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Mariacarmela Vozzo

Mariacarmela Vozzo

St. Stevens Woluwe,Belgium

Summary

Experienced Sales OPS Leader with over a decade experience and successful background in Sales and Operations, skilled at meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Manages project initiatives, oversees company operations, and drives business growth. Proactively seeks opportunities to attract and retain customers. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Client Operations Manager – Belgium

Insight Technology
Grimbergen, Bruxelles
01.2025 - Current

Promoted to oversee Insight’s operations across Belgium, covering both the Corporate and EU Public Sector segments. In this expanded role, I lead the country’s sales operations, manage strategic vendor relationships (including Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix, and Cisco), and actively support public tender processes. I drive operational excellence and transformation initiatives that align with Insight’s global strategy, ensuring a seamless client experience from purchase to pay.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Lead a high-performing team 12+, boosting development and achieving 90% satisfaction through mentoring and career growth.
  • Drive daily sales operations and vendor engagement, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs.
  • Manage and resolve client escalations ( 50+ client escalations annually with a 98% satisfaction rate) translating feedback into actionable improvements and process enhancements.
  • Improved SLA adherence by implementing tailored SOPs and KPIs.
  • Delivered 100% on-time project execution across offshore teams.
  • Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
  • Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
  • Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to develop impactful reporting for clients and internal stakeholders.

Sales Operations Team Leader - European Commission

Insight Technology
Grimbergen
02.2022 - 12.2024
  • Recruited, guided, and mentored local and remote Inside Sales teams (20+ FTEs across EMEA and Manila), achieving a 90% team satisfaction rate and ensuring effective execution of the EUIs framework contract.
  • Oversaw the EUIs framework contract, ensuring 100% compliance and contributing to a 15% YoY increase in contract renewal rates.
  • Responsible for guaranteeing client satisfaction, serving as the "escalation point" for intricate inquiries and ensuring the surpassing of SLAs and KPIs.
  • Research and implementation of RFPs proposal
  • Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects.
  • Reviewed contracts and proposals, ensuring 100% compliance with internal quality standards and reducing rework by 40%.
  • Analysed sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.

Account Manager - European Commission

Insight Technology
Grimbergen
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw account portfolio to deliver top-quality account services with EUIS
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints.
  • Resolved escalated issues and liaised with clients to restore satisfaction and promote retention.

Inside Sales II

Carpenter Technology Europe
Mont Saint-Guibert
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Facilitate coordination between our European customers and our headquarters in the USA
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for B2B customers located in European countries, with a focus on Italy, France, and the UK
  • Enhance relationships between European customers, the USA, and Customs by assisting with customs clearance, incoterms, shipment conditions, invoicing, SAP system integration, and other related tasks
  • Support inventory sales and contribute to commercial product strategy initiatives, including the introduction of new products by educating potential customers about their features


Sales Account Manager

IPM Private Sector @World Customs Organization
Brussels
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Collaborate with global brand owners across various industries to join IPM and develop their anti-counterfeiting strategies.
  • Coordinate with international organizations, governmental agencies, Customs Authorities, associations, and private sector industries.
  • Advocate for Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Associations & Partners and involve WCO's Country Members in supporting the program.
  • Present at industry-specific trade shows, seminars, and meetings on a global scale.
  • Establish lasting partnerships with Security Solutions Providers.

Country Sales & Account Representative

Forax NV
Brussels
06.2012 - 04.2016
  • In charge of overseeing the Italian market and driving its growth within the country, I spearheaded the establishment of business operations in Italy, revolutionizing the management of tax-free fuel allowances for diplomatic entities.
  • The successful implementation of this project involved fostering collaboration among the private sector, diplomatic community, government entities, and customs agencies in Italy.
  • Proficient in conducting public speaking engagements, conferences, and private discussions with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Protocol Office, Customs Agency, and Oil Companies.

Consultant on European Affairs

Coopération Bancaire pour l’Europe
Brussels
01.2011 - 04.2012

Internship DG Move: Air Transport & Multilateral Relationship

European Commission
Brussels
03.2010 - 07.2010

Education

Post Graduate Master in Shipping, Finance and Business Strategy - Economy

Institute For Research And Educational Activities “I.PE.”
Naples
09.2009 - 03.2010

Master Degree in European Studies - Political Sciences

University of Naples “L’Orientale’
Naples
01.2007 - 07.2009

Bachelor of International Relationship - Political Sciences

University of Naples “L’Orientale’
Naples
10.2003 - 12.2006

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Analysis
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Process management and reporting
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • KPI tracking
  • Team coaching
  • Outstanding approach to cultivating relationships with intergovernmental institutions
  • Proven leadership and public speaking
  • Stakeholders Management

Affiliations

  • Piano
  • Cooking
  • Travelling

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion - Situational Leadership II Experience Workshop - The Ken Blanchard Companies • Feb. 2023
  • Communication Skills • Oct. 2015 • Expert Academy, Brussels
  • Favoriser les situations win-win au travail • Jul. 2014 • Cefora, Brussels
  • French Language Certificate • Dec. 2007 • Alliance française de Bruxelles
  • Spanish Language Program (European Socrates/Erasmus Program) • Jan. 2006 – Jul. 2006 • University of Granada Faculty of Economics, Ugr, Granada, Spain

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Client Operations Manager – Belgium

Insight Technology
01.2025 - Current

Sales Operations Team Leader - European Commission

Insight Technology
02.2022 - 12.2024

Account Manager - European Commission

Insight Technology
09.2021 - 02.2022

Inside Sales II

Carpenter Technology Europe
11.2018 - 07.2021

Sales Account Manager

IPM Private Sector @World Customs Organization
05.2016 - 07.2018

Country Sales & Account Representative

Forax NV
06.2012 - 04.2016

Consultant on European Affairs

Coopération Bancaire pour l’Europe
01.2011 - 04.2012

Internship DG Move: Air Transport & Multilateral Relationship

European Commission
03.2010 - 07.2010

Post Graduate Master in Shipping, Finance and Business Strategy - Economy

Institute For Research And Educational Activities “I.PE.”
09.2009 - 03.2010

Master Degree in European Studies - Political Sciences

University of Naples “L’Orientale’
01.2007 - 07.2009

Bachelor of International Relationship - Political Sciences

University of Naples “L’Orientale’
10.2003 - 12.2006
Mariacarmela Vozzo