Lika

International Trade & Business Development Executive
London, GB.

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven entrepreneur with 7 years of experience leading a successful import and export business, driving significant revenue growth and market expansion across international territories. Leverages a strong foundation in economics from Imperial College London to strategically identify opportunities, optimize supply chain operations, and build robust global partnerships. Seeking to transition entrepreneurial expertise into a dynamic corporate role, applying proven capabilities in strategic planning, negotiation, and P&L management to achieve organizational objectives.

Work

Self-Employed, Global Trade Solutions
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Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Led all facets of a private import and export business, overseeing strategic planning, operational execution, and financial performance to drive sustained growth and profitability.

Highlights

Drove significant year-over-year revenue growth by identifying and penetrating new international markets for diverse product categories, expanding the client and supplier base by over 150%.

Orchestrated end-to-end supply chain management, optimizing logistics and customs processes to reduce operational costs by an estimated 20% while improving delivery efficiency.

Negotiated complex international trade agreements and managed key stakeholder relationships with suppliers, distributors, and freight forwarders across multiple continents.

Developed and implemented robust market analysis strategies, identifying high-demand products and emerging trade routes that maximized profitability and minimized risk.

Managed comprehensive financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility, ensuring strong cash flow and sustainable business development.

Education

Imperial College London

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Economics

Languages

English

Skills

Business Strategy

Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Business Development, P&L Management, Risk Management.

International Trade

Import/Export Operations, Global Sourcing, Customs Compliance, Trade Regulations, Logistics Management.

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Management, Inventory Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Warehouse Operations, Distribution Networks.

Negotiation & Sales

Contract Negotiation, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Cross-Cultural Communication.

Financial Management

Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Cost Reduction, Profitability Analysis.

Entrepreneurship

Startup Operations, Business Launch, Growth Hacking, Operational Efficiency.

Lika