A dynamic and results-driven National & Export Sales Manager with a successful background in Marketing and Sales Account Management and New Business Development in the food industry sector. A competent strategist capable of developing innovative plans and activities designed to facilitate competitive growth. Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, ability to influence decisions and to develop positive relationships internally and externally. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating, training and developing a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.Specialties: • Initiating and developing new business with major European retail key accounts• Responsible for driving new prospects / accounts for private label products• Developing positive relationships with potential clients, establishing their business needs and offering services• Coordinating new product development working with Marketing, R&D, Production departments• Generating sales and budget analysis reportsToday, as Owner of Thierry Lambert Trading and Consulting, I provide expertise and knowledge to Food Market organizations, wishing to initiate and develop new business opportunities throughout France or worldwide.On the Retail and Food Service sector, I offer to operators my services to lead their growth strategy and help them promote their range of products under their own brand or their private label brands.