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Freskida Halilaj

Summary

Dedicated sales professional with a successful 9-year career, encompassing expertise in leadership, strategy development, budgeting, product management, and marketing. Currently gaining valuable experience in Silicon Valley. Passionate about innovation and dedicated to investing in cutting-edge technologies. Nurturing relationships with major players like JP Morgan, ensuring to be at the forefront of innovation. With a proven track record of driving sales, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering innovation, I bring a unique blend of experience and passion to contribute to forward-thinking teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Venture Capitalist

Plug and Play Tech Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate and analyze investment opportunities, with a focus on sourcing innovative startups, approximately 4 calls per day.
  • Lead due diligence processes, assessing market potential, technology differentiation, and founding team capabilities.
  • Collaborate with portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and support in scaling innovative products or services.
  • Actively participate in industry events and networks to stay informed about emerging trends and technologies.

Sales Director

Digicom
01.2018 - 08.2023
  • Developed and executed innovative sales strategies resulting in a 20% revenue increase in 2020 and a remarkable 30% growth in 2022.
  • Led and motivated a team of 60 employees, fostering a high-performance culture that consistently met and exceeded sales targets.
  • Prepared and managed operational budgets, ensuring resource optimization and cost-effectiveness in sales initiatives.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and analysis of market trends to identify opportunities and position the company competitively.
  • Implemented streamlined sales processes, enhancing efficiency and overall team productivity.
  • Coordinated with Nokia's team to conceive and bring to market innovative products, leading the creation of mesh wifi, wifi 6, and custom solutions for businesses.


Sales Manager

Digicom
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Successfully formulated pricing policies resulting in improved profitability, and sustained market competitiveness, keeping an ARPU 1900 ALL.
  • Led the recruitment process, building a high-performing sales team.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing CSAT and Sales processes.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales targets through strategic planning and effective team management.

Sales Supervisor

Digicom
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Managed day-to-day activities for sales agents.
  • Achieved a 50% improvement in overall sales agent productivity through the implementation of targeted coaching and performance enhancement programs.
  • Enhanced team morale and collaboration, resulting in a 30% decrease in turnover among sales agents.

Sales Representative

Digicom
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided superior customer service to clients.
  • Consistently exceeded all sales goals set by managers, achieving a 30% share of the total sales production.

HR Payroll Specialist/Internship

ProCredit Bank
06.2014 - 10.2014

Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient data entry and organization techniques, resulting in reduced processing time.

Education

Executive Program in Leadership -

Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Palo Alto, CA
11.2023

Master in Finance -

Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana
06.2014

Bachelor in Finance -

Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana
07.2012

Skills

  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Innovation
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Staff Management
  • Leadership
  • Product positioning
  • Pricing strategy
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budget Development

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Amazon Web Service Conference: Reinvent November 2023 Las Vegas 

Silicone Valley Summit December 2023
Insurance Consumer Behavior Webinar : Top 7 Gen Z & Millennial Trends 2023.

Global Entrepreneurship Summit Silicon Valley October 2023. 

Startups Summit September 2023.
Participant at the 9th Info-com Albania Conference 2017 & 2018.

Software Competencies

Sugar CRM, Alpha Business, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Baboon, Playbook, PitchBook, Confluence

Timeline

Venture Capitalist

Plug and Play Tech Center
08.2023 - Current

Sales Director

Digicom
01.2018 - 08.2023

Sales Manager

Digicom
08.2016 - 09.2018

Sales Supervisor

Digicom
07.2015 - 08.2016

Sales Representative

Digicom
12.2014 - 06.2015

HR Payroll Specialist/Internship

ProCredit Bank
06.2014 - 10.2014

Executive Program in Leadership -

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Master in Finance -

Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana

Bachelor in Finance -

Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana
Freskida Halilaj