Sejla B.
Operations Manager | Business Development & Strategy Consultant
Top Rated Plus Operations Expert with 15+ years of experience turning business vision into scalable reality. I specialize in Market Entry Strategy and Operational Excellence for companies expanding into new territories or optimizing existing workflows. I don’t just manage tasks; I build the entire organizational engine from initial market research and budget planning to hiring the teams, but am also able to close high value deals. I specialize in bridging the gap between a founder’s vision and day to day execution. From managing international supply chains to driving growth for digital agencies, I have earned a 100% Job Success Score across 18+ high-stakes projects. Proven Impact Across Industries: - Digital Marketing & Media: 5 years as Operations & Finance Manager for an Online Advertising agencies; managed P&L and remote team workflows, hiring, interviews and much more. - Consumer Goods (FMCG): 2 years as Business Development & Operations Lead for a high growth brands that were established or entering markets (food, sports suplements, clothes) - Technology & SaaS: 2 years as Business Development Manager for a Medical Software platform. - Localization & Tech Services: Branch Manager and Executive roles for international firms (Laoret, Zen Haus), overseeing multi-market operations. - Logistics & Import/Export: Managed complex international trade, customs, and supplier relations for global trading firms. - Events & Sports: End to end logistics and sponsorship finding and management for large-scale sporting tournaments and festivals. - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Business Development and Logistics executive for high-precision diagnostic firm. Managed exclusive supplier relations and international distribution of medical technology. The Stats: - $50k+ Earned | 100% Job Success | Top Rated Plus - Master’s Degree in Economics - Clear, proactive communication and "outside the box" problem solving. Available for strategic consulting or ongoing operational leadership. Let's build your next growth phase together.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4.2k
Billed in all: $57,179$57k
$2.1k in the last 6 months
Across 20 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 10% in Economics
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