Oscar Oddestad
About Oscar Oddestad
Oscar Oddestad is a Team Leader Sales at Cision Sverige in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in finance and extensive experience in sales and customer service.
Current Position at Cision Sverige
Oscar Oddestad currently holds the position of Team Leader Sales at Cision Sverige, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He has been leading the sales team since September 2017. In addition to his role as Team Leader Sales, he also serves as a Senior Sales Executive, contributing to the overall sales strategy and execution of Cision Sverige in the region.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cision Sverige, Oscar Oddestad accumulated diverse experience in sales and customer service roles. At Mercedes-Benz Sverige in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden, he worked in customer service for eight months between 2014 and 2015. Prior to that, he was employed at Exceed Sverige in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, where his roles included Investment Advisor Assistant (2009-2010), Team Leader (2010-2011), and Regional Sales Manager (2012-2013). This varied background has equipped Oscar with a comprehensive understanding of different facets of sales and customer relations.
Educational Background
Oscar Oddestad obtained his education from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance, studying from 2013 to 2015. In addition to his Finance degree, he also studied Statistics at the same institution in 2011 over a short duration. Oscar's educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles and statistical analysis, which supports his professional roles in sales and management.
Career at Exceed Sverige
Oscar Oddestad's tenure at Exceed Sverige spanned several roles over a period of four years. He began as an Investment Advisor Assistant in Stockholm from 2009 to 2010. He then progressed to the role of Team Leader from 2010 to 2011 and later became the Regional Sales Manager from 2012 to 2013. Throughout his time at Exceed Sverige, Oscar developed leadership skills and gained extensive experience in managing sales teams and executing sales strategies.
Customer Service Experience
In addition to his sales roles, Oscar Oddestad also has experience in customer service. He worked at Mercedes-Benz Sverige in Malmö, where he provided customer service for eight months between 2014 and 2015. This role allowed him to develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, which are valuable in his current positions in sales and leadership.