valentyn tsygankov

START IN Marketing Agro Europe 24-month trainee program by BASF teaches to think in interdisciplinary, intercultural terms and prepares one to perform the tasks of a specialist in marketing or sales (product or project management) with the prospect of eventually assuming management responsibility or heading a team or group. It consists of several practical assignments lasting about three to six months each, including an assignment abroad. More info at https://www.basf.com/en/company/career/my-career/graduates/start-in-agro-europe.html

UTAS Co. was established in 1992 for implementing innovation projects in the field of electromedical technologies. Medical equipment produced by UTAS Co. combines high quality standards and modern production technique. Products of UTAS Co. have been certified according to European standard (Directive 93/42/ЕСС) and have СЕ-marking allowing for representation on the EU market. Our company provides medical equipment for clinic centers, hospitals and other health care institutions all over the world. Due to high quality and reliability of the products medical equipment by UTAS Co. is exported to more than 25 countries worldwide. My responsibilities as a part-time Business Development Manager included strategic and tactical project acquisition and deal negotiation as well as new business development, key account management, and customer relationship management. Furthermore, I was responsible for analysis of potential markets for entry in parallel to finding, evaluating, and acquiring new distributing partners in EU countries and India.

* UVK is the leading national logistics operator to provide integrated logistics solutions in Ukraine, established in 2001. * The UVK’s unique distribution logistics system enables to effectively manage the company’s Clients’ supply chains – i.e. the whole process of cargos (goods) flows from the manufacturer, importer, or supplier to the end consumer. * As a part-time Senior Sales Manager on top of the responsibilities listed in my preceding position at UVK I was responsible for: * A team of 2 part-time and direct reporting Sales Managers * Financial forecasting and reporting for the sub-department of the UVK sales team * Target establishment and alignment with other Senior Sales Managers * Training and development of new team members

* UVK is the leading national logistics operator to provide integrated logistics solutions in Ukraine, established in 2001. * The UVK’s unique distribution logistics system enables to effectively manage the company’s Clients’ supply chains – i.e. the whole process of cargos (goods) flows from the manufacturer, importer, or supplier to the end consumer. * As a part-time Sales Manager I was responsible for: * Acquisition of new customers * Extension of cooperation scope with existing customers * Key account management * Customer relationship management * Customer database expansion and management * Contract negotiation * Financial forecasting and reporting

Metanomics Health, a BASF Group Company, combines metabolite profiling with innovative bioinformatics and data mining systems to enable the discovery and application of simple and complex biomarkers for drug discovery and development, diagnostics and nutrition research. As a Marketing Manager I am responsible for the development of long-term brand and promotion strategy for Metanomics Health and the roll out of it. I also take care of evaluating potential markets for the Metanomics Health service products, as well as identifying trends in the markets and evaluating their potential risks. It is also necessary for me to watch our market competitors closely and produce responses which counter competitor activities. Project management is one of my core activities in this position. Furthermore, I play a supporting role by offering appropriate pricing to the sales team, while supporting the managing directors with controlling and analysis tasks. Finally, I take part in defining the direction of the business and driving operations to ensure profitability based on revenue and cost targets.

Activities and Societies: Debate Team

Activities and Societies: Student Assistant for "Risk Management in Hospitals" research project at SRH Hochschule Berlin