Louisa Tsekoura

HEAD OF PURCHASING LINEN BED & BATH

Greece

About

Twenty four years of experience in purchasing/category management, e-commerce marketing and category management and sales. All these years I worked for leading multinational and Greek companies with dedication and diligence as a buyer for Makro Cash & Carry Hellas SA (the largest wholesaler) and as head of purchasing for MELINAMAY SA (the first website for branded items from local and European market). Skills: sourcing and buying of fashion, sports, home linen etc. Sourcing: Extensive experience in global product sourcing and negotiation Negotiation: Ability to communicate effectively and deliver results on global level Marketing: Strong background in market research, product launching and promotion Strategy: Development and implementation of business/marketing plans to achieve goals Dynamic, result oriented, team player

Experience

  • BED & BATH ()
    • Head Of Purchasing
      2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Product Manager
      Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

  • Head of Purchasing at Group of Companies MelinaMay S.A.
    Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for the development and implementation of the entire product range of ladies, men and kids clothing, home textiles, household and SDA of the e-shop Melina May' Responsible for sales, stock and margin.

  • Makro Cash&Carry Greece ()
    • Buyer
      Jan 1999 - Aug 2013 · 14 yrs 8 mos

      Buyer in departments: Men, Ladies,Children clothing and Home Textiles

    • Assistant Buyer
      Jun 1992 - Dec 1998 · 6 yrs 7 mos

      Assistant Buyer for Sports Department and Mens, Ladies and Children clothing