Kateřina Novotná
Key Account And Finance/Admin Manager
Brno,South Moravia
Summary
For more than nine years, I coordinated the day-to-day operations of Sherlog International in Argentina, a company providing services in the field of telecommunications in the unstable environment of the Argentine economy. So on top of the regular job responsibilities, I had to be prompt and creative in dealing with unexpected situations that, in such market, could arise overnight.
Prior to that, I worked in various roles (and countries) within the European Fresh Produce Industry, where I was responsible, among others, for account management, retail sale, negotiations, budgeting and forecasting and production and supply chain planning for key customers and retailers in Central Europe.
I consider myself a highly versatile and proactive person, fluent in English and Spanish, with a passion for business and customer satisfaction whilst maximizing the company's benefits.
I have travelled, lived, and worked in different countries and have the ability to adapt and take on new challenges and I am looking forward to bringing these attributes and skills to my next job in the Czech Republic.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance and Administration Manager
Sherlog International S.A.
11.2014 - 03.2024
- Coordination of the day to day running of the company's operations.
- Budgeting, calculations, pricing and problems solving in the ever-changing and volatile Argentinian economy.
- Liaison with with external entities such as lawyers, accountants, government institutions etc.
- Communication between the Argentine branch and the Czech parent company.
Sales Representative Manager
G'a Marketing Central Europe S.r.o.
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Overall responsibility for the liaison between the group businesses in Czech Republic and Spain incl. production planning and sales/price budgeting.
- Account manager for Tesco Central Europe.
- Responsible for sales to Wholesale customers in Central Europe.
- Daily liaison with production in order to maximise efficiency and profit.
- Coordination of orders/despatch/deliveries.
- Weekly/monthly reporting.
Account Manager
Agrotomy Marketing SAT
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Responsible for Tesco Uk account.
- Daily communication with buyers/service providers.
- Harvest/load/stock/transport planning based on sales forecast.
Sale/stock balance reconciliation with service providers and external packhouses. - Weekly/monthly reporting.
- Solving of discrepancies/claims.
Sales and Marketing Director
G's Marketing Central Europe S.r.o.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Leading a team of 6 people.
- Overall responsibility for sales performance.
- Overall responsibility for direct costs (handling, packing, transport).
- Sales strategy development.
- Key account management.
- Budget creation, production planning and forecasting.
- Responsible for up to date and accurate quarterly reporting to the group board.
Sales and Marketing Manager
G's Marketing Central Europe S.r.o.
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Responsible for Tesco Central Europe account and other Supermarket and wholesale customers in Central Europe.
- Pricing on weekly basis with Supermarkets, on daily basis otherwise.
- Daily liaison with production in order to maximise efficiency and profit.
- Sales forecasting.
- Weekly reporting and comparisons (sales figures, gross margins, average prices, service levels etc.)
- Customer service - dealing with complaints, rejections and credit notes .
G's Brand Sales Manager
G's Fresh
01.2002 - 09.2003
- Responsible for wholesale customers in England and abroad.
- Daily pricing.
- Daily liaison with production in order to maximise efficiency and profit.
- Orders processing.
- Weekly reporting and comparisons (sales figures, gross margins, average prices, service levels etc.).
- Customer service - dealing with complaints, rejections and credit notes .
Education
Certified Specialist - Finance And Management
1999
Skills
Key Account Management
Business Coordination and Operations Management
Business, Negotiation and Pricing Strategy
Global and Strategic Thinking
Decision-Making
Analytical Skills
Global and Strategic Thinking
Additional Information
Career Breaks and travels:
Working holiday - Australia and New Zealand - 15 months in 2008-2009
Thailand, Laos, Cambodia - 2 months in 2009
Malaysia, Indonesia - 2 months in 2011
Vietnam, Philippines - 2 months in 2012
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina - 8 months in 2012-2013
Timeline
Finance and Administration Manager - Sherlog International S.A.
11.2014 - 03.2024
Sales Representative Manager - G'a Marketing Central Europe S.r.o.
09.2010 - 08.2012
Account Manager - Agrotomy Marketing SAT
11.2009 - 08.2010
Sales and Marketing Director - G's Marketing Central Europe S.r.o.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Sales and Marketing Manager - G's Marketing Central Europe S.r.o.
10.2003 - 12.2005
G's Brand Sales Manager - G's Fresh
01.2002 - 09.2003
Professional School - Certified Specialist, Finance And Management