Dragos Plopeanu

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About Dragos Plopeanu

I am a seasoned professional with 18+ years of sales management and business development experience in various sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for sales strategy implementation, as well as for market expansion and strategic revenue increase. Professional focal points include team leadership, employee training and professional development, change management, European market expertise, distribution management, P&L management, business expansion and network expansion. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, negotiation skills, as well as business acumen, systems analysis, project management and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Head of Direct Distribution Romania for the Alexandrion Group, managing a sales channel that includes 3 separate distribution companies of the Group, active in Traditional Trade, Cash & Carry, Modern Trade, Local Key Accounts and High Horeca (On Trade). I transitioned to the current job from the position of Country Manager for Cyprus, acting as the General Manager of Cavaway (Member of Alexandrion Group), the imports and distribution arm of the Group in this country. Under my leadership, while overseeing all activities of the company, with full responsibility towards all aspects of the business, we have achieved a +51% gross margin growth while increasing the turnover by +34% and the volumes sold by +20%. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, clients, and various sales teams to ensure the company’s structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, sales and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget. I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.