Elena

Sr. Brand Manager. Hospitality / F&B / Lifestyle
36 years oldBrand Manager/DirectorCome from Italy Living in Shanghai
Language: English, Italian, Russian
Mandarin: simple communication

Universal Project Brand Manager with excellent interpersonal skills and an excellent track record in identifying, creating and converting opportunities in the retail and hospitality sectors. Logical and analytical, able to devise ambitious yet practical sales plans and adapt them as required to different circumstances. Skilled in suppliers demand, responsible for achieving the set turnover and margin targets by having the right product at the right time for the right price. Commercially awared with strong industry sense, full knowledge of the latest trends in the market, able to filter those what are needed for the company, the brand and customer. Confidently representing companies at shows and events and making professional presentations at senior corporate level. Internationally experienced, having worked and studied in Russia, the Netherlands, China and Italy.

Sr. Brand Manager
Greamax Food LTD
Jul 2021 - Now(3 years)

• In Charge of concept development and branding for private labels and in-house brands in categories: meat products, semi-cooked products, Italian gelato, foie gras, balsamic vinegar, pasta and truffle products. • Branding adaptation of EU food brands for Chinese market (meat, cheese, truffles, oil, dairy) • Responsible for brands’ development of imported F&B products and B2B marketing promotion. • Leading marketing campaigns, including external brands collaboration (i.e Tabasco brand collab and Oldenburger dairy). • Leading a marketing team, consisting of marketing manager, SM manager, event manager and graphic designer. • Presenting the company products in main HORECA exhibitions (FHC 2021 Shanghai, Octoberfest Shenzhen)

Brand Manager / Business Development
Kern Design
Feb 2019 - Sep 2021(3 years)

• In Charge of Business Development for an American graphic design agency for lifestyle, fashion, beauty, hospitality, fmcg and f&b brands in China Market • Branding and concept development for start-up business for China Market, including logo designs, naming, strategy, marketing collaterals • Key accounts management, building strong communication strategies, based on market/consumer insights. • Responsible for driving the clients’ engagement for the entire project life-cycle • Constant collaboration between design teams, Creative Director and suppliers • Full clients’ portfólio at http://kerngraphic.com

Project Brand Manager. FASHION & BEAUTY
Modi LTD
Jul 2017 - Jan 2019(2 years)

• Being in charge of Fashion & Beauty categories for a Russian lifestyle retail chain (ttl 80 shops). • Responsible for selecting and identifying the product range according to the market trend. • Sourcing and buying; private label production in China, totally 300+ sku • Product development with direct exposure to manufacturing in categories: jewelry, eyewear, hair accessories, headwear and bags (FW 18, Christmas Edition, SS 19) • Responsible for total turnover of 500k+ pieces per season in fashion category and 300k pieces in beauty category

Product Manager
Ross & Brown
Dec 2012 - Dec 2017(5 years)

• Being in charge for product development of an Italian eyewear brand Ross&Brown in China, from the starting up point in 2013 untill the SS 2017 collection. • Providing regular two-way communication between the designers/sales teams and suppliers, agreeing timescales and budgets. • Presenting the company’s products at international exhibitions and sales events. • Managing stock inventory. • Developing merchandise presentations. • Working closely with the Creative Director in excecuting creative visions, including brand directions and marketing campaigns. Key achievements: • Leading the project management for SS’13-17 and 3 Cruise collections. • Have followed the co-branding between Ross&Brown and Brian & Barry and Cloister Editions Italian fashion brands. • Have coordinated the eyewear collection for Fedeli Cashmere, including the 1st time delivery of the fabric covered sunglasses. • Being a part of rapidly growing eyewear fashion brand from the day 1 untill the, by driving the sales, profitability and gross margin growth. In three commercial years Ross&Brown brand has reached the sales in more than 30 countries, 400 retail stores and with the approximate annual turnover of 15k pieces.

Saxion University of Applied Science, the Netherlands
, Business Administration, Major in Hospitality
Aug 2008 - Sep 2012(4 years)

Hotel Management, Tourism, Catering and Facility Management

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