Працювала в 7 компаніях 16 років 5 місяців
АПК (Агропромисловий комплекс), Інше, FMCG, Промисловість та Виробництво
Export Sales Manager | Sunflower Oil Trading
KERNEL
АПК (Агропромисловий комплекс)
1 рік 6 місяців
05.2024 - 10.2025
• Built and launched 3 export business units within sunflower oil direction (bulk oil, RSFO, refined/deodorized products).
• Scaled bulk oil trading from 0 to 15 permanent international clients (+30 alternative partners), achieving +30% monthly growth and +200% peak seasonal growth.
• Commercialized fatty acids direction and achieved 100% export sales with EBITDA growth up to +50%.
• Launched HORECA export direction from zero and increased EBITDA up to +140% through distribution and private label development.
• Initiated product and positioning transformation for entry into higher-margin international segments.
• Conducted global market analytics across EU, MENA, Africa, Asia and Americas to support pricing and demand forecasting.
Business Development & Export Consultant
Project-Based
Інше
3 роки 7 місяців
10.2020 - 04.2024
Selected projects:
• Organic sunflower processing products — EU market entry
• Export scaling of алкоголь brands (Africa & MENA)
• Launch of animal-origin products business unit (beef)
• IQF factory: go-to-market strategy for EU, US & MENA
• Import sourcing development for Ukrainian retail sector
GLOBAL SPIRITS
Senior Export Sales Manager
FMCG
6 місяців
01.2022 - 06.2022
• Expanded international distribution across Eastern Europe, MENA and Asia.
• Managed full export sales cycle during crisis 2022: negotiations, pricing, contracts and client retention.
• Resolved force-majeure logistics crisis in March 2022, ensuring successful delivery and recovery of missing container.
AVANGARDCO IPL
Export Sales Manager
АПК (Агропромисловий комплекс)
2 роки 3 місяці
08.2018 - 10.2020
• Expanded permanent client portfolio from 3 to 16 key partners (30+ alternative client base).
• Increased average deal volume from $40K to $1M+.
• Managed receivables portfolio up to $5M.
• Independently implemented HALAL certification and expanded Middle East market presence.
• Opened new export markets across MENA, Africa, Israel, Iraq, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Prepared base for rapid EU market entry in 2022.
Export Execution Manager
NEMIROFF
FMCG
1 рік 8 місяців
01.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Procurement Specialist
AVK
FMCG
6 років 1 місяць
01.2011 - 01.2017
Export Operations Specialist
NORD
Промисловість та Виробництво
1 рік 8 місяців
06.2009 - 01.2011
Ключова інформація
CORE COMPETENCIES:
International Sales Strategy • Export Development • Growth • Market Expansion • B2B | B2C Negotiations • Commodity & FMCG Trade
• Pricing Strategy •Distribution Development • Private Label • Own Brand • Business Scaling • Margin Optimization • International Trade •Supply Chain Coordination • Key Account Management •Cash Flow • Cross-Cultural Communication • Market Analytics • ARGUS • Bloomberg • USDA/WASDE • Fastmarkets • Baltic Exchange • CRM • Power BI • AI Tools
• Negotiations at the TOP level before concluding deals.• Revenue optimization in several verticals.• Expertise in foreign trade legislation
Навчалась в 1 закладі
Donetsk National University of Economics & Trade Master’s Degree in International Economics
international economics
2009
Володіє мовами
Англійська
вільно
Іспанська
базовий
Німецька
базовий
Додаткова інформація
KEY BUSINESS VALUE
• Export & Market Expansion: Opened 15+ international markets across EU, MENA, Africa, Asia, Americas, Australia, Switzerland and UK.
• Business Unit Launch & Scaling. Built and commercialized new export directions from zero: sales architecture, pricing, partnerships, channels and P&L logic.
• Revenue & Margin Growth: Scaled contracts from $40K to $1M+ and increased EBITDA up to +140% through market positioning and distribution development.
• Strategic B2B Negotiations: Conducted negotiations with distributors, traders, retail partners and top-level stakeholders across international markets.
• International Trade & Compliance: Strong expertise in export execution, Incoterms 2020, certifications (HALAL, ISCC), trade documentation and cross-border operations.
Свій розділ
linkedin.com/in/kateryna-karlash-0573361b1
Kateryna
Kateryna
Business Development Manager | Export & Partnership

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