More than 35 years of experience in sales and marketing , in France and abroad. I speak French, English, German, Spanish
Experiences
Deputy President of DESTINEA EAVM
DESTINEA EAVM
Since July 2020
France
Marketing, communication and sales manager
DESTINEA EAVM
Since February 2018
Full-time
Cholet
N°1 dealer network for motorhomes and leisure vehicles in France, Destinea offers all the brands, models and accessories to equip your motorhome, van or multi-purpose vehicle
MARKETING:
Marketing, development and monitoring of all Destinea products and concepts (Destin'Outdooring)
Development of the Destinea network
Management of suppliers and partners
Creation of the sales and marketing strategy of the network
Development of an animation policy and development of new concepts, products, franchise
Implementation of a conceptual, economic, competitive and market survey, in particular in terms of sociological changes in our current and future targets
COMMUNICATION:
Development, implementation and monitoring of Destinea communication media plans
Commercial operations and promotions through different communication media,
Development, implementation, SEO and administration of websites, as well as social networks
Creation of communication supports
Writing of the Destinéa'Mag magazine
Organization, implementation and animation of dealer meetings and events
In charge of new tools: chat, lead management, live video
Deployment and training of teams in the tools and concepts developed for the Destinea network
SEARCH FOR NEW MARKETS: LAUCH OF A NEW OUTDOORING CONCEPT: How to transform the volume of a car into a living space, an installation that quickly converts your car into a comfortable camper just in few minutes. We offer you the perfect travel companion, through various and ingenious solutions for a weekend or a long stay, with family, couple or friends : travel trunks, extension, modular equipment, and removable beds ... Your living space is ready in a few minutes. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! www.destinoutdooring.blog
Marketing and export FLEURETTE/FLORIUM Manager + WESTFALIA France/Export sales and marketing manager
FLEURETTE CONSTRUCTEUR
January 2016
to October 2017
Full-time
Benet
France
Manufacturer of Fleurette and Florium motorhomes, Kepler and Jules Verne range of the Westfalia brand, a company of the Rapido group
Marketing / communication strategy for the Fleurette, Florium, Westfalia brands (market analysis, catalogues, web, social networks, organization of trade fairs, events, dealer meetings, press relations, product launches, factory visits, etc.)
Development and animation of a network of export dealers for the Fleurette and Florium brands (18 new export dealers in 18 months) www.fleurette.fr - www.florium.fr
Development and animation of a network of dealers in France + Europe for the Westfalia ranges made in France (network of 80 dealers set up in 18 months) www.westfalia-mobil.com
HOME OFFICE is above all a garden office distribution company, responding to the pragmatic, economic and ecological expectations of professionals working at home. Home Office is an innovative workspace solution for exercising a professional activity at home and guaranteeing its users the best working conditions by dividing family and professional life. This solution meets the needs of remote workers, auto-entrepreneurs, business creators, homeworkers, teleworking, liberal professions, self-employed workers, artists, professions that do not require large structures. With the advent of the internet, more and more of them can work at home.
HOME OFFICE is also a service company aimed at SMEs which do not have the means to have a full-time marketing / communication department and need either one-off or regular services from a professional for sales, promotion, marketing and communication. This department bears the name of HOME OFFICE SERVICES and relies on 28 years of professional expertise in France and abroad.
Motorhome manufacturer, N ° 3 in Europe, 6 brands, 4 production sites
Marketing and Communication Manager for the 6 brands of the PILOTE group (Motorhome manufacturer, 204 M €, N ° 3 in Europe) Conception and implementation of all the group's marketing and communication actions
Competitive analysis and strategy, market segmentation, geomarketing, press review, overseeing development of new products
Analysis of the distribution networks, strategies of deployment of the brands, merchandising, animation in place of sales and logistic interface
Sales promotion of the group’s 6 brands in Europe
Establishment of a customer relationship service, supervision and implementation of loyalty actions and recruitment of new customers, implementation of a CRM system
External communication: definition of the media plan, production of communication supports, website development, press relations, organization of events
IN COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING Definition, implementation of all marketing and communication activities of the company:
Definition, implementation and monitoring of annual communication plans
Development of media campaigns in the specialized press and on internet
Creation of communication media (catalogues, brochures, product sheets, user manual, advertisements, magazines like Planète Camping-cars newspaper, network and general public newsletters ...)
Management of relations with the advertising agencies of the Pilote group
Product training for salespeople, key account customers and dealers
Setting up of challenges, sales competitions and incentives
Press relations and test organisation
Development and monitoring of the marketing / communication budget
IN ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS • Organization of:
national and international exhibitions (design, planning, management of resources and production)
national and international dealer meetings (creative, logistical and financial aspects)
events: gathering of 300 Frankia German motorhomes for 3 days in France, organization of the 45th anniversary of the company with 3000 participants for a week, ... • Work in project mode: needs analysis, definition of objectives and strategy, planning, implementation, animation of committees and project groups
Management and implementation of customer relations actions: implementation of a CRM, loyalty actions and / or customer recruitment, satisfaction surveys, establishment of an after-sales service structure
IN NEGOTIATION In the fields of : • purchases :
mastery of the production chain for photo stations, art purchase, printing, 360 °, videos ...
purchase of keywords for SEO on the net • advertising: purchase of space in magazines, in the specialized press and on the web (advertising banners) • logistics: management of transport costs for media shipments, POS in European networks
PILOTE GROUP – Motorhome manufacturer (210 M€ – N°3 in Europe)
Sales and marketing manager for the brands FRANKIA, BAVARIA and RMB (Turnover 2007 : 51 M€)
Tactical marketing policy, sales forecasting, pricing, training and sales activities
Products strategy and development
Business development and animation of a network of French and European dealers
Establishment of sales policies: • Efficient: multiplication of motorhome turnover by 17 in 8 years (3 to 51 M €) • Innovative: deliveries throughout France in 24 hours, demonstration days, organization of a "Frankia Tour" ... • Creation of a network of French dealers (recruitment, implementation and animation) and recruitment of European importers and dealers.
Sales Manager - Importer and distributor of golf equipment (French N ° 1, CA 41 MF) - Brands : Callaway Golf, Browning, Mitsushiba, Tom Walker - Subsidiary of Garnier Entreprises
Responsible for the marketing, sales and profitability (Turnover: 41MF) :
Definition of the objectives; sales and marketing strategy
Development of customer’s fidelity and conquest of new customers
Conception and launch of new products
Management of a commercial team (9 persons)
Purchase Manager
GREEN SUN
April 1988
to January 1990
Full-time
MOUZEIL (44)
France
Importer / distributor of golf equipment (N°1 in France) (subsidiary of CAMAC, Garnier Entreprises)
Responsible for the buyings (Turnover: 5 MF) :
Elaboration and devising of the annual purchase plan
Ordering processes, scheduling, vendor relations
Development of new ranges of products
Manager assistant - Translator
VENDEXPORT
March 1987
to March 1988
Full-time
LA ROCHE-SUR-YON (85)
France
Management of the export for 12 food-processing companies in Vendée
Realization of marketing studies: market studies, products segmentation