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Marko Lakic

@markolakic

Sourcing Manager at EverRest who developed wool mattress, topper, and pillow products for JYSK Generation 6.

At EverRest, I developed a mattress, topper, and pillow using wool, adding new products to JYSK’s Generation 6 collection. I also found new suppliers in Europe and Asia and manage four major Asian suppliers.

Previously at EverRest, I implemented a product configurator for sales and product development with more than 50 million possible product combinations. At HealthCare Europe, I created the international sales team and developed more than 100 product collections for clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sourcing Manager

Current

EverRest

Nov 2024 - Present (2 years)

Finding and negotiating with new suppliers, managing major Asian suppliers, and developing products with new raw materials. Achieved creation of new natural material products and conducted seminars for colleagues.

Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Product Development Quality Control Supplier evaluation Project Management

Key Account/Project Manager

EverRest

Sep 2020 - Nov 2024 (4 years 2 months)

Managed key accounts and projects in the bedding industry, developing products and implementing a product configurator. Opened new major European retailers and created innovative natural material products.

Key Account Management Project Management Product Development Negotiation Quality Control Configurator Implementation

Key Account/Project Manager

Kaiserbold

Jan 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Formed sales team, established procedures, and expanded into new markets. Achieved record-breaking sales growth and added new product niches.

Sales Management Project Management Market Expansion Client Acquisition Team Building

Head of International Sales

HealthCare Europe

Feb 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Created and led international sales team, opened new markets, and increased sales significantly. Led projects with 700+ people and created 100+ product collections.

International Sales Team Leadership Market Expansion Product Development Project Management Sales Strategy

Junior Accountant

Global Konsalting

Oct 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Worked in the financial department focusing on accounting and financial analysis.

Accounting Financial Analysis

Accountant

Jackson Hewitt

Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)

Handled tax preparation and services.

Tax Preparation Accounting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Providence

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

2007 - 2012

Activities and societies: 2-year member of SIFE team; captain of Men's Basketball Team; awarded All-Conference Academic Team.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Communications. Coursework included macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, financial analysis, international marketing, and accounting principles.