Nina Smolčić
@ninasmoli
Strategic Business Operations Leader with 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Business Operations Leader with over 15 years of experience in driving growth and optimizing operations across sales, marketing, and customer success functions. My career has been marked by a proven track record in scaling healthcare operations, implementing CRM/ERP systems, and enhancing patient lifecycle analytics. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies and fostering cross-functional collaboration to improve client outcomes and operational performance.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, introduced unified CRM systems, and designed revenue forecasting models that significantly improved lead conversion rates. My strategic reporting capabilities have supported executive decision-making, resulting in a 45% increase in consolidated revenue through improved operational processes. I thrive in fast-paced, tech-driven environments and am committed to aligning performance analytics and financial planning with the dynamic needs of the organizations I serve.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Marketing, Sales and Customer Relations
Implant Centre Martinko
Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Led cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, and client relations to support organizational growth. Introduced unified CRM systems to enhance patient data visibility and quality, improving lead conversion from 23% to 41%. Designed revenue forecasting models, owned strategic reporting, and increased consolidated revenue by 45% through improved processes and data-driven decisions.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Poliklinika Gikić
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Defined sales, marketing, and financial KPIs aligned with organizational growth goals. Leveraged analytics tools like Google Analytics and CRM to optimize digital campaigns and improve conversion rates. Integrated cross-channel performance tracking to provide insights into patient acquisition and retention, monitoring revenue and cash flow to direct activities.
Head of Marketing
Poliklinika Identalia
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Managed a team of five, organizing workload and coordinating daily operations and projects. Developed strategies and managed a 6-figure marketing budget for SEM/social media advertising across four markets. Monitored online campaign results, oversaw content production, and leveraged CRM data for targeted campaigns and comprehensive analytics reports.
Clinic Manager
Poliklinika Ars Salutaris
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Managed daily operations for 40 staff members, coordinating workflow and handling scheduling, attendance, and HR administration. Oversaw sales team achievements and customer service processes, identifying gaps and introducing new policies. Led the digitization of business processes, including a major CRM system redesign and upgrade project.
Account Manager for International Markets
Barcelona IVF
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Handled sales of fertility treatments for patients across eight global markets. Organized and coordinated medical appointments, updated medical records, and provided comprehensive support throughout the treatment phases. Performed patient post-treatment follow-up and provided interpretation services in Spanish, English, Italian, and French.
Sales and Customer Service Specialist/Team Lead
Poliklinika Identalia
Jan 2010 - Dec 2015 (5 years 11 months)
Handled sales of medical tourism services for international patients, preparing estimates and organizing their arrival including appointments, travel, and accommodation. Coordinated dental treatments and provided interpretation during medical appointments. Hired, trained, and mentored new team members, tracking and monitoring KPIs for the team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Poslovna učinkovitost
Training, Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers
2025 - 2025
Covered fundamental financial statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Included analysis of financial statements, finance in business, economic profitability, and financial performance analysis.
HubSpot
Certification, Revenue Operations
2024 - 2024
Focused on integrating operational functions like sales, marketing, and customer success into a single strategic team. Learned how this integration drives long-term revenue growth and creates greater customer value.
CTI Change
Training, Sales Training
2023 - 2023
Covered key sales topics including communication impact, offer presentation, and argumentation. Included modules on handling objections, price argumentation, and an implementation workshop.
BOOM TRAINING SESSIONS
Training, Management LQ
2022 - 2023
Included modules on strategy mapping, management and communication styles, and providing feedback. Covered topics such as employee rights, company policies, organizational structure, and stages of company development.
Aspiria
Training, Leadership and Sales
2017 - 2018
Participated in 6-month training sessions focused on people management and organizational management for department heads. Also completed 6-month training sessions in vertical sales transformation for sales and marketing departments.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor, Italian and Spanish Language and Literature
2007 - 2010
Studied Italian and Spanish language, literature, and culture. Gained proficiency in both languages and developed analytical skills through literary studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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