Laurent Raynaud
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Category Manager at Essilor
Location: Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France 11 work roles 2 schools
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Laurent Raynaud is listed as Category Manager at Essilor, a with 247 employees, based in Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Laurent Raynaud.

Laurent Raynaud previously worked as Multi brands eyewear distribution at Visionize and International Business Development Manager at Angel Eyes Eyewear / Vinyl Factory. Laurent Raynaud holds Master In Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Institut D'Administration Des Entreprises.

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Wholesale and retail backgroundInternational business development, team management, brand management, brands and retail KPI, Go to Market strategy, license & distribution contract negotiation, category management.Fields: eyewear, lunettes, license goods, sporting goods, accessories

Listed skills include Marketing, Product Development, Management, Product Management, and 36 others.

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Essilor
Essilor
Category Manager
Île-de-France, France
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247
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11 roles · 14 years

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Category Manager

Île-De-France, France

Category Manager

My eStore / meyestore.comAccessories, tools and small equipment for ECP’s

Multi Brands Eyewear Distribution

Visionize

Paris Et Périphérie

International Business Development Manager

Paris Area, France

In charge of International development: prospection of new partners, setting up objectives and contract negotiation.Develop and expand a distribution network or 14 distributors (Europe, North America, Australia)Ensure appropriate international brand policy at point of sales level and Countries’ marketing actions.Training and coaching of sales agents and distributors' sales teams

2015 - Sep 2020

Category Manager

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

25 optical stores in French Speaking part of Switzerland (N°2 in the market)- Responsibility for building up commercial programs for the 25 owned optical stores- Product assortment plans for each store in close relation with Store' Directors - Annual contractual negotiation with all frames and sunglass suppliers including worldwide leaders- Organize and manage the Buying Committee

2014 - 2015 ~1 yr

Marketing Manager Emea

International Marketing Manager for Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti brands (sunglasses / snow goggles / helmets)- Global European marketing plans and Go to Market - liaise with subs - Pricing and forecasting

2013 - 2014 ~1 yr

Category Manager Private Label

Clamart

- Responsible for Private Label line assortment for 1400 optical stores (Optic 2000 + Lissac).- Negotiation & contract: management of portfolio of 10 Asian and European based vendors.- Responsible for product lines assortment and profitability at buying group and stores levels (PL activity increased +65% in 3 years)- Top Management Board presentations: product lines strategy, market intelligence, volume and margin targets.

Apr 2010 - Aug 2013

Marketing & Product Director

L'Amy France

Paris

- Marketing Management of Columbia Sportswear eyewear and Chevignon eyewear collections for EMEA territories. Manage relationship and contracts with licensors. - Responsible for P&L of each brand and communication strategy.- Analyse market intelligence and deliver recommendations on license brands portfolio and product features. - Setting up of a new brand platform for the French entity: corporate positioning, new website.- Negotiation with Asian based suppliers and supervision of the buying process.

Oct 2006 - Feb 2010

Brand Director Columbia Sportswear Eyewear

L'Amy America

Wilton, Ct, Usa

L’AMY AMERICA, Wilton, CT, USA -- Definition of product segmentation to address distribution opportunities in appropriate retail channels (Sport, outdoor specialty stores, opticians): special make up strategy to increase brand presence at key account level, development of local collections to target the Northern American and European markets.- Manage business activity with local subsidiaries and international distributors (France, Belgium, Italy, Spain).- Setting up the Product and Marketing Department and recruiting a team of four professionals.- Deliver and execute business plan; responsible for brand P&L.- Results: +16% annual average growth, brand enters in top 5 worldwide for sport eyewear license brands. - Management: Product Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Export Manager, Free lance designers.

Feb 2004 - Sep 2006

International Brand Manager

L'Amy

- Definition of international marketing plans and following up of their implementation with country managers. - Contact person of the US based licensors for marketing plans, communication initiatives, product approval and sales reporting.- Increase brands profitability through implementation of a sourcing policy dedicated to each brand, optimization of sku count which contribute to a better inventory control.

Jan 1999 - Feb 2004

Product Manager

Tyco Isogard

Lyon

- Launching of the Isogard line, a new generation of fire extinguishers and home protection devices. - Manage and control advertising and design budgets in relation with the selected agencies.

Apr 1994 - Dec 1998
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What company does Laurent Raynaud work for?

Laurent Raynaud works for Essilor.

What is Laurent Raynaud's role at Essilor?

Laurent Raynaud is listed as Category Manager at Essilor.

Where is Laurent Raynaud based?

Laurent Raynaud is based in Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France while working with Essilor.

What companies has Laurent Raynaud worked for?

Laurent Raynaud has worked for Essilor, Visionize, Angel Eyes Eyewear / Vinyl Factory, Berdoz - Vision & Audition, and Bushnell Performance Optics.

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What schools did Laurent Raynaud attend?

Laurent Raynaud holds Master In Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Institut D'Administration Des Entreprises.

What skills is Laurent Raynaud known for?

Laurent Raynaud is listed with skills including Marketing, Product Development, Management, Product Management, Private Label, Eyewear, Purchasing, and Conception De Produit.

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