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Seongdon Ahn

Seongdon Ahn

Sales Support Manager
Daejeon

Summary

Dedicated sales operations specialist with proven experience in Food, biotech and healthcare industries, including Sartorius Korea Biotech, Genesystem, and Maeil Dairies. Skilled in end-to-end sales support, order management, delivery coordination, and client-facing issue resolution. Known for enhancing process efficiency, maintaining high on-time delivery rates, and minimizing customer claims through cross-functional collaboration.


Proficient in SAP and Salesforce, with a strong ability to translate field insights into operational improvements and client satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
39
39
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Sales Support Specialist

Sartorius Korea Biotech
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and issues related to products, services, and orders.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
  • Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts and existing customers.
  • Learned and frequently used multiple sales systems to investigate, track, and correct customers' issues.
  • Boosted sales performance by providing timely and efficient support to the sales team.
  • Collaborated with vendor development and support staff to resolve various issues impacting sales activities.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Genesystem Co., Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts, achieving cost savings on promotional materials purchases.
  • Assisted in the creation of sales presentations tailored to individual client needs, resulting in higher closing ratios.

Key Account Manager

Maeil Dairies Co., Ltd.
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Conducted regular account reviews with clients to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strategize future growth opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends, identifying opportunities for expanding product offerings within key accounts.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problemsolving.
  • Developed customized proposals for potential clients, demonstrating the value of the company''s products and services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Statistics & Data Science

Korea National Open University
South Korea
04.2001 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - African Studies / Culture Contents

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
South Korea
04.2001 - 02.2017

Skills

  • Effective negotiation
  • Performance Tracking
  • Target Audience Identification
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Sales team support
  • MS Office
  • Market Research

Software

MS Office

SAP

Python

R

SQL

Saleforce

Accomplishments

    • Increased on-time delivery rate to 95%+ by leading early risk detection, coordinating Escalation submissions, express shipments, and early customer communication.

    •Resolved 90%+ of customer claims (e.g., expiry issues, wrong shipments) within 7 business days, reducing resolution time by over 30% year-over-year.

    • Processed and managed KRW 2B+ (USD 1.5M+) in monthly order volume, covering PSO, delivery, and invoicing across 10+ major pharmaceutical accounts.

    • Prevented over-ordering or missed delivery by reconciling customer and internal ERP data, recovering 3+ critical orders/month and avoiding shipment delays.

    • Negotiated successful partial returns and inventory transfers, reducing financial loss by 33% (e.g., KRW 6M → KRW 4M) through strategic stakeholder alignment.

    • Achieved and maintained a 50%+ quotation-to-order conversion rate by supporting sales reps and dealers with responsive communication and accurate documentation.

    • Designed and implemented a custom OC date tracking tool and lead time communication system, enhancing visibility and planning across internal teams.

    • Played a key role in 25% YoY sales growth for high-value STM accounts by ensuring timely delivery and minimizing client-side disruptions.

    • Collaborated with 5+ cross-functional teams (Sales, Logistics, Planning, Service, Finance) to streamline end-to-end operations and meet monthly close deadlines.

    • Led urgent coordination on prototype and mRNA supply projects, directly contributing to successful fulfillment of regulatory and client-imposed deadlines.

Timeline

Sales Support Specialist

Sartorius Korea Biotech
08.2024 - Current

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Genesystem Co., Ltd.
03.2022 - Current

Key Account Manager

Maeil Dairies Co., Ltd.
01.2018 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Statistics & Data Science

Korea National Open University
04.2001 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - African Studies / Culture Contents

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
04.2001 - 02.2017
Seongdon AhnSales Support Manager