Personal structure providing externalized management services for the textile and sports industry.International business development , Externalized sales management, Sales re-organisations.Current clients :* COOL SHOE CORP = International Sales Management* HOP&DOWN = International Sales Management* DYNAMIC = International Sales Management

Management of wholesale sales outside subsidiaries (Scandinavia,Baltics Eastern europe, Africa and Middle east). Managing a team of 2 sales managers , we cover around 40 countries for a total sales volume of 30 Me. In last 18 months , integration of BILLABONG ,ELEMENT , RVCA with 1 Me net synergies.

Management of the team for strategic accounts on the field and in back office.In coordination with local country managers and for a total sales volumes of 30 Me.

Consolidation of Franchise activity into a Pan european organisation with 5 country leads.In 5 years the network expanded from 75 to 99 units for a total value of 24 Me.

Lead of 7 ROXY country managers with a total of 30+ sales representatives.

Reorganisation of the apparel business unit : product engine , setting up sales structure , integration supply into the QUIKSILVER operation.

Management and development of the retail network (35 stores - Franchise and O&O).After 10 months , I took over the management of sales operations (sales administration , buying foracast & delivery planning).Growth of 12% for FY 2005

In 7 years , I contributed to transform BILLABONG Europe from a distribution company to a full fledge autonomous operation building structure and procedures. Sales growth from 12 Me to 80 Me.

Coordination of the local European product managers for all apparel categories (assortment , flow , profitability)

In 7 years , I contributed to the growth of the company from 20 Me to 70 Me , building the appropriate product structure and its working organisation. Reporting to the European CEO , I handled all product related issues.

Coordination of denim product range with European headquarters , design workshop and manufacturing contractors for french market