Smilen Hadzhikostov

Bis 2022, Head of Business Development, XOM Materials GmbH

Abschluss: (Double Degree) Master of Science, HEC School of Management Paris

Berlin, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

International Business Development
Business Development
Business Intelligence
Strategieentwicklung
Entrepreneurship
Strategie
Digitale Transformation
Business Strategie
Business Administration
Projektmanagement
Strategische Planung

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Smilen Hadzhikostov

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit Feb. 2022

    International Expansion Lead

    MAYD - Meds At Your Doorstep

  • 2 Jahre und 11 Monate, März 2019 - Jan. 2022

    Head of Business Development

    XOM Materials GmbH

    • Responsible for Strategy and Business Development • Setup and maintenance of the business intelligence • Developing a pricing strategy • Managing a team of 5 people • Representing the company at various events

  • 10 Monate, Mai 2018 - Feb. 2019

    Business Development Manager

    XOM Materials GmbH

    • Creating the initial business model • Establishing and leading a Growth Hacking Team • Support of financial planning, creating a reporting framework and preparing reports • Business Intelligence Development and Project Owner (working with Tableau) • Managing a team of 3 people • Developing a pricing strategy • Administrating Salesforce and Tableau • Representing the company at various events

  • 4 Monate, Jan. 2018 - Apr. 2018

    Werkstudent in Business Development

    XOM Materials GmbH

    • Developing the roll-out strategy including potential target groups and services • Establishing sales and account management strategy, internal structures and setting up relevant processes within the department • Setting up an OKRs structure and controlling the implementation

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Okt. 2016 - Dez. 2017

    Working Student in Strategy

    kloeckner.i GmbH

    • Supported a successful creation of a spin-off company • Analysed the current market and conducted ideation for new business opportunities • Supported the development of the digital corporate strategy for 2020 and for 2022 • Prepared and analysed financial reports and business cases in Excel for digital tools and products in the steel industry • Created various reports and presentations for conferences, public events and the supervisory board of the corporate

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Okt. 2016 - Dez. 2017

    Working Student in Venture Capital

    kloeckner.v

    • Set up deal flow structure, deal screening and deal sourcing • Analysed pitch decks, financial plans and potential investments • Prepared and conducted meetings with founders in the first and second rounds of the deal flow • Supported a financial due diligence of a key investment • Represented the corporate fund at various public events

  • 3 Monate, Juli 2016 - Sep. 2016

    Business Intelligence Praktikant

    HeavenHR GmbH

    • Structured and developed a database with KPIs for sales, marketing and insurance • Conducted and presented various business intelligence analyses • Developed and restructured the existing reporting frameworks

  • 4 Monate, Apr. 2015 - Juli 2015

    Growth & Business Development Praktikant

    Wunderflats GmbH

    • Optimized the growth process by adding new offers to the platform • Improved the database of the company for onboarding • Created and designed marketing materials for apartment owners and B2B clients • Developed sales scripts, used for the execution of cold calls • Conducted research in depth in real estate in order to acquire a better understanding of the competitive landscape

  • 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, Dez. 2012 - Sep. 2014

    Wohnheimtutor

    Studentenwerk Berlin

    • Advised students on planning classes, internships, jobs • Provided support and conflict mediation for conflicting student parties • Managed event planning for student residents • Oversaw the wellbeing of 260 international residents and resolved more than 100 students issues in an intercultural environment

  • 3 Monate, Juli 2013 - Sep. 2013

    Praktikant

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bulgaria

    • Wrote press materials and analyses of current affairs in Germany • Conducted qualitative media research during the German federal elections • Prepared correspondence to foreign embassies • Supported the work of the Consulate regarding documents and issues of Bulgarian citizens, who live in Germany

Ausbildung von Smilen Hadzhikostov

  • 2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2018

    Public Policy and Management

    Freie Universität Berlin

  • 2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2018

    Master of Management

    HEC School of Management Paris

  • 2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Okt. 2011 - Mai 2014

    Politikwissenschaft

    Freie Universität Berlin

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Grundlagen

  • Russisch

    Grundlagen

  • Bulgarisch

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