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Sylvia AlvarezSA

Sylvia Alvarez

Purchasing, business development, e-commerce

€590/day
Bordeaux, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Sylvia

With over 15 years of experience in international environments (Zalando Privé, Quiksilver, Arlettie…), I now work as a freelancer to support companies in their business development, strategic purchasing, retail deployment, and export operations.

My background has allowed me to master the entire chain: supplier sourcing and negotiation, key account portfolio management, team supervision, margin optimization, international development, and coordination of commercial or brand events (trade shows, pop-ups, private sales…).
My areas of intervention:
• International Purchasing & Sourcing: supplier negotiation, production monitoring, margin and profitability management
• Business Development & Export: growth strategy, international sales team management, brand establishment abroad
• Retail: store network management, merchandising, commercial performance, KPI analysis
• B2B & B2C Events: trade shows, commercial operations, product launches, logistics and field coordination
• Management & Structuring: team supervision, process implementation, operational structuring

I combine a strategic vision with a keen sense of the field, along with a great capacity for adaptation and multi-stakeholder coordination. Available for one-off missions or medium-term projects, in France or internationally.

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

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

Experience

  • 1872 Bureau d'artiste
    Web Sales Director
    E-COMMERCE
    January 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)
    Bordeaux, France
    — Negotiation of collaboration contracts with brands and institutions.
    — Manufacturer research (textiles, patches…), production monitoring, collection validation, photo shoot supervision.
    — Cohesion between different international teams.
  • Human Immobilier
    Real Estate Agent
    January 2017 - January 2022 (5 years)
    Bordeaux, France
    - Complete management of client files, from prospecting to closing.
    - Administrative organization of sales and mandates.
    - Establishment and monitoring of billing (fees, client files).
    - Client relations with sellers and buyers, autonomous work and adherence to internal procedures.
    - Rental management: leases, insurance management (reports: water damage, roofs, natural phenomena…).
    - Setup (purchase, work coordination, decoration…) of a student co-living space (6 students).
    - Drafting and monitoring of leases, inventory reports, and tenant files.
    - Management of insurance, charges, and relations with occupants.
    - Organization of arrivals/departures, coordination of interventions, and routine administrative follow-up.
    - Compliance with the regulatory framework for furnished rentals.
    2017.
  • Zalando Privé
    Purchasing Director France
    January 2012 - January 2016 (4 years)
    — Development of French turnover by 30%, reaching €50M. Key Account portfolio management.
    — Negotiation and management of a portfolio of 150 suppliers in ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, and decoration segments.
    — Management of a team of 10 people: recruitment, training, motivation.
    — Optimization of commercial margins.

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Education

  • BAC Action Communication Commerciale
    Bayonne Louis de Foix
    1996
    BAC Action Communication Commerciale
  • Spanish - LCE
    University Bordeaux 3
    1998
    Espagnol - LCE

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