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Freelance Export Commercial | +20 years of experience in international development | Food industry specialist | Trilingual FR / EN / IT
Export sales manager with over 20 years of experience in international market development, including 12 years in the food industry. I support companies in prospecting, opening new markets, and developing their export turnover. Trilingual in French, English, and Italian, with basic knowledge of Spanish and Dutch, I navigate easily in multicultural environments. Familiar with major international trade shows (SIAL, ANUGA, SIRAH, Gastronord), I master negotiation techniques and distribution network development. My approach is pragmatic and results-oriented. I place great importance on customer relationships and building lasting partnerships. I work with companies looking to structure or accelerate their international development.
French
Native or bilingual
Italian
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic
Dutch
Basic
Can work on-site
Laon (up to 50km), Reims (up to 50km), Hirson (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km), Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- Sylvain ORFANI TradingFounderAGRICULTUREJanuary 2026 - Today (7 months)Laon, FranceSince leaving full-time employment to become an independent professional, I have been leveraging my Business Development sales experience for your benefit. I am passionate about products, especially in the food industry. Gaining market share is my goal; doing it with conviviality and good products is my way. :)
- Nactis Flavours groupe NactaromeSales Area Manager Sweet CategoryMarch 2022 - June 2023 (1 year and 3 months)Promotion of food flavors and colors, pistachio pastes, etc. Revitalizing a sector without sales support for 3 years. Identifying market players in the defined area. Good interpersonal skills within an international group (FR, IT, ENG).
- CONVENI B.V.Country Manager FranceJanuary 2019 - January 2020 (1 year)Eindhoven, NB, NetherlandsPromotion of fresh products: Pizzas, ready meals, Poké bowls. Identifying market players in the defined area. Connecting with French retail buyers. Implementing communication materials in French.
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Education
- Bachelor in International Business ManagementPPA3 School Reims2021Bachelor Management Commercial
- Master's degree in Museology LUMSA Rome & Lille 3University of Lille 3 - Erasmus2006Maîtrise de Muséologie