketing of high-quality health, selfcare and cosmetic products
  • Operative management and strategic planning of the company in Finland inclusive key account management
  • Responsibility for private label and branded consumer products including food supplements, organic cosmetics and medical devices
  • Sales and marketing duties: new product launches, marketing campaigns, different marketing materials, product portfolio management, product development, customer visits, market analysis, pricing, PR, product trainings, trade fairs and events, purchasing and logistics.

Marketing Assistant - Coordinator

Merck Oy
01.2005 - 08.2008
  • Sales and marketing of pharmaceuticals
  • Main duties and responsibilities: planning, organizing and implementing the congress travel and different events
  • Congress trips abroad with customers, customer visits, events, exhibitions and conferences, contacts to the marketing and advertising agencies, partners and to headquarter in Germany
  • Supporting the marketing manager in all other marketing activities
  • Supporting the local key account management
  • Responsible for CRM-program including training other employees
  • German language trainer inside the company.

Nurse

Central Hospital of Munich Neuperlach
07.1995 - 03.2005
  • Working as a nurse in a diabetes specialized unit (endocrinology), during the years 1998 – 2004 working in part-time.

Education

Yoga teacher YTT 200 h, Yoga Vinyasa Flow -

01.2021

BBA - Business administration, tourism and marketing

Munich University of Applied Sciences
12.2004

Bachelor of Nursing -

Pohjois-Karjalan Terveydenhuolto-oppilaitos
01.1993

School leaving examination -

Ilomantsin lukio
01.1989

Skills

  • Strong marketing and language skills
  • Many years working experience in a multicultural environment
  • Self-dependent, but also a very co-operative team member
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast paced and time sensitive environments
  • Possess very positive attitude and commitment to the work
  • Enjoy working with different kind of people in an international environment

    IT-skills

  • Microsoft Office: Good skills in Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Social Media marketing: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok advertising
  • Webpage skills: Wordpress, Episerver
  • CRM: Salesforce, Apsis

Languages

Finnish
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Swedish
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/13/70

Hobbies and Interests

Sport, travelling, different cultures and languages, healthy lifestyle

Timeline

Senior Commercial Manager

NutraQ Oy
08.2015 - Current

Product Manager

Oriola Oy
10.2011 - 03.2015

Product Manager

Life Europe AB
04.2008 - 10.2010

Marketing Assistant - Coordinator

Merck Oy
01.2005 - 08.2008

Nurse

Central Hospital of Munich Neuperlach
07.1995 - 03.2005

Yoga teacher YTT 200 h, Yoga Vinyasa Flow -

BBA - Business administration, tourism and marketing

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing -

Pohjois-Karjalan Terveydenhuolto-oppilaitos

School leaving examination -

Ilomantsin lukio
Päivi Matilainen