Memmu Palander

Senior Key Account Manager at Kekkilä-BVB

Memmu Palander is a Senior Key Account Manager at Kekkilä-BVB since April 2023, responsible for managing and developing customer relationships while leading the domestic field sales team. Previously, Memmu held the position of Category Manager at SOK from June 2018 to April 2023, overseeing category management, sourcing, marketing, and pricing for a wide range of garden-related products. Additionally, Memmu gained extensive retail experience at Plantagen / Plantasjen between March 2006 and June 2018, advancing from Store Manager to Deputy Area Manager. Early career experience includes working as a Retail Salesperson at Gigantti Oy from October 2000 to February 2006. Memmu’s educational background includes a Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration from MJK-instituutti and a degree as a Household Technician from Jyväskylän Palvelualojen oppilaitos.

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Helsinki, Finland

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Kekkilä-BVB

Welcome to Kekkilä-BVB, a global leader in substrates, soils, and growing media. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we develop and launch new products and concepts within our extensive brand portfolio. Our R&D department ensures strict quality control throughout production. We prioritize our customers' needs by providing high-quality, customized growing media. Join us on our journey towards a sustainable future. Partnering with us means being part of our efforts to create a better world. With our own production facilities, a well-established supply chain, and global distribution, we serve customers in 100+ countries. Our impressive turnover of 330 million euros supports our mission of facilitating sustainable living worldwide. We support customers every step of the way, helping them understand how sustainability choices impact their financial results. By sharing our expertise in organic substrates, we foster growth and collaboration, ensuring a brighter future. Kekkilä-BVB comprises renowned brands in substrates and growing media. Our products cater to horticulture, mushroom cultivation, landscaping, urban planning, and more. We also provide bulk shipping of raw materials to support local distributors. Food production needs to increase by 70% in the next 35 years. Through smart technology, organic materials, and tailored solutions, Kekkilä-BVB empowers sustainable production. Joining us means joining an international environment. Our core values focus on customer success, collaboration, innovation, and trust. We demonstrate these values through transparent updates, collaborative projects, and unwavering commitment. At Kekkilä-BVB, we care for life. Join us on our mission to create sustainable everyday living.