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Ewelina Wojtasik

Ewelina Wojtasik

Warsaw, Poland

Summary

Sales leader with experience working with enterprise clients across data, financial & credit risk, compliance and ESG. Focused on strategic advisory and consultative sales, with a track record of leading complex deals, including RFPs and multi-country projects. Works closely with senior stakeholders and navigates demanding, multi-stakeholder environments.

Leads and mentors experienced teams, supporting them in delivering results. With a background in psychology, pays close attention to building strong working relationships, maintaining balance, and recognizing individual strengths. Values people development and takes satisfaction in seeing others grow and succeed.

Combines global experience with a strong understanding of the local market, driving growth through both new business and long-term client relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Sabbatical (2025-2026)

career break
2025.01 - Current

Intentional career break focused on recovery and personal development.

Director of Business Development

Dun & Bradstreet Poland / Bisnode D&B Polska
Warsaw
2018.01 - 2024.11
  • Leading the Solutions Sales function in Poland, reporting directly to the CEO and overseeing an experienced, cross-functional team
  • Strategic advisory for enterprise clients in Poland across data, finance & credit risk, compliance (KYC, sanctions screening), and ESG, supporting critical business and regulatory decision-making
  • Driving consultative sales at C-level, managing complex, multi-stakeholder processes across financial institutions and large enterprises
  • Full ownership of the end-to-end sales cycle, translating client needs into scalable, data-driven solutions and sustainable revenue growth
  • Leading and managing complex sales processes, including RFPs and tenders, from qualification through proposal development to negotiation and contract closure
  • Proven track record in introducing and scaling new solution areas, including compliance, sanctions screening, and ESG
  • Designing and delivering integrated data solutions (APIs, system integrations, automation) aligned with client infrastructures and business processes
  • Leading and mentoring experienced cross-functional teams (local and international), fostering collaboration, accountability, and consistent delivery in complex environments
  • Delivering local implementations for clients operating under global agreements, effectively bridging global capabilities with local market needs
  • Collaborating with international teams on the implementation of global solutions
  • Strong experience across banking, insurance, and large enterprise sectors, with deep understanding of risk and regulatory environments

Key Achievement

Pioneered the introduction and sales of Compliance, Sanctions Screening, and ESG solutions in Poland, significantly strengthening the organization’s market position.

Global Sales & Opportunity Manager

Dun & Bradstreet Poland / Bisnode D&B Polska
Warsaw
2015.05 - 2017.12
  • Acting as Poland lead within the global Dun & Bradstreet Worldwide Network (WWN) team, driving multi-country deal execution and contributing to global revenue growth, with dual reporting to US-based leadership and the CEO in Poland
  • Supporting strategic and large enterprise deals across international markets
  • Advising local sales teams on structuring and qualifying complex, multi-country opportunities
  • Consulting and negotiating with global partners to align on deal structures, commercial models, and delivery requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with global policies, contract frameworks, and intercompany models across multi-country deals
  • Acting as a bridge between local market needs and global sales strategy, ensuring alignment of regional execution with global objectives
  • Providing coaching and guidance to sales teams in Poland on bid processes, deal structuring, and policy compliance
  • Driving global commercial growth in Poland and local sales opportunities within global agreements
  • Ensuring financial accuracy across bid processes, including intercompany settlements and cross-country compensations, in close collaboration with Finance and the CEO

Key Achievements

Strengthened compliance with global policies by introducing structured training for sales teams, eliminating financial risk related to intercompany compensations arising from incorrectly structured agreements.

Head of Sales Team

Dun & Bradstreet Poland / Bisnode D&B Polska
Warsaw
2014.01 - 2015.05
  • Leading and developing a 7-person sales team responsible for client retention and renewals, driving recurring revenue growth
  • Coaching and supporting the team in sales activities, enabling achievement of retention and revenue targets
  • Managing key client relationships and supporting complex renewal negotiations
  • Building a high-performing, accountable team focused on long-term client value

Key Achievement

Led the team to 97% achievement of sales and retention targets, driving consistent recurring revenue performance.

Value Added Products Manager / Team Leader

Dun & Bradstreet Poland
Warsaw
2013.01 - 2013.12
  • Responsible for sales of advanced solutions within the retention function, complementing the core product offering
  • Driving introduction and sales of newly launched solutions in the Polish market within Risk and Supplier Management
  • Developing and executing strategies to increase adoption of value-added products among existing clients
  • Supporting the sales team in positioning and selling more complex, high-value solutions
  • Acting as a subject matter expert for advanced products, providing guidance and support in client engagements
  • Leading and supporting the team in achieving sales targets related to value-added solutions
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product offering with client needs and market expectations

Key Account Manager

Dun & Bradstreet Poland
Warsaw
2003.08 - 2012.06
  • Managing a portfolio of key clients, consistently driving retention, renewals, and revenue growth within the business information segment
  • Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand account value through upselling and cross-selling

Key Achievement

  • Pioneered the first sale in Poland of the Global Reference Solution (GRS) platform, introducing access to a global business database for local clients
  • Delivered the first integration and automation of D&B solutions with a client’s internal systems in Poland (2007), enabling more efficient data use and process optimization.

Account Manager

MCX Systems
Warsaw
2001.06 - 2003.05
  • Responsible for new business sales of IT and telecommunications solutions, including CRM and ERP systems (Oracle, IFS)
  • Acquiring new clients and developing business opportunities through active prospecting and client engagement
  • Managing the full sales cycle, from needs analysis and solution presentation to negotiation and contract closure
  • Collaborating with technical teams to design and deliver tailored solutions aligned with client requirements

Key Account Specialist

Citycom Polska
Warsaw
1998.04 - 2001.05
  • Supporting sales and development of key client accounts within the telecommunications and conferencing solutions segment
  • Promoting and selling Plantronics solutions and conferencing systems, contributing to market adoption in Poland
  • Participating in industry trade shows and events, supporting brand visibility and client acquisition

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical and Health Psychology

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Poland
/2021 - /2026

Psychology of Coaching

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Poland
02/2020 - 07/2020

Well-being

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Poland
09/2019 - 12/2019

Economics

PWSBiA Independent University of Business & Administration
Poland
/1998 - /2003

Skills

  • Strategic advisory
  • Consultative selling
  • Stakeholder management (C-level)
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Negotiation & deal closing
  • Managing complex sales processes
  • Public speaking

Affiliations

  • Psychology, Nordic Walking, Forest Therapy

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
Polish
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sabbatical (2025-2026)

career break
2025.01 - Current

Director of Business Development

Dun & Bradstreet Poland / Bisnode D&B Polska
2018.01 - 2024.11

Global Sales & Opportunity Manager

Dun & Bradstreet Poland / Bisnode D&B Polska
2015.05 - 2017.12

Head of Sales Team

Dun & Bradstreet Poland / Bisnode D&B Polska
2014.01 - 2015.05

Value Added Products Manager / Team Leader

Dun & Bradstreet Poland
2013.01 - 2013.12

Key Account Manager

Dun & Bradstreet Poland
2003.08 - 2012.06

Account Manager

MCX Systems
2001.06 - 2003.05

Key Account Specialist

Citycom Polska
1998.04 - 2001.05

Master of Arts - Clinical and Health Psychology

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
/2021 - /2026

Psychology of Coaching

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
02/2020 - 07/2020

Well-being

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
09/2019 - 12/2019

Economics

PWSBiA Independent University of Business & Administration
/1998 - /2003
Ewelina Wojtasik