Berger Romain Email & Phone Number

Annecy, Fr

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

As Product Manager for trail footwear at Salomon, my role focuses on reaffirming Salomon’s leadership in the trail running market by redeveloping a high-performance product range that meets the needs of consumers. I lead the development and market launch of key franchises, driving innovation and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic growth.- Launched the Sense Ride 5 and Thundercross (2023), guiding both products through final development and ensuring a successful market debut.- Created the Genesis franchise, using a "hero to halo" approach to establish strong brand positioning and a cohesive product narrative.- Developed Vision, the industry’s first recyclable trail running shoe (2024), setting new sustainability standards for performance footwear.- Led the exploratory phase for the Ultra Glide project (2025), working with external agencies and managing the product’s development through to its market-ready phase.- Created a new product line inspired by cycling, offering consumers distinct performance benefits across three price points, each tailored through unique materials and design.- Led product collaborations in performance, inspired by successful Sportstyle initiatives.- Introduced a new trail running pole range, aimed at regaining market share and achieving the goal of a Salomon athlete winning the UTMB with a full head-to-toe Salomon silhouette.I am committed to driving Salomon’s trail running leadership through cutting-edge product development, combining performance, sustainability, and strategic market insights.

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

SALES- Drive profitable revenue growth with dedicated Key Account Customer : Ekosport, Snowleader, Au Vieux Campeur, Alltricks, Boulanger- Negotiate trade terms and annual contracts.- Launch new product innovations to market and managing product life cycle.- Implement Joint Business Plans in close relationship with Marketing team.- Manage P&L and monitoring customer profitability.- Forecast sales and inventory- Organise and control sell-in and sell-through to achieve sales target and KPIs.MARKETING- Create Joint Marketing Business Plan in collaboration with the Marketing Manager for selected Key Account - Help on content Creation Photo & Video- Help on managing PR with influential media (montre-cardio-gps, nakan.ch)- Help on Sports Marketing : athletes recruitment and management, events ...R&D- Work in collaboration with Suunto HQ for product development into the Field Test Program.

Annecy, Rhône-Alpes, France

Key Responsibilities:- Develop seasonal strategies to grow Amer Sports' business with key specialty retailers, focusing on omni-channel initiatives.- Present tailored business plans to accounts, aimed at boosting key categories, driving sell-through, and enhancing consumer engagement.- Build joint business and consumer strategies with premium partners to align with Amer Sports’ strategic objectives and maximize consumer preference at specialty retailers.- Ensure profitable, sustainable growth with retail partners by utilizing Amer Sports’ trade marketing and sell-through programs.- Collaborate with customer service and Smart Service Reps to maintain a high standard of customer care and optimize account hand-offs.- Train shop staff, manage consumer events, and participate in key retail activations to drive engagement.- Coordinate annual consumer and marketing plans with premium partners.- Share best practices across the sales team and contribute to the development of the entire team through Amer Sports portfolio meetings.

Villefontaine

- Drive sales growth for Amer Sports brands within assigned Smart Service accounts by developing targeted seasonal and daily plans, ensuring optimal use of tools like showroom presentations and digital platforms.- Collaborate closely with field sales and customer service teams to maintain high standards of customer care, while meeting sales and pre-order targets for Smart Service accounts.

Grand Ouest France

- Organize and manage brand presence at events, including consumer and retailer engagement, product training, and promoting Salomon and Suunto products.- Implement product testings, in-store promotions, and set up soft shop/shop-in-shop displays to enhance brand visibility and drive sales at retail locations.

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

- Finance & Accounting: Prepare and process invoices, establish purchase order systems, and report monthly Sell-In/Sell-Out data. Calculate monthly sales costs and free product distribution expenses.- Supply Chain & Logistics: Manage purchase orders and order forecasts.- Human Resources: Handle payroll, vehicle fleet, contracts, and develop HR policies (onboarding guides, business cards).- Administration: Oversee day-to-day company administration.

Région De Paris, France

-Conducted annual and quarterly reviews of statutory (French GAAP) and consolidated (IFRS) accounts for major clients like Lafarge-Holcim.- Assessed internal controls and key processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Région De Lyon, France

- Managed client lifecycle for residential market experiments at Smart Electric Lyon, from recruitment to installation.- Assisted in the development and optimization of the CRM system.

Dakar, Sénégal

Led the development and launch of the MicroCred Energy pilot project in Senegal, aimed at providing innovative energy solutions in partnership with microfinance institutions. Managed business development, client relations, and fundraising, while coordinating local teams and overseeing project financing.

Région De Seattle, États-Unis

Served as an activity leader, responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and overall well-being of 50 American and Canadian children, aged 8 to 18. Focused on creating a positive and engaging environment through a mix of entertainment and personal development activities. Education sportive et découverte des sports de plein air : plongée sous marine, escalade, voile, tir à l'arc.http://www.canoeisland.org

Master Of Science (Msc), Master In Management, Programme Grande Ecole.

Master’s in Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, and International Relations Ranked #2 in France and #39 globally among business schools.

Double Diplôme - Msc. In Engineering Computer Science

Cursus Ingénieur Civil des Mines (ICM) – Double Degree Ranked among the top engineering schools in France, École des Mines de.

Classe Préparatoire, Business And Economics

Completed an intensive two-year program designed to prepare for highly competitive entrance exams to France’s top business schools (HEC.