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Małgorzata Makówka

Małgorzata Makówka

Warsaw,14

Summary

Accomplished Development Manager with innovative leadership style and expertise in brand positioning strategies. Outstanding sales and marketing talents to manage product-related budgets. Great influencing and communication strengths. First-rate leadership, team building and organizational skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Development Manager

Azelis
10.2017 - Current

Presented project updates during executive meetings to maintain transparency around progress towards key objectives while addressing any concerns raised by leadership stakeholders.


  • Setting targets and objectives
  • Being the central point of contact
  • Delivering the results in cooperation with the local European teams
  • Developing new sales tools
  • Ensuring effective communication
  • Reporting internally and towards principal
  • Developing market and competitive intelligence
  • Onboarding of new mandates

Business Manager Personal Care

Azelis Poland
02.2015 - Current
  • Evaluated current market trends and competitor strategies, guiding the development of innovative solutions to stay ahead in the industry.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace, promoting a supportive environment that fosters collaboration among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.


Business Manager Homecare & Industrial Cleaning

Azelis Poland
02.2013 - Current
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to enhance sales techniques and meet customer needs.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.


Sales Manager Personal Care

Azelis Poland
01.2012 - 02.2015
  • Assisted in recruiting top talent for the sales team, contributing to a high-performing work environment.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.

Product Manager

HSH Chemie Sp. Z O.o.
05.2008 - 12.2011
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.
  • Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
  • Improved product functionality with innovative design solutions, resulting in increased sales conversions.

R&D Manager

Vipera Cosmetics
10.2006 - 04.2008
  • Developed groundbreaking products with a focus on customer needs, market trends, and technological advancements.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Reduced time-to-market for new products by streamlining the prototyping process and leveraging rapid prototyping technologies.


R&D Manager

Inglot Cosmetics
10.2002 - 12.2005
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations and develop strategic direction to R&D performance materials.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and technical assessments to identify areas for product enhancement and cost reduction.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and operations teams to scale up production and bring new products to market.

Education

MBA - Executive

School of Economic
Warsaw, Poland
04.2025

Master of Science - Chemistry

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland
06.2002

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Employee Coaching
  • Business Analysis
  • Product portfolio management
  • Training solutions development
  • Focus on sales and customers

Hobbies

  • Enjoy good time at summer directions
  • Farming
  • Cooking

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Intermediate
B1
German
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Principal Development Manager

Azelis
10.2017 - Current

Business Manager Personal Care

Azelis Poland
02.2015 - Current

Business Manager Homecare & Industrial Cleaning

Azelis Poland
02.2013 - Current

Sales Manager Personal Care

Azelis Poland
01.2012 - 02.2015

Product Manager

HSH Chemie Sp. Z O.o.
05.2008 - 12.2011

R&D Manager

Vipera Cosmetics
10.2006 - 04.2008

R&D Manager

Inglot Cosmetics
10.2002 - 12.2005

MBA - Executive

School of Economic

Master of Science - Chemistry

Jagiellonian University
Małgorzata Makówka