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Emmanuel CardonEC

Emmanuel Cardon

Expert in Wood Panels, Flooring, and Cladding ✅️

€499/day
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Emmanuel

With 30 years of experience in specialized distribution, I offer my expertise in team management and the sale of construction wood to those who have a problem to solve or a goal to achieve, whether within your company, on a construction site, or at your home.

I can provide advice on installing wood products or derivatives, assist with construction site disputes, address wood pathologies, offer managerial intelligence, resolve issues related to timber merchants, fix internal dysfunctions, develop commercial strategies, or even help manage operational continuity. I assist you, with complete independence, to quickly find a solution.

I cater to students, apprentices, employees, middle managers, frontline managers, project managers, executives, administrators, consumers, architects, craftsmen, etc.

I operate exclusively remotely to offer you accessible rates and greater confidentiality. Through audio or video calls, for example, I can confirm the feasibility of the service and its price.
I offer the "Flash Response Package" for €79 excl. tax for a technical note on a specific question that requires a simple and educational explanation. Zero AI. Everything is handwritten.
Turnaround times are typically a few business days. I save you time on time-consuming and costly issues, so consult me without delay!
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

  • English

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • DEOLBOIS Groupe LABABOIS
    Commercial Manager
    September 2007 - Today (18 years and 9 months)
    Timber, panels, and joinery merchant, a leader in its sector. Assistant to the Agency Director. Conducted cost studies for framework, structural wood, joinery wood, structural and decorative panels, technical plywood, door frames, flooring, decking, cladding, joinery, and custom machining services. Welcomed clients in the showroom: architects, designers, craftsmen, general contractors, local authorities, etc. Managed a team (20 people). Led internal and external sales. Co-managed the internal transport service (delivery drivers). Sales administration (purchasing negotiations, CRM, order checks, etc.). Stock management (procurement, inventory, etc.). Workplace safety. Reporting. Participated in annual performance reviews.

    Software used: Decoup'Aid, Elcia-Prodevis, Movinet, Open-Pro Onaya, Roomvo, Room Vizualizer.
    Stress resistance Team cohesion Competitive intelligence Bio-based materials Wood frame house costing
  • La Maison Du Parquet Groupe LABABOIS
    Project Manager
    January 2016 - June 2016 (5 months)
    Paris, France
    Integration of "La Maison du Parquet" company into the Lababois Group after its acquisition. Consolidated sales of genuine solid wood flooring (e.g., Herringbone), engineered wood, laminate, vinyl, and hybrid flooring, power tools.
    Transition management: integration of an existing structure after its acquisition, bringing it into compliance with group standards, implementing credit insurance, and consolidating teams.
    Liaised with specifiers, architects, designers, builders, craftsmen, general construction companies, local authorities, consumers, and local businesses. Renegotiated with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics platforms, transporters, and installers, in direct contact with senior management.
    Change management strategy After-sales service (SAV) Flooring expertise Sketchup Stand fitting
  • TLB SA TOUT LE BOIS
    Commercial Director
    January 1996 - January 2007 (11 years)
    Timber, Panels, and Derivatives Merchant.
    Commercial Director. Company of 20 employees. Developed internal sales (managing the counter, showroom, creating promotional advertising campaigns) and external sales (prospecting and consolidating client portfolios). Managed procurement, inventory, and workplace safety. Integrated the company into the GEDIMAT Group: ensured compliance with the new brand's specifications. Defined budgets, made investment choices. External relations with other merchants. Training, coaching. Participated in merger and acquisition negotiations.
    Business sale Client portfolio management Salesperson FSC PEFC DIY store

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Education

  • DIPLOMA OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
    I.U.T. D'EVRY
    1993
    Loisirs, Tourisme, Hôtellerie, Restauration
  • HIGHER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
    -
    1990
    BREVET DE TECHNICIEN SUPÉRIEUR

Certifications

  • Fire safety training
    Training and Expertise Assistance Company
    2023

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