Cecile M Landgrebe Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service helps businesses of all sizes succeed in international markets with export advisory services, funding and accelerator programs. With a presence in more than 160 cities worldwide.- Assisting businesses in various aspects of international trade, including exporting, foreign investment, attracting investment and establishing innovation and research and development partnerships. The primary objective is to support Canadian companies in their international business development.- Head of the Agri-Food, AgTech, Cleantech & Infrastructure sectors for the Eastern, Southeast and Southern regions of the United States.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Product Launch Expertise: Developed and executed launch strategies for new products, and achieved success in bringing new offerings to market.- Negotiation Skills: Negotiated promotions with retail partners; strong negotiation skills for securing favorable deals with sales channels.- Budget Management: Maintained budgetary controls, and commitment to fiscal responsibility while driving sales.- Strategic Leadership: Supported 4 showrooms with 55 sales representatives with strategic planning. - Communication & Relationship Management: Acted as a liaison between retail accounts and sales agents.- Omnichannel Sales Management: Oversaw and managed the online and direct businesses.

Greater Atlanta Area

Created in 1987, ERAI (Entreprise Rhône-Alpes International), is the agency for the international economic development of the Rhône-Alpes Region. ERAI has 150 employees in Rhône-Alpes and abroad to support Rhône-Alpes companies, Clusters and Competitiveness Centers in their international development, and international companies in their regional establishment projects.Strategic Consulting Services:- Market Entry Strategy: Developed customized market entry plans considering industry specifics, competitor landscape, and target customer segments.- Partnership & Client Acquisition: Utilized our network to identify and connect French companies with potential US partners, distributors, and clients.- Focused on Specific Industries: Tailor services to cater to specific French industry clusters looking to expand into the US (e.g., cleantech, aerospace, luxury goods, ICT, infrastructure).US Business Development & Representation:- Lead Generation & Qualification: Generate leads for French companies by attending relevant trade shows, conferences, and industry events in the US. Qualify leads by assessing fit with the French companies' offerings.- US Subsidiary/Office Setup: Assisted French companies in establishing a US presence in one of our 4 incubators located in Atlanta, Philadelphia, San Mateo and New York City.- Government Relations & Public Relations: Facilitated connections with relevant US government agencies and industry associations. Developed PR strategies to raise awareness of the French companies in the US market.US Market Research & Analysis:- Competitive Intelligence: Conducted competitor analysis to identify key US players, their strengths and weaknesses, and potential gaps in the market French companies can address.- Market Trends & Customer Insights: Provided research on current US market trends, customer preferences, and buying behaviors relevant to the French companies' industries.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Business Relationships: Secured partnerships for over 1,000 French companies with U.S. buyers, retailers, showrooms, and sales representatives in the Home Décor, Art de Vivre, and Health and ICT sectors.- Strategic Market Expansion: Guided French companies in developing and executing successful business development strategies for the North American market (Canada and USA). This included conducting market studies, identifying ideal partners, and recommending optimal product lines, pricing, and distribution channels.- Marketing & Sales Expertise: Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales in the U.S. market. Oversaw the selection of product lines, pricing strategies, and distribution channels to maximize market penetration.- Event Coordination: Facilitated business interactions by coordinating delegations from France and participation in key trade shows and conferences.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Leadership and Management: Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a 45-seat restaurant, ensuring smooth functioning and customer satisfaction.- Operations: Managed a team of 4 employees, which involved hiring, scheduling, and potentially overseeing their training and development.- Sales and Marketing: Promoted sales and performed administrated tasks.- Financial Management: Oversaw inventory of stock and supplies.

Paris Area, France

- Improved and developed existing portfolios in order to attract prospective clients- Negotiated contacts in accordance with the Public Market procedures- Wrote the operating agreements for public bidding- Organized and set up the procedures with the public establishment- Assisted in the bid selection and determine the most affordable and advantageous offer

Paris Area, France

- Stimulate, encourage inter-dependence and enhance the broker/agent network throughout Paris.- Develop existing portfolio to entice prospective clients and recruit new agents. - Advise agents of the technical details of health and life insurance policies.- Train agents on services, products and procedures.