Katia Turchaninova
About Katia Turchaninova
Katia Turchaninova is a Sales Development Representative for EMEA at Ouster, based in Amsterdam since 2021. She has extensive experience in sales and business development across various companies in Europe, complemented by her educational background in business administration and international business.
Work at Ouster
Katia Turchaninova has been employed at Ouster as a Sales Development Representative for the EMEA region since 2021. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, she has contributed to the company's sales efforts for three years. Her role involves engaging with potential customers and promoting Ouster's products and services within the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining Ouster, Katia held various sales positions. She worked as a Sales Advisor at ba&sh from 2017 to 2020 in the Amsterdam Area. Prior to that, she served as a Sales Advisor at Comptoir des Cotonniers in the Milan Area for 11 months in 2013-2014. Additionally, she was a Sales Advisor at Groupe Chantelle from 2014 to 2016, also in Milan. Her early career included a role as a Back Office Employee and Sales Advisor at Giorgio Grati S.p.A. in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Katia Turchaninova has a solid educational background. She studied Commercial Services at L. V. Bertarelli-Ferraris, earning an Associate's degree from 2012 to 2015. She later pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Business at Rotterdam Business School from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she completed a Pre-master in Business Administration and Management at the University of Amsterdam in 2020. Her studies have equipped her with skills in strategic business development and market analysis.
Intercultural Communication Skills
Katia possesses intercultural communicative competence, which enhances her ability to connect with potential customers in diverse markets. This skill is particularly valuable in her current role at Ouster, where understanding different cultural contexts can significantly impact sales strategies and customer relationships.
Interests and Future Goals
Katia has a strong interest in integrating technology with environmental protection, advocating for a cultural revolution in how individuals connect with the planet. She is also working towards fluency in the Dutch language, which will further enhance her professional capabilities in the EMEA region.