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Marko Sever

I work for Samsung and live in Ivanic-Grad, Croatia. My interests range from technology to entrepreneurship. I am also interested in organic food, writing and innovation.

 

Key data

Job description: Product Manager for IT
Company: Samsung Electronics Austria GmbH Podruznica Zagreb
I work in: Zagreb, Croatia
I have worked here since: February 2017
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What I do

I oversee IT products in Samsung Electronics for the Adriatic area. My interests are focused on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. I love being part of different areas within a multicultural environment and the possibility to learn new skills.

Why I love my job

I love working in a dynamic job with lots of different prospects. My personal favorite is the business-to-business part of my job, where I work with partners and customers on the key development of their companies and new business scenarios.

Important skills in my job

  • Analytical skills
  • Project planning
  • Product marketing
  • Product management
  • Project management
  • Business strategy
  • Excel

The best experiences in my job

My job involves a lot of travel across the entire Adriatic region. I enjoy working with different partners and customers on their business projects and prospects.

How I found my current job

I applied for the position on LinkedIn.

What I learned for this job during my studies

I received a lot of information and learned about cases for projects that applied and got funds from the EU. I learned a lot of different approaches for project writing, planning and executing. I loved studying in an environment where all colleagues shared their own personal work experience, which means you get to learn also from your colleagues.

Job prospects in my area

EU projects have only just begun to be acquired by Croatia. There is a huge demand for IT jobs in Croatia, as the number of companies working for the international market is growing continuously.

My skills are

  • Management
  • Project writing
  • Event management
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Business development
  • Project planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Start-ups
  • Business Strategy
  • Teaching
  • Negotiation

About my job

Product manager for VD segment, which includes LCD monitor, LFD, LED and Hotel display business. Responsible for Adriatic region (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo).

My responsibilities include sales, development of brand strategies, managing the marketing strategy, monitoring the Samsung brand, initiating the development of innovations and much more.