Zeljko Gakovic
About Zeljko Gakovic
Zeljko Gakovic is a Senior Sales Channels Marketing Manager at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong background in sales channel development and analytics, having previously held various roles at Telenor Bulgaria and Deloitte Serbia.
Work at du
Zeljko Gakovic has been employed at du since 2016, serving as the Senior Sales Channels Marketing Manager. In this role, he has contributed to the company's marketing strategies and sales channel development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His tenure at du has lasted for eight years, during which he has focused on enhancing sales performance and analytics.
Previous Experience at Telenor Bulgaria
Prior to his current position, Gakovic held multiple roles at Telenor Bulgaria. He served as the Sales Channels Development Manager from 2011 to 2014, where he was responsible for developing new sales channels and optimizing existing ones. He later became the Head of Sales Channels Development from 2014 to 2016, continuing to drive growth in sales channels. His efforts resulted in double-digit incremental growth over five years in both Bulgaria and Serbia.
Education and Expertise
Zeljko Gakovic earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Missouri State University, studying from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in sales and marketing, particularly in the telecommunications sector.
Background in Financial Consulting
Before entering the telecommunications industry, Gakovic worked as a Financial Consultant at Deloitte Serbia from 2003 to 2005. This role provided him with foundational experience in financial analysis and consulting, which he later applied in his marketing and sales positions.
Achievements in Sales Analytics
At du, Gakovic established the company's first Sales Analytics department in Bulgaria. This initiative led to a significant improvement in store profitability, with over a 20% increase in average store profit. Additionally, he implemented automated fraud prevention algorithms in the sales process, resulting in a 63% reduction in involuntary churn and approximately 50% growth in sales.