Biography
A graduate engineer in mechatronics with an entrepreneurial background, started his career as a logistics coordinator for General Motors, and in 2006 become an entrepreneur, founded an insurance broker, and later an outdoor advertising agency in Bucharest, Romania.
In 2011 moved to Dubai to play an important role for a major transporter, this position opened the way to the Middle East logistics where he discovered many challenges in a fast-growing market. As a problem solver stepped forward and built www.Load-Me.com the first Transporters Marketplace in the Middle East.
Sebastian Stefan
CEO/Founder Load-Me
2014 – Today
Founded www.Load-Me.com, which is the Transporters Market, the first online marketplace for freight exchange in the Middle East, it is using the power of internet combined with GPS tracking and smartphones apps to connect efficiently load owners with available trucks in their area. It is actually an online marketplace for shipments and trucks where you can find transport for your goods or you can load your empty trucks.
Sales Manager – Tarwada Cargo Transport
Dec 2012 – Dec 2014 – Tarwada Cargo Transport by Heavy Trucks (TCT)
Increased the sales by identifying new leads, new opportunities and secure new clients. The new contracts with top players from the industry supported the TCT expansion which has doubled the fleet from 80 to 160 trucks within 12 months. This role revolves around good communication, new product developments, plan and review the marketing team and being responsible for the marketing policy.
Branch Manager – LIVESCALE LLC
Sep 2011 – Dec 2012
I start-up the business in UAE with ongoing market research, competitor analysis, prices benchmark, administrative and HR support. Within one year only I lead the company to become one of the market leaders bidding successfully for real estate projects of the largest developers in GCC and the most prestigious consultants.
Senior Area Sales Manager – Citroen
Feb 2010 – Aug 2011
I developed and implement a marketing plan to increase the market share and to adapt the business to the financial crisis. I review all sales activity and marketing team activity. I led the vision, strategy and business planning process for the Romanian market.
Founder/CEO – URBAN SRL
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
Providing metrology services for the water meters of residential buildings, the company fight with a strong competition and launch the service on a small market to create disruption with lower rates and having a more efficient management.
Co Founder / General Manager – ASISST – Insurance Broker
Dec 2006 – Dec 2008
Manage to build a profitable network of successful agents that had great results and secured a good market share. Successful agreements with car dealers, boosted the company revenue from the first month.
Training Coordinator – General Motors
Sep 2005 – Sep 2007
After the great results that my team had in sales, I was recruited by General Motor to conduct the training for all the 42 Chevrolet dealers from Romania. In total, more than 350 salesmen were trained sales techniques for each new model launched by Chevrolet.
Logistics Coordinator & Sales Manager
Jul 2003 – Sep 2007 GM Dealer for Chevrolet &Opel – Victoria Total SRL
I coordinate, train and manage a sales team of 15 people during the economy booming and we increased the sales by 300% each year. The company had the best sales from all the dealers in South-East Europe winning many awards.