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Paris, Fr

Boulogne-Billiancourt, Paris , Fr

- General Management- Creation and implementation of the strategic and commercial roadmap- Monthly stakeholders board presentations

Rosebery, Nsw, Au

- General Management of the EU & UK subsidiary- Opening of 10+ stores including new countries (Spain, Monaco)- Monthly reporting to investors

Lausanne, Ch

- Member of the marketing management team: key contributor to the company's strategy elaboration and execution.- Creator of a disruptive B-to-C retail strategy to drive adult smokers towards smoke-free alternatives: 30 shop-in-shops in France, 1 flagship store in Monaco, 90 employees recruited and trained, +50% in consumers acquisition.- Leader of a nationwide project to revamp the Trade Engagement Program through commercial incentive, capability building, and emotional connection: 14 000 retailers engaged, +15% average commercial performance (lead generation + acquisition).

Paris, Paris, Fr

Perimeter : 20 stores, total headcount of 200 people.- Full P&L accountability for the country: delivered a 20% increase in like for like sales and 10% increase in profit.- Co-designer of the Retail Excellence global program, fostering client centricity, clienteling, people development, and store operations optimization.- Pilot market for digital experience innovation, training programs and incentive scheme.- Responsible for VIC handholding during major events and fashion weeks.

Casellina Di Scandicci, Florence, It

Perimeter : 23 stores (34 doors), total headcount of 200 people.- In charge of implementing the Company's strategy in all the stores.- Accountable for stores' results, meeting budgeted sales and P&L.- Accountable for maintaining Gucci's standards of excellence in all fields : customer service, back of house, store maintenance and visual display.- Active participation in the buying campaigns and product assortment construction.- In charge of Retail Training implementation across the stores.

Casellina Di Scandicci, Florence, It

Perimeter : 5 points of sales, 6 Department Managers, total headcount 38 people.- In charge of achieving sales goals in all product categories.- Responsible for improving customer service and corporate image standards.- Responsible for staff recruitment, training, motivation, and implementation of HR processes.- Responsible for optimizing merchandise flows in the challenging context of a department store.- First and main spokesperson for business partnership between Gucci and Galeries Lafayette.

Paris, Ile De France, Fr

Operations : 9 stores worldwide.Retail Development : coordination of 6 store opening projects and of 4 store refurbishments.Promoted to Retail Manager USA from February 2010.