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Villeneuve-D'Ascq, Lille, Fr

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with wholesale clients, addressing their needs effectively and offering personalized service.- Identify new business opportunities by analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts, and maximizing profitability.- Provide comprehensive product information, pricing, and promotional support to drive revenue growth.- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and address client inquiries promptly.- Analyze sales data to optimize strategies, stay updated on industry trends, and adapt strategies for competitiveness, implementing strategic sales plans for long-term success.

San Francisco, California, Us

- Monitored competitive activity, strategically positioning product lines to align with market trends.- Analyzed offerings to highlight key features, supporting a wholesale pivot project.- Collaborated with Sales & Marketing teams to provide product information and tools, boosting customer engagement.- Ensured product performance and quality by maintaining technical standards.- Developed marketing materials, including user manuals, spec sheets, and sales tools.- Supported customer activities like line reviews, trainings, and product presentations.- Led product development, focusing on changes in packaging and design.- Generated over $4M in sales in the first year, a 25% increase over targets.- Managed growth and operations on Target & Walmart’s online marketplaces, enhancing sales and customer satisfaction.

San Francisco, California, Us

- Handpicked for U.S. expansion role at Decathlon America, initiating local business operations.- Category Leader, Cycling: Developed and conducted product training to boost sales and customer service.- Workshop Project Leader, Cycling: Established new processes and skillsets for enhanced bicycle repair at a company level.- Managed Potrero store, one of the first U.S. stores.- Recruited and led a team of 25 staff members, driving store performance and growth.

上海, 上海, Cn

- Specialized in cycling products, including bicycles, parts, and accessories.- Developed a 5-year engineering strategy, aligning with broader company goals.- Collaborated across disciplines to integrate best practices in product design.- Maintained quality, efficiency, and cost control in production.- Managed a team of engineers, fostering leadership among them.- Retained responsibilities as a product engineer, contributing hands-on expertise.- Built a comprehensive technical direction, leading a diverse engineering team.- Transferred knowledge and practices to the Indian team, enhancing global collaboration.

上海, 上海, Cn

- Personally selected by Senior Technical Director for a strategic role in China, emphasizing my expertise in cycling products.- Collaborated with the industrial design team to develop new cycling products, ensuring adherence to high internal standards and optimal design.- Managed detailed engineering documentation, including 3D/2D drawings and BOMs, for comprehensive project oversight.- Led project management through direct communication with the production team, using various technical tools for clarity and precision.- Provided key insights to product development and marketing teams, driving innovation.- Introduced fresh product concepts, significantly enhancing the product portfolio.- Successfully reduced the project time-to-market to 6 months while maintaining low RPM, showcasing efficiency in execution.- Consistently delivered 94% of projects on time and within budget, demonstrating strong project management skills.

Villeneuve-D'Ascq, Lille, Fr

- Concentrated on fabric and textile goods, enhancing technical knowledge and testing expertise.- Revised and developed testing standards, incorporating customer feedback and product benefits for more accurate assessment.- Implemented efficient testing solutions for mass production, improving quality control.- Coordinated testing activities across internal and external groups, streamlining processes.- Validated new testing machinery using the repeatability method, ensuring reliability.- Significantly reduced product returns due to quality issues, evidencing improved product standards.- Conducted extensive training for over 30 individuals in 6 different countries, spreading technical skills and knowledge.

Villeneuve-D'Ascq, Lille, Fr

Student job.Enhanced customer experience, leading to a 27% sales turnover increase within a year.Actively managed stock, merchandising, and provided critical product feedback to management.

- Led the product development lifecycle as the sole engineer, from conceptualization to on-site construction.- Focused on innovative designs for rock climbing walls, aerial adventure parks, and zip-lining, as well as tree houses.- Managed all engineering documentation, including 3D/2D drawings and BOMs, and worked closely with suppliers to promote eco-friendly practices.

- Designed, developed and tested a dual-entry snowboard binding, incorporating structural and user perception analysis.- Contributed to winning the ISPO award 2014/2015 with this innovative binding design.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree