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Tina Slabe

Apex,USA

Summary

Business development professional equipped to drive growth and innovation. Proven track record in identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and leading teams to success. Skilled in market analysis, negotiations, and fostering collaborative environments. Adaptable and results-focused, ready to deliver impactful outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

BrainLuxury Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed overall business strategy for BrainLuxury, leading to a 20% increase in revenue within the first year.
  • Led the executive team in implementing new marketing and sales strategies, resulting in a 15% growth in customer acquisition.
  • Managed investor relations and secured key partnerships to drive company growth and ex

VP of Customer Service and Business Development

BrainLuxury Inc.
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and executed targeted business development initiatives, leading to an expansion of the company's client base.
  • Led strategic development of operational requirements, processes, and technology to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Optimized supply chain business services for D2C and B2B customers, resulting in improved planning and procurement.
  • Spearheaded business development initiatives and Go-to-market strategies for the B2B market expansion and identifying new opportunities for brand growth.
  • Co-created the Ecommerce UX strategy and implementation of the market fit.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by conducting thorough financial analysis and identifying areas of inefficiency within the organization.

Foodservice & On-Premises Commercial Director

Reyes COCA-COLA Bottling Company
05.2019 - 04.2021

Led strategic development of marketing asset activation and pillar program plans, resulting in 7.5% growth year on year.
• Owned strategic commercial plans for all RCCB FSOP channels
• Took the lead on the strategic development of marketing asset activation and marketing pillar program plans, to be executed at a local level
• Development and stewardship of localized Picture of Success for each key FSOP channel segment
• Lead a new RGM- OBPPC framework for the FSOP channel and spearhead successfully the strategy and implementation in the market of CA
• Responsible for translating channel commercial and sales plans into relevant business unit pillar programs with supporting tools
• Responsible for Go-To-Market and Headquarter budget management, ordering the tools, inventory, deployment, tracking & analysis of all in-outlet merchandising execution in support of strategic picture of success goals
• Translated channel commercial and sales plans into measurable business goals.
• Implemented call to action sales tools for front-line sales associates which transformed sell-out for 15% vs.prior year.
• Identified new market opportunities and developed sales and marketing strategies.
• Lead Successful Marketing Activation Project at Allegiant Stadium -Raiders in Las Vegas: RED-ZONE level 2

National Sales Director

House of Sillage
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • • Led the territory sales team, analyzed KPIs, and contributed to a 14% increase in sales revenue in 2018.
  • Directed territory sales team, ensuring product knowledge and tools for success
  • Analyzed sales team KPIs to enhance performance and upgrade skillsets
  • Developed New Business opportunities in the Luxury market National and Globally
  • Lead, recruited and coach sales team to execute sales target according to the sales goals

Vice President of Commercial Operations

Modiana European Fashion Retailer
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Led strategic marketing for $28M retailer, boosting revenue by 6%, and additional saving off 6.5% with new vendor contracts condition re-negotiation.
  • Managed operations across regions, coordinating eight directors to enhance efficiency.
  • Implemented global business strategies, driving significant operational improvements.
  • Created marketing plans and sales forecasts, achieving company-wide sales targets.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving substantial cost reductions.
  • Orchestrated regional operations, leading a team of directors to implement strategic marketing and logistics initiatives, resulting in 6% annual revenue increase.
  • Effectively led project teams to the launch of the new Mono Cosmetics brand itStyle from Milano in the Eastern European market

Executive Senior Sales Director, Consumer Products Division

L'Oréal Paris
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed key account relationships with consistent communication, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Expanded market share with targeted prospecting and strategic partnership development.
  • Directed regional and international marketing operations for a $20m division of L’Oréal Paris.
  • Developed strategies to drive profitable growth through customer development and proper distribution.
  • Increased revenue by 23% through expanding market share and building alliance initiatives.
  • Improved team performance by creating training programs tailored to individual skill sets and goals.

Executive Director, Key Accounts

Coca-Cola
01.2007 - 12.2013
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Led strategic account planning for key clients, increasing company market share by 14% over six years.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to boost profits by 32% in five years.
  • Coached marketing teams to develop retail advertising strategies and launch successful products.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration -

Cotrugli Business School
Zagreb, Croatia

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Minor in Marketing

Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah

Skills

  • Executive Level Sales & Business Development
  • B2B & B2C Strategic Market Planning & Implementation
  • Revenue Growth Expert
  • Profit Optimization & Improvement
  • High Growth Management
  • Operations Analysis
  • B2B Marketing Strategy
  • Hard-Hitting Negotiations
  • Turnaround/Crisis Management
  • Customer Journey Optimization
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Expert Communicator
  • Leader
  • Team Player
  • People Management
  • Sustainability Champion
  • Budget Planning & Accounts
  • Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite

Certification

  • Advanced Negotiation Skills Certification, Scotwork Negotiation
  • Production Optimizations Certification, Johnson Controls
  • Team Coaching Certification, Corporate Potential Ltd.

Affiliations

  • Association of MBAs, Member
  • Business Intelligence Center Slovenia (BIC), Board member

Remoteworking

True

Languages

English
Full Professional
Slovenian
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Croatian
Full Professional
Serbian
Full Professional

Timeline

President

BrainLuxury Inc.
11.2023 - Current

VP of Customer Service and Business Development

BrainLuxury Inc.
05.2021 - Current

Foodservice & On-Premises Commercial Director

Reyes COCA-COLA Bottling Company
05.2019 - 04.2021

National Sales Director

House of Sillage
09.2018 - 05.2019

Vice President of Commercial Operations

Modiana European Fashion Retailer
07.2016 - 08.2018

Executive Senior Sales Director, Consumer Products Division

L'Oréal Paris
01.2013 - 12.2015

Executive Director, Key Accounts

Coca-Cola
01.2007 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Minor in Marketing

Brigham Young University

Executive Master of Business Administration -

Cotrugli Business School
Tina Slabe