Silja Schiller-Moumtzidis
Vice President of Sales - Strategic Accounts - Champion Petfoods (part of Mars), New York, New York
Professional Overview
Silja Schiller-Moumtzidis is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with a proven track record of driving business growth and strategic transformations across the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, and pet food industries. As the Vice President of Sales - Strategic Accounts for Champion Petfoods (a division of Mars), she leverages her extensive experience in global account management, business model innovation, and customer-centric marketing to spearhead the company's strategic sales initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Sales - Strategic Accounts for Champion Petfoods, Silja is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic sales plans for the company's top-tier clients. She works closely with cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities, optimize sales processes, and deliver exceptional customer experiences that drive increased brand loyalty and market share.
Career Progression
Silja's career journey has been marked by progressive leadership roles at renowned multinational organizations. Prior to her current position, she served as the Global Head of Business Models at Mars, where she led the strategic transformation of the company's pet adoption and acquisition initiatives. Before that, she held senior-level positions at Kantar, including Global Senior Vice President of Pharma and General Manager of the company's top key accounts. Silja also boasts extensive experience in the consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, having held roles at Johnson & Johnson Vistakon and Société Générale.
Academic Background
Silja holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from a prestigious university, where she specialized in marketing and strategic management. Her academic achievements, combined with her extensive industry expertise, have positioned her as a respected thought leader in the pet food and consumer healthcare sectors.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic sales and account management
- Business model innovation and transformation
- Customer-centric marketing and brand building
- Global team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Data-driven decision making and analytical problem-solving
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Silja has spearheaded numerous successful initiatives that have contributed to the growth and profitability of the organizations she has served. As the Global Head of Business Models at Mars, she led the development and implementation of innovative pet adoption and acquisition strategies, resulting in significant increases in customer engagement and retention. In her previous role at Kantar, Silja played a pivotal role in expanding the company's presence in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare markets, securing multi-million dollar contracts with top-tier clients.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic vision, and proven track record of success, Silja Schiller-Moumtzidis is poised to drive continued growth and innovation for Champion Petfoods as the Vice President of Sales - Strategic Accounts. Her deep industry expertise, coupled with her exceptional leadership and customer-centric approach, make her a valuable asset to the organization as it navigates the evolving pet food market.
