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@rkalaitzis

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Hey there, Im looking for a competitive challenge. Got anyhing?

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I seek a remote senior operations or general management role where I can drive growth, scale teams, implement data-driven transformation, and support long-term strategic initiatives while remaining local to support family.

Dynamic European General Manager with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and strategic transformation across FMCG, Food & Beverage, and Luxury Real Estate sectors. Proven ability to scale businesses, optimize cross-functional operations, and deliver measurable ROI in competitive markets. Expert in building high-performing teams, cultivating C-level relationships, and implementing data-driven strategies that accelerate market penetration and profitability. Multilingual executive (English, German, Portuguese - C2) with deep expertise in European and international markets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Manager

Current

Champion Decisions Lda.

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Spearheaded sales and marketing initiatives generating 120+ qualified leads annually with a 35% conversion rate and drove €500K+ in annual revenue through a 35+ partner C2C network; maintained 98% on-time delivery across 18+ concurrent projects.

Sales Strategy Lead Generation Client Relations Project Management Partnership Development Revenue Growth CRM Stakeholder Management

General Manager

Onze Investimentos Lda.

Jan 2010 - Jan 2024 (14 years)

Led operations and P&L for €2M+ in assets, delivering 15–20% annual profitability above targets and expanding the portfolio by six properties to increase valuation by 40%; implemented digital workflows reducing processing time from 3 weeks to 3 days.

P&L management Strategic Planning Process Automation Customer Retention Team Leadership Financial Forecasting

Junior Business Consultant

CyproNetwork

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)

Designed data-driven marketing strategies that improved campaign effectiveness by 25% and managed 1,500+ phone surveys to deliver insights that informed €1M+ investment decisions and supported 30% YOY business growth.

Market Research Data Analysis Survey Management Marketing Strategy Reporting Quality Control Insights Generation

Junior Business Consultant

Dr. Kalaitzis & Partner GmbH

Jan 2005 - Jan 2010 (5 years)

Developed maintenance and operational frameworks for 25+ clients, improving operational efficiency by ~20% and contributed to business development initiatives that grew the active client base by 15% over three years.

Process Design Business Development Client Management Strategic Planning Cross Functional Collaboration

Trainee Intern

Capgemini

Jan 2006 - Jan 2006 (0 months)

Supported consulting teams on business analysis and operational assessments for large clients, contributing to strategic presentations and gaining foundational project management and workflow optimization experience.

Business Analysis Project Support Workflow Optimization Consulting Methodologies Research Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Warwick Business School, University of Warwick

Master of Science, Marketing & Strategy

Grade: Upper Second

Master of Science in Marketing & Strategy completed with Upper Second; thesis focused on consumer behaviour and adaptation in younger generations.

University of Westminster

Bachelor of Science, Business Studies (Marketing pathway)

Grade: Upper Second

Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a marketing pathway, completed as a sandwich course including a 52-week work placement and graduated with Upper Second.