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Nicolas EbrasNE

Nicolas Ebras

Change Management Consultant

€750/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nicolas

With fifteen years of experience in the retail sector, I have developed in-depth expertise in managing and leading store networks. My various assignments have allowed me to master the launch of different projects, as well as change management, essential skills to support your ambitions and growth strategy.

Throughout my career, I have overseen several openings, from the planning phase to the inauguration. I coordinated all stakeholders—internal teams, service providers, suppliers—ensuring fluid communication and rigorous management of deadlines and budgets. This structured approach allowed me to guarantee seamless operational transitions and ensure an optimal customer experience from the very first days of activity.

These experiences have strengthened my skills in management, cross-functional project steering, and change management: analysis of the existing situation, process structuring, supporting teams in adopting new work methods, training on new tools, and monitoring adoption phases. I have also developed a strong ability to mobilize teams around common goals, establishing a climate of trust.

Furthermore, I have worked to continuously improve the performance of points of sale by monitoring key indicators. I have developed concrete action plans to maximize profitability while maintaining an impeccable level of service.

With a keen sense of organization and recognized leadership, I adopt a proactive stance aimed at anticipating challenges, uniting teams, and sustainably supporting strategic evolutions. I am convinced that my operational vision, combined with my change management skills, will enable me to effectively support you in your development.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Fursac
    REGIONAL DIRECTOR
    RETAIL (SMALL BUSINESS)
    January 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)
    Paris, France
    • Define commercial objectives for their network and build appropriate action plans
    • Ensure customer service excellence in their region
    • Participate in the company's expansion (openings, projects, tools)
    • Build and strengthen close relationships with commercial partners Managerial Animation
    • Support their teams on key points and develop their skills
    • Lead the network with precise monitoring and field visits
    • Supervision and follow-up of relay managers HR & Training Animation:
    • Management of a team of 80 employees
    • Support brand change (Understanding team needs, Active Listening and coaching posture to enhance awareness, Monitoring the deployment of new tools…)
    • Create cross-functional missions to develop talent
    • Referent for the Diversity and Inclusion project
    Change Management Team Coaching Corporate Strategy Needs Analysis Diversity & Inclusion
  • American Vintage
    REGIONAL DIRECTOR
    RETAIL (SMALL BUSINESS)
    October 2018 - August 2019 (10 months)
    Paris, France
    • Define commercial objectives and develop the revenue for their network
    • Produce weekly and monthly reports for the commercial director
    • Lead regional meetings to strengthen a sense of belonging Process Animation
    • Stock: Apply anti-shrinkage procedures (inventories, delivery discrepancy monitoring..)
    • Social & HR: Ensure compliance with HR rules and recruitment in their region
    • Administrative: Ensure compliance with accounting procedures (Discount rates, cash registers, safes..) Product Animation:
    • Assist in the development of the Selling Ceremony & sales techniques
    • Organize workshops & training sessions with managers
    • Create product, merchandising, and sales training relays
    Retail Training Ability to Unite Individual Support Meeting Facilitation Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Maison Guerlain
    RETAIL PERFORMANCE MANAGER
    CHEMICAL
    July 2016 - January 2018 (1 year and 6 months)
    Paris, France
    Management:
    • Analyze and steer commercial indicators (KPIs, performance across three axes…)
    • Supervise an internal and/or external team (40 people)
    ◦ Support team development (collaboration with various head office departments) Commerce:
    • Ensure the company's values and standards are upheld, based on the company's values
    • Analyze the commercial context and define action plans according to the axes
    • Implement short-term and/or long-term commercial animation
    • Develop and retain customers Management:
    • Set and manage annual budgets
    • Ensure compliance with schedules and costs: payroll, temporary staff budget, office expenses
    • Work on and control payroll optimization
    Project Management Budget Management Performance Steering Design of HR Steering Tools Team Coaching

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Education

  • BEP & Vocational Baccalaureate
    SLOOPY
    2008
    BEP & Bac Pro

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