George Samaras
About George Samaras
George Samaras is an E-Commerce Senior Account Manager at Procter & Gamble and the Sponsorship Director at TEDxThessaloniki. He has a background in sales, account management, and business analysis, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Macedonia.
Title: E Commerce Senior Account Manager
George Samaras currently holds the position of E Commerce Senior Account Manager at Procter & Gamble. He has been serving in this role since 2022. Based in Greece, Samaras manages various aspects of eCommerce accounts, ensuring seamless operations and effective management of e-commerce strategies for the company.
Career at Procter & Gamble
George Samaras has had a progressive career at Procter & Gamble, taking on multiple roles over the years. Starting as a Sales Business Analyst in Athens from 2017 to 2018, he quickly advanced to an Associate Account Manager in Thessaloniki from 2019 to 2020. Following this, he served as an Account Handler for 11 months in 2020 before becoming a Store Development Manager from 2020 to 2021. He later worked as an eCommerce Account Manager in Marousi from 2021 to 2022. Throughout these roles, Samaras has accumulated a wealth of experience in sales, account management, and e-commerce development.
Role at TEDxThessaloniki
In addition to his corporate roles, George Samaras has been contributing to TEDxThessaloniki as a Sponsorship Director since 2016. Based in Thessaloniki, he has been responsible for overseeing sponsorship activities, building relationships with potential sponsors, and securing funding to support the event. His work ensures the smooth running and financial stability of TEDxThessaloniki.
Education Background
George Samaras has a solid academic background in Accounting and Finance, having completed his Bachelor's degree at the University of Macedonia from 2014 to 2019. Prior to this, he attended the 4th High School of Karditsa, where he completed his General Studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and analysis, which he applies in his professional roles.
Previous Experience in Media and Sales
Before joining Procter & Gamble, George Samaras gained diverse experience in media and sales. He worked as a Sales Manager at Radio Nowhere in Thessaloniki from 2015 to 2017, where he managed sales activities and client relationships. Additionally, he served as the Founder and Editor In Chief of MyMovies from 2015 to 2021, overseeing the publication's content and operational management. These roles allowed him to develop skills in sales strategy and content management, which have been pivotal in his career growth.