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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.

🇧🇦Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina$30/hr100% JSS5.00 (16)Since Nov 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$701

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#63,596 / 412k
🇧🇦Country#132 / 903
Revenue, last 30 days
$737

Last 6 months: $4.2k

World#52,339 / 412k
🇧🇦Country#105 / 903
Total earnings
$54k

Billed in all: $57k

World#70,916 / 412k
🇧🇦Country#187 / 903
Per project
$3k

$2.1k in the last 6 months

World#55,239 / 412k
🇧🇦Country#124 / 903
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇧🇦Country#153 / 903
Projects in all
18

Across 20 contracts

10% fixed90% hourly
World#143,608 / 412k
🇧🇦Country#371 / 903

Earnings, last 30 days

$57.2k+$737 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$56.0k$56.5k$57.0k$57.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 10% in Economics

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #8Bosnian66 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #7Top 12%
  2. #48Economics504 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #1Top 10%
  3. #143Finance1,002 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #1Top 14%
  4. #292Logistics Coordination1,159 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #2Top 25%
  5. #755Business Development4,098 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #2Top 18%
  6. #847Recruiting4,153 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #2Top 20%
  7. #930Business Operations4,003 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #1Top 23%
  8. #1,739Translation15,921 freelancers · 🇧🇦 #8Top 11%