Sævar Örn Sævarsson

Project Manager @ Húsasmiðjan

About

I was born on May 2, 1979. Living together with my spouse, 5 children and a cat. I have worked for the same company, Húsasmiðjan, for over 20 years in various positions. I have extensive experience in sales and service, marketing and management. In my free time I am not afraid to try new things and I enjoy all exercise. My strengths are: - Communication. - Resourceful and solution-oriented in challenging situations. - Accustomed to heavy loads. - Imaginative. - Honest, conscientious and trustworthy.

Country

City

Iceland

Industry

Building Materials

Skill

Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Marketing, Flooring, Doors, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, New Business Development, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Product Management, Budgets, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Business Development, Team Leadership

Experience

Project Manager

Húsasmiðjan

2012 - Present · 14 yrs

Kjalarvogur, 104 Reykjavík

Húsasmiðjan, Marketing, Main Office Project management, event management, marketing to companies and professionals, development and management of loyalty clubs, brand strengthening, copywriting, purchasing and contracting with contractors and service companies, etc.

Webmaster

Húsasmiðjan

2014 - 2016 · 2 yrs

Holtagarðar, 104 Reykjavík

Húsasmiðjan, Marketing, Main Office Daily management of husa.is, blomaval.is and iskraft.is. Development, implementation and adaptation of a new operating system for the company’s website. Communication and negotiation with contractors in the field of front-end programming. Communication, development and decision making with backend programmers.

Purchasing Manager / Product Manager

Húsasmiðjan

2008-8 - 2012-2 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Holtagarðar, 104 Reykjavík

Húsasmiðjan, Procurement, Main Office Procurement, product development, product distribution, planning, seminars, problem solving, claims and product exhibitions, as well as contracting with foreign and domestic suppliers. Examples of product categories; flooring, doors, insulation, roofing materials, car products, pet products, etc.

Department Manager for Home Appliances and Flooring

Húsasmiðjan

2006-5 - 2008-8 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Smáratorgi 1, 201 Kópavogi

EGG (Húsasmiðjan), Retail, Smáratorg Sales and services, product development, product selection, communication and contracting with domestic suppliers, bidding and contracting with contractors, human resources, etc.

Department Manager for Sanitary Products

Húsasmiðjan

2005-5 - 2006-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

Vínlandsleið 1, 113 Reykjavík

Húsasmiðjan, Retail, Grafarholt

Salesman

Húsasmiðjan

2001-5 - 2005-5 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Fossaleyni 2, 112 Reykjavík

Húsasmiðjan, Retail, Grafarvogur

Education

Reykjavik University

Project Management

2020 - 2022 · 2 yrs

The MPM programme at RU is a globally recognised master-level programme that focuses on project, portfolio and programme management. It is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals.