Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Hello, I am Patrick Bidault, a freelance consultant specializing in B2B business development and the sale of high-value-added solutions.

With 25 years of experience in sales, pre-sales, and project management, I assist SMEs, startups, and SaaS publishers in customer acquisition, optimizing their sales processes, and structuring their commercial activities.

I can be involved in prospecting, qualification, CRM pipeline management, or improving sales pitches, leading demos, or coaching teams.

My DNA: understanding needs, building lasting relationships, and transforming opportunities into concrete results.

Based in Orléans, I work on-site or remotely, on a one-off or regular basis.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Orléans (up to 50km)

DATALINE
Business Development Manager
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
May 2022 - April 2025 (2 years and 11 months)
France
Sales of ERP solutions - MIS - Software - Dedicated printing workflow systems.
Project management.
CERM
Consultant (Freelance)
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
September 2020 - May 2022 (1 year and 8 months)
Consulting, analysis, user training, and implementation of dedicated ERP solutions for Packaging.
Project Management
EFI
Sales Engineer & Pre-sales Engineer
January 2014 - January 2019 (5 years)
France
Implementation of commercial strategies; Training partners on solutions, their commercialization, and field support; Updating and utilizing Salesforce CRM.
Pre-sales Engineer - Key Accounts & SMEs / Mid-sized companies

• AXA CAMPUS Training (asset management license level)
• Publishing and Graphic Arts