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Lana Novytska

Lana Novytska

Sales Director | International Business Development Leader
Prague,Prague

Summary

Dynamic, multilingual sales leader with 15+ years of driving revenue growth across FMCG, SaaS, and pharmaceutical sectors in EMEA, Middle East, LATAM, North America, . Expert in building and leading high-performing sales teams, optimizing pipelines, and executing market expansion strategies. Adept at aligning sales operations with financial goals to deliver consistent, scalable growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Head of Sales/Global CMO

Global Swiss Group
Widnau, Switzerland
02.2023 - Current
  • Leading global B2B sales and distribution for food supplements and medical devices, managing partner networks across Africa and Americas(LATAM).
  • Developed and executed tailored marketing and market entry strategies per region to drive visibility and engagement.
  • Implemented structured training programs to upskill sales teams and improve closing rates.
  • Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and positioning advantages.
  • Streamlined post-production and distribution processes for cost efficiency and speed to market.
  • Focused on building and maintaining strategic partnerships with distributors, ensuring long-term alignment with company goals.

Accomplishments: Expanded distribution network in priority LATAM markets, established scalable B2B sales channels, and strengthened operational processes to support revenue growth potential under regulatory constraints. Revenue growth from 0 to 2 million Euro.

Senior Partnerships Manager

Auxilium Cyber Security
Prague, Czech Republic
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Define the sales strategy and roadmap of the products/services line in Europe, the US and Asia
  • Managing full lifecycle sales process which includes, identifying and initiating new sales opportunities by prospecting new clients and leveraging off existing client relationships, sales presentations and contract negotiations in automotive industry.
  • Driving growth of the cyber security product to B2B, profitability and company value and execution of the plan
  • Acquisition of new business opportunities across automotive sector(OEMs and Tier-1 Suppliers by providing high-value offers in the field of employee benefits
  • Maintaining a good relationship with the CISO or Purchasing management across all industries
  • Aligning resources to achieve key business goals
  • Creating and developing a comprehensive company profile, including creating presentations and providing relevant documentation to customers.
  • Reporting updates to the CEO and group stakeholders regarding progress on strategic goals
  • Building strategic partnerships and relationships with customers and prospects

Accomplishments: Successfully organizing participation in IT-SA and ES-CAR conferences, as well as securing partnerships with notable Tier-1 Suppliers of automotive industry worldwide.

Head of Account Development

Yieldigo(SaaS)
Prague, Czech Republic
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Spearheaded the development and market positioning of a Dynamic Pricing Application for retailers across FMCG, Pharma, Drugstores, and DIY sectors.
  • Managed the full sales process from initial client contact through to contract signing, ensuring a smooth transaction flow.
  • Led and administratively managed the ADR team (3–4 members), providing guidance to achieve sales targets.
  • Collaborated with the Marketing Department to plan and execute marketing initiatives across target territories.

Accomplishments: Established successful partnerships with 30% of the largest retail chains within assigned territories, significantly expanding market presence and product adoption.

Commercial Director/Managing Co-Owner

MPM Center(Alcohol Distribution Company)
Mersin, Turkey
09.2016 - 02.2020
  • Leading role in actively drive the company revenue development, particularly via new business development and client wins, as well as developing existing accounts.
  • Strategically identify and evaluate new business opportunities, both within core verticals or within ancillary sectors.
  • Set the goals and strategies for the Sales and Marketing function including: key performance metrics, evolution of the sales model, prospect targeting and existing customer relationship development, exhibitions.
  • Work with the Suppliers as well as with Distributors, in understanding the scope and commercial viability for each project.
  • Developed pricing strategies that balanced profit margins with competitive positioning, driving sustainable growth.

Accomplishments: Building a network of distributors in major cities across the Arabic World and creating a list of reliable suppliers in the EU and CIS. Resulting in an increase of the company's revenue to 5 million USD.

Export Director

Olymp Alcohol Company
Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2013 - 09.2016
  • Developed and implemented export strategies to expand market reach and increase international sales, resulting in enhanced brand visibility.
  • Coordinated logistics for export shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and timely delivery of goods.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and potential new markets, facilitating informed decision-making for product launches.
  • Trained and mentored team members on export procedures, fostering a knowledgeable workforce capable of managing complex transactions.
  • Negotiated contracts with international distributors to secure favorable terms and strengthen partnerships in key regions.
  • Monitored compliance with trade regulations and documentation requirements, minimizing risks associated with international trade practices.
  • Managed full-cycle export operations, including market analysis, distributor selection, and compliance with international trade regulations.
  • Built and nurtured strong relationships with key distributors and partners, ensuring sustainable growth and alignment with company goals.
  • Collaborated closely with production, marketing and finance teams to align supply capabilities with demand, optimizing profitability and cash flow.
  • Led contract negotiations and pricing strategies, adapting to market conditions while maintaining competitive positioning.
  • Identified and capitalized on market trends to drive product positioning and expansion opportunities.
    Accomplishments: Implemented a private label strategy, innovative for both the company and the market at the time, which enabled the company to become one of the top 3 alcohol exporters in Ukraine.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Alfred Nobel University
Dnipro, Ukraine
07-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media

Dnipro State University
Dnipro
04.2001 - 01.2007

Digital Marketing - Digital Marketing

IT School
Kyiv
01.2017 - 03.2017

Skills

Sales & Business Development

  • International B2B Sales Strategy

  • Account Management & Client Retention

  • New Market Entry Strategy (World)

  • Pipeline Optimization & CRM Management

Leadership & Team Management

  • Sales Team Leadership & Coaching

  • KPI Setting & Performance Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration (Marketing, Finance, Logistics)

  • Reporting to C-Level & Stakeholders

Marketing & Market Analysis

  • Market Positioning & Expansion Strategy

  • Competitor & Market Analysis

Commercial & Strategic Skills

  • P&L & Budget Alignment

  • ROI-driven Sales Initiatives

Interests

Ukulele
Stand up comedy

Yoga

Gym

Driving License - Categories

  • A,B

Applications

  • Planning/task management: Office 365, Jira (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), Miro, ClickUp.
  • Prototyping: Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Adobe After Effects.
  • Roadmapping: ProductBoard, AirFocus.
  • Data management: Google Analytics, Tableau, MixPanel.
  • CRMs, ERP, Marketing: Google Ads, FB Ads, LD Ads, Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, LeadIQ, MixMax, Cognism, YouTube(channel), UserTesting.

Timeline

Head of Sales/Global CMO

Global Swiss Group
02.2023 - Current

Senior Partnerships Manager

Auxilium Cyber Security
08.2022 - 01.2023

Head of Account Development

Yieldigo(SaaS)
01.2021 - 06.2022

Digital Marketing - Digital Marketing

IT School
01.2017 - 03.2017

Commercial Director/Managing Co-Owner

MPM Center(Alcohol Distribution Company)
09.2016 - 02.2020

Export Director

Olymp Alcohol Company
08.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media

Dnipro State University
04.2001 - 01.2007

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Alfred Nobel University
Lana NovytskaSales Director | International Business Development Leader