Szabolcs Vatai
About Szabolcs Vatai
Szabolcs Vatai is the Head of Sales at Delivery Hero in Budapest, Hungary, with a background in sales and management roles at Gebr. Heinemann and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Budapest Metropolitan University.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Szabolcs Vatai is currently the Head Of Sales at Delivery Hero in Budapest, Hungary. In this role, he leads the team responsible for signing new restaurant partners for Foodpanda HU. He also oversees the corporate sales team that manages the PandaMerchant platform and PandaBusiness sales, ensuring comprehensive coverage and growth in the Hungarian market.
Previous Roles at Gebr. Heinemann
Szabolcs Vatai spent several years at Gebr. Heinemann in Budapest, Hungary. He held multiple roles, including Deputy Head of Sales from 2017 to 2020, Deputy Terminal Manager from 2014 to 2017, Shift Manager from 2011 to 2014, and Sales Assistant for four months in 2011. Throughout his tenure, Szabolcs gained extensive experience in sales and management, contributing significantly to the company's operations.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his tenure at Gebr. Heinemann, Szabolcs Vatai worked at Szabad Szellemi Műhely as an Organizer from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he served as a Call Center Operator at Magyar Telekom for five years, from 2004 to 2009. These roles provided him with a diverse background in various aspects of customer service and event management.
Academic Background
Szabolcs Vatai holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Budapest Metropolitan University, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also studied Philosophy at Eötvös Loránd University from 2001 to 2007. His academic background equips him with a well-rounded understanding of both business and philosophical perspectives.
Professional Interests and Leadership Philosophy
With a keen interest in the history of gastronomy, Szabolcs Vatai has a passion for wine, coffee, and craft beer. He believes that trust is the greatest gift a leader can give, achieving efficiency through commitment. He also advocates for the importance of data analysis, psychological analysis, and social psychological analysis in decision-making processes, emphasizing a thorough and multifaceted approach.