Tudor Palaga - Senior Business Development Manager

Q: Where is Tudor based?

Tudor is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Tudor speak?

Tudor speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tudor have?

Tudor has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Tudor has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Tudor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tudor's latest experience?

Tudor's most recent position is Senior Business Development Manager at Handy Car Park Solutions CPS GmbH .

Q: What companies has Tudor worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tudor has worked for Handy Car Park Solutions CPS GmbH and KoronaPay Europe .

Q: Which industries is Tudor most experienced in?

Tudor is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Energy , and Automotive . Tudor also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Retail , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Tudor most experienced in?

Tudor is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Strategy and Planning . Tudor also has some experience in Operations , Logistics , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Tudor worked in recently?

Tudor has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Tudor worked in recently?

Tudor has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Strategy and Planning .

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Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Nov 2024

2 years 2 months

Senior Business Development Manager

Handy Car Park Solutions CPS GmbH

Developed a successful strategy to acquire new clients, increasing market share by 30%.
Implemented strategic partnerships with key customers, boosting revenue by 50%.
Opened up new business opportunities, growing the client base by 100%.
Designed and executed a business expansion plan, entering new markets and generating €100,000 in revenue.
Built and led a high-performing sales team, achieving 20% annual revenue growth.
Established important client relationships, increasing repeat orders by 20%.
Monitored expenses and identified cost-saving opportunities.
Maintained client relationships through excellent customer service.

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year 1 month

Business Development Manager

KoronaPay Europe

Developed and implemented successful strategic business development plans to increase company revenue.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
Conducted market research and analysis to spot potential trends and expansion opportunities.
Led a sales team of 10, resulting in a 20% revenue increase.
Executed successful marketing campaigns, boosting customer acquisition by 30%.
Developed and implemented sales strategies, improving customer retention by 15%.
Nurtured key client relationships, increasing upselling and cross-selling opportunities by 25%.
Planned and executed effective marketing campaigns.

Dec 2018 - Apr 2020

1 year 5 months

Sales Manager

Euro Brands Group

Developed and implemented sales strategies.
Strategically built customer partnerships, increasing revenue by 25%.
Managed a sales team of 5 members.
Acquired new clients and entered new markets.
Managed customer accounts, orders, and contract negotiations.
Participated in sales meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
Conducted market research, expanded the customer database by 50%.
Created regular sales reports and improved sales areas.

May 2017 - Nov 2018

1 year 7 months

Logistics Coordinator

Litowchik Transport GmbH

Planned and tracked shipments.
Assessed and managed transport requirements, ensuring materials and equipment needs.
Collaborated with legal and safety departments.
Built and maintained client relationships, increasing repeat orders by 30%.
Oversaw transport and logistics operations.

Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

7 months

Marketing Coordinator

Le PubArt Paris

May 2014 - Sep 2016

2 years 5 months

Area Manager

OMV Oil Group

Nov 2011 - Apr 2014

2 years 6 months

HoReCa and Events Manager

Japan Tobacco International

Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 2 months

Key Account Manager

Japan Tobacco International

Achieved 8–12% annual sales growth in managed key accounts, above market level.
Increased weighted distribution of core products by 15–20%.
Improved shelf placement and negotiated better terms, gaining a 10–18% share of shelf space.
Used trade investments more efficiently, increasing ROI by 12–15%.
Successfully supported 3–4 product launches with fast market penetration.
Introduced and solidified structured joint business plans, with an implementation rate of over 95% in priority markets.

Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

2 years 3 months

Trade Marketing Representative

Japan Tobacco International

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Food and Beverage (5.5 years), Energy (2.5 years), Automotive (2 years), Retail (1.5 years), Transportation (1.5 years), and Banking and Finance (1 year).

Food and Beverage

Energy

Automotive

Retail

Transportation

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (10.5 years), Sales (10 years), Strategy (4.5 years), Operations (2.5 years), Logistics (1.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (1.5 years).

Marketing

Sales

Strategy

Operations

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Strategic, customer-focused key account manager with many years of experience in building and maintaining key client relationships, especially in healthcare and pharmacy settings. Skilled at advising decision-makers, identifying cross- and upselling opportunities, and crafting tailored solutions for long-term revenue growth.

Strong expertise in market analysis, reporting key sales metrics, and applying innovative sales approaches. High presence and communication skills paired with entrepreneurial drive and a keen interest in pioneering health industry markets. Motivated to shape a growing market and strengthen sustainable customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Acquisition And Sales
Customer Relationship Management
Business Strategies
Market And Product Analysis
Contract Negotiations
Team Management
Communication Skills
Acquiring New Clients And Markets
Good Communication With Colleagues And Conflict Resolution
Stress Resistance And Resilience
Efficient Work Organization, Structuring Teamwork, Handling Long-term Projects
Efficient Marketing Of Products Or Projects And Building Long-term Client Relationships

Languages

Romanian

Native

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016

International Institute for Management

Bachelor · Marketing & Logistics

Sep 1999 - Jun 2003

National Music University

Bachelor · Singing and Music Teaching

Certifications & licenses

Continuing Education - IT Specialist in Healthcare

HyperCampus

Career Tutor

Continuing Education - Business Development Management

Career Tutor

Continuing Education - Strategic Marketing Management

International Institute for Management

IT Project Management with PRINCE2

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Tudor based?

Tudor is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.

What languages does Tudor speak?

Tudor speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Tudor have?

Tudor has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Tudor has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Tudor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tudor be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tudor would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager.

What is Tudor's latest experience?

Tudor's most recent position is Senior Business Development Manager at Handy Car Park Solutions CPS GmbH.

What companies has Tudor worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tudor has worked for Handy Car Park Solutions CPS GmbH and KoronaPay Europe.

Which industries is Tudor most experienced in?

Tudor is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Energy, and Automotive. Tudor also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Retail, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Tudor most experienced in?

Tudor is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Strategy and Planning. Tudor also has some experience in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Tudor worked in recently?

Tudor has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Tudor worked in recently?

Tudor has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Tudor's education?

Tudor holds a Bachelor in Marketing & Logistics from International Institute for Management and a Bachelor in Singing and Music Teaching from National Music University.

Does Tudor have any certificates?

Tudor has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Continuing Education - IT Specialist in Healthcare, Career Tutor, and Career Tutor.

What is the availability of Tudor?

Tudor is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tudor?

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