Nicolas
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #65962

Experience

Managing Director of the French subsidiary of a German industrial group. 15 years international business experience with multiple languages, dedicated to building up businesses, divisions and products. Professional experience in the industry sectors of plastics, building supplies, furniture, upholstery, retail and decoration.

Major Achievements

XXX FRANCE - division skai (industry) & d-c-fix (end consumer) 04 / 2009 - Present Managing Director Restructure of the French subsidiary of the Hornschuch Group: personal, logistics, IT, sales, and distribution optimization. P&L, products development, marketing and sales responsibilities for the West European French speaking territories and Maghreb. Distribution channels: construction, furniture, upholstery, retail, decoration. Results: 13 employees - 50 sales reps - 2400 active customers – €15M° annual turnover (300% growth within 3 years). HORNSCHUCH FRANCE – division skai (industry) 03 / 2006 - 04 / 2009 Sales and Marketing Director Set up and managed the industrial sales and marketing representation on the French speaking territories (West Europe & Maghreb). B2B for plastics, extrusion, facades, windows - doors, building, furniture, upholstery, architecture & design industry. Demonstrated ability to build globally new territories and expand opportunities within existing client base. Accustomed to work in cross functional matrix organizations. Lead sales teams, key account management, product development. Results: 2 employees – 180 active customers – €2.25M° annual turnover (340% growth within 3 years)

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Packaging

Textiles

Construction Industry

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: Country Manager, sales & marketing Director, General Manager

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Flexible

Countries Covered

Belgium

France

Germany

Switzerland

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)