Latvian “Sales Tiger 2009” – Business Development Director of Stenders Gundega Ceplevica!

On 17 June 2009, Gundega Ceplevica, the Business Development Manager of Stenders, won the first place in a close contest at one of the most prestigious Latvian competitions for top-level managers – “Sales Tiger 2009”.

The objective of the “Sales Tiger” competition was to determine and make known those managers who by their knowledge and active doing have ensured targeted sales work management at their companies to facilitate achieving high sales results.

"The products of Stenders and the overall conception of their presentation have totally captivated me, so that the work has become my hobby! It was a chance to gain assurance about my abilities! At the same time, of course, I was thinking of the additional promotion I could give to the company. Just like any marketing specialist, I yearned for securing the final aim, in this case, the finishing line that would give me an opportunity to spread the information on the company’s development to a wider target audience" – Gundega Ceplevica reflects on her achievement.

G. Ceplevica participated it the competition by presenting particularly her work of the introduction and development of the Stenders brand in the market of China. Sixteen Stenders shops have been opened in China within less than 3 years, and the rapid expansion of the network of shops keeps going.

The board member of Stenders Janis Berzins comments the award: “This award is a high appreciation to the professionalism of our work and team and a proof that the sales model we have developed is effective for the company and its partners.”