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💼 +20 years of Sales & Tech expertise | Ex-Indeed | CEO @ Smile Talent
I help early-stage startups achieve their business goals faster. Immersed 2 days a week, I structure their sales strategy, help them sell, close deals, and lay the groundwork for scaling.
🎯 What I bring:
Over 20 years of hands-on experience in Tech sales and sales strategy.
A results-oriented business vision, to prioritize what truly delivers.
Clear sales processes to accelerate closing and identify high-potential opportunities.
Coaching and structuring for existing or to-be-built Sales teams.
I'm here to unlock your sales, organize your go-to-market, and turn your ambitions into concrete revenue.
🔗 To learn more about my background and recommendations, check out my LinkedIn:
French
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- Smile TalentCEO & CofounderHUMAN RESOURCESFebruary 2024 - Today (2 years and 4 months)Paris, France▶# SaaS, Software, Cloud, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, IoT, AI…- Sales leadership with over 20 years of hands-on experience in Tech and digital.- Direct approach recruitment (headhunting) specializing in Sales & Sales Leaders.- Structuring sales teams for startups, scale-ups, and SaaS providers.- Defining and scoping Sales needs (BDR, AE, Sales Manager, VP Sales…).- Consulting on recruitment strategy and supporting executives.- Expertise in evaluating performance-oriented profiles and business results.- In-depth knowledge of the Sales Tech market and compensation trends.- Managing and developing a network of over 15,000 Sales profiles.- Results-driven, ability to challenge and secure long-term hires.- Educational support for clients on best recruitment practices.
- StudySmarterEnterprise Account ManagerEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGJanuary 2023 - September 2023 (8 months)Paris, France• Evangelize the market and present StudySmarter's differentiating model to HR decision-makers (C-level).• Educate and raise awareness among HR teams and decision-makers on the importance of proactive work to anticipate company skill needs.• Gain market share and develop strong partnerships with various players in the private and public sectors.• Manage and develop strategic accounts.• Monitor performance campaigns.
- YAGGOHead of SalesHUMAN RESOURCESSeptember 2023 - August 2024 (11 months)Paris, France• Respond personally, kindly, and humanely to all rejected candidates.• Harmonize the handling of candidate rejections across your entire network.• Build and manage your candidate pools.• Retain relevant profiles for your company.• Assess candidate satisfaction levels to continuously improve your recruitment processes.
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Education
- Master in Marketing, Communication and Media StudiesISEG2003
Certifications
- Power MessagingCorporate Vision2025