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SSP IcelandBusiness Development Manager
Oct. 2023Keflavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland · On-siteSkills: Business Control
SSP IcelandOperational Manager
Jan. 2023 - Oct. 2023SSP are the leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, principally airport and railway stations. We make sure the food and drink on offer is the ideal selection to meet the needs of the many different types of traveller. SSP arrives for the first time at Keflavik Airport in April 2023 and will open two new units at Keflavík Airport which will expand the global presence of SSP to 36 countries once operational. The feeling of place was an important prerequisite for Isavia's customers when the tender was issued and these two new restaurants showcase the best of Iceland. The Jómfrúin Restaurant is a favorite of both locals and tourists, which opened 25 years ago in the heart of Reykjavik to offer Danish food to the Icelandic food scene. SSP has also developed a customized catering concept for the airport that draws inspiration from Icelandic landscape and nature. The unit, called ELDA, will offer a seasonal menu and offer the best of Iceland.
Landspitali University HospitalDivision Manager - Food & Catering Services
May. 2020 - Mar. 2023Reykjavík, Capital Region, IcelandThis position involves the daily operation of all patient food and catering at the hospital for both patients and staff. This is division of 130 people, so humar resources management is a big part of the responsibility . It also includes a development and change management work that looks at the development and service of patients and hospital staff, including in connection with the construction of a new treatment center in the Landspítali village at Hringbraut. The hospital welcomes around 120,000 people a year and employs around 6,500 staff and 2,500 students in interdisciplinary teams and collaborations between different professions.
Lagardère Travel RetailDirector Of Business Development
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020Reykjavík, IcelandResponsible for finding new revenue channels for the business in Iceland and build rapport within the market. Use initiative and sales skills to find new opportunities for the business in Iceland to increase revenue stream outside the airport business. Lagardère Travel Retail is a pioneering global leader in the travel retail industry.
Cumulating more than 160 years of experience in travel retail since the opening of the first bookstore in 1852 at Paris Gare de Lyon, we deliver new experiences for travelers every day.
We design and deliver optimal value propositions for travel retail landlords and strive to become their partner of choice.
Operating over 4,400 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 34 countries worldwide, we generated €4.5bn sales in 2017.
Jamie Oliver RestaurantsManaging Director & Owner
Dec. 2016 - Jan. 2019Reykjavik, IcelandResponsible in bringing the Jamie Oliver brand to Iceland.
Voted Best International opening of all Jamie´s Italian locations 2016-2017 by Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group
Voted twice “Best Family Restaurant in Reykjavík 2017-2018” by Reykjavik Grapevine
Main responsibilities:
Financing & Accounting
General Management
Marketing, Sales & PR
Communications with the Jamie Oliver Corporation in the UK. Responsible of following all brand and company guidelines. Employee contracts I was a Shareholder
Coca-Cola European PartnersSales Director
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2017ReykjavikIn charge of sales of the HORECA, Nightlife, Monopoly, Duty Free, Regional and Export market within the company. Main initiatives:
Revenue and margin optimization, monitoring average prices and margins
Optimization of current customer contracts and relationship
New contracts development
Trade marketing in cooperation with Marketing
Key Account Management CRM
Opex and budget control
Icelandic Glacial Inc.Marketing Manager
Mar. 2011 - Oct. 2012Greater Los Angeles AreaBuilding the company marketing strategy and increasing the brand awareness & engagement in the Social Media channels. Developing strategies for sponsorship programs, retail channel marketing support, Product Placements in TV shows and movies. Building a new website which launched in January 2012 www.icelandicglacial.com
Nikita ClothingOnline Sales and Marketing Manager
Nov. 2009 - Mar. 2011Responsible for online sales and marketing for Nikita Clothing globally.
MarelProduct Marketing Manager
Jul. 2008 - Nov. 2009I work with product managers, product development groups and product sales in developing marketing strategies for appropriate markets within the global Marel Food Systems network.
BYKO GroupMarketing Manager
Dec. 2006 - Jul. 2008Responisble for all marketing and branding activities within the group.
IcelandairSales Manager
Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2006Responsible for all sales activities in North America
IcelandairMarketing Manager
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2004Responsible for all Marketing Activities in Iceland
ÍslenskaAccount Manager
Jul. 2001 - Dec. 2003Managed multiple marketing and advertising consultancy for my clients. For example, creating strategic advertising plans, general account management, events, producing advertising materials
and coming up with new innovative ideas to improve sales for the client. Also, budgeting for production cost and taking care of cost for the 3rd party involvement in production. Clients included:
Icelandair
Vodafone
IKEA
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