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Józef Chęć

@jzefch

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Regional business development manager in food and beverage who introduced 500+ Polish products to GCC markets.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a market-building role in Poland’s food and beverage sector, with a high level of autonomy and direct cooperation with a team in the United Kingdom. I’m comfortable working remotely and travelling regularly.

At Golden Hills Trading FZE, I imported and distributed more than 500 food, beverage, cosmetics, and household products to retail chains and 5-star hotel groups across the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman. I built distribution for producers from Poland, Latvia, Germany, and Azerbaijan, and negotiated commercial terms with purchasing directors and owners.

For over two decades, I supplied HoReCa customers in the GCC, including hotels, restaurants, and catering companies. As an honorary member of the Culinary Guild in the UAE, I also served on judging panels for Sous Chef and Executive Chef candidates at Culinary Competitions.

Since 2025, I’ve been working independently in Lubelskie, prospecting for customers and building a database of more than 500 business contacts. I’m looking for a market-building role in Poland’s food and beverage sector, with autonomy and direct cooperation with a team in the United Kingdom.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Independent Business Consultant

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Self Employed

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Active field prospecting and consultative sales in the Lubelskie region, building a database of over 500 business contacts. Conducted business visits and talks with partners in Romania, Georgia, and Sweden.

B2B Sales Consultative Selling Market Analysis Prospecting Negotiation Remote Work

Commercial Director / Partner

Golden Hills Trading FZE

Jan 2011 - Dec 2024 (13 years 11 months)

Led import and distribution of over 500 products to retail chains and 5-star hotel groups across the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman. Managed customer acquisition, negotiations, and coordination of deliveries and documentation.

Import Distribution B2B Sales Negotiation Supply Chain Incoterms Market Analysis

Managing Director / Co-owner

Golden Rock Trading F.Z.E.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2010 (8 years 11 months)

Managed import, wholesale, and project sales of building and interior products, with own warehouse and showrooms in Dubai and Muscat. Handled tender negotiations and participated in trade fairs.

Import Wholesale Project Sales Procurement Negotiation Trade Shows Warehouse Management

Trading Manager / Import-Export

Business Gate Trading

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 11 months)

Developed imports and distribution in the UAE and MENA region, acquired customers, and coordinated deliveries.

Import Export Distribution Customer Acquisition Logistics

Trading and Logistics Manager

AVESTA Trading

Jan 1992 - Dec 1998 (6 years 11 months)

Managed exports of hazelnuts, pomegranate juices, syrups, wine, and cognac, and imports of equipment for oil companies. Handled multimodal transport and negotiations in English and Russian.

Export Import Logistics Multi Modal Transportation Negotiation

Export and Logistics Manager

Computer Future Tense

Jan 1988 - Dec 1991 (3 years 11 months)

Managed exports of electronic equipment, fabrics, and clothing to retailers in Poland, the Baltic states, and Romania. Handled logistics and commercial documentation.

Export Logistics Commercial Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology

Master of Science, Telecommunications Engineering

Earned a Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Technology and Agriculture in Bydgoszcz, Poland (now Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology).