Marko Jyllila

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About Marko Jyllila

WHO AM I? Dynamic international business leader with 25+ years of experience in business growth, driving customer-centric approaches, improving customer experience, and boosting profitability and operational excellence. I excel in closing complex sales contracts by crafting successful business cases modeled to each clients’ demands and ambitions. I take the time to analyze and understand customers’ business logic to create and maximize the potential of winning sales strategies focused on customer values. I have extensive and comprehensive experience with diverse customer segments due to various customer-centric roles during 11+ years specializing in SaaS solutions and 17+ years in mobile networks and telecommunications – from large telecom operators to event organizers in Finland, Europe, the Middle East & Africa EMEA, Asia Pacific APAC. WHAT I DO BEST I thrive in dynamic international environments and am energized by ambitious goals like turnaround, double-digit growth, and market leadership. On account of my substantial experience with subcontractors and network vendors, I ensure seamless project delivery, align technical solutions with customer needs, and communicate business cases in jargon-free and customer-friendly language. My expertise includes building and coaching collaborative teams, fostering positive and long-term client relationships, and executing financial turnarounds that consistently exceed sales targets while delivering on high-margin deals. MY LEADERSHIP STYLE Over the past 18 years, I have led teams of 3 to 200 professionals and successfully mentored team leads into fostering effective collaborations that drive performance across multiple projects. Colleagues often describe me as being reliable and collaborative, always ready to contribute to team success. I’m proactive with strategic thinking, and I am committed to being a strong and reliable leader & a cooperative team player that fosters an environment of collaboration, growth, and success. CORE COMPETENCIES Business Performance Management Multicultural Leadership Change Management Business Development & Strategy Sales Management Operational Excellence Project Management High-Value Deal Negotiation Marketing & Customer Management Revenue Growth Customer Satisfaction Business Turnarounds Market Leadership Future-proof CRM Technology Innovation CONTACT marko.jyllila (at) gmail.com +358 44 O258899