elton duarte
@eltonduarte
Motivated commercial director with extensive sales leadership experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned sales professional with over 20 years of experience in the retail and horeca sectors. As the Regional Director and National Sales Force Training Manager at Royal Swinkels Family Brewers, I lead a team of retail sector managers and sales promoters, focusing on developing sales strategies and managing a diverse portfolio of clients. My role involves not only supervising and training my team but also negotiating and optimizing commercial agreements to enhance market share.
Previously, I served as the Sales and Marketing Director for Le Cabanon, where I successfully managed a national and international sales force, overseeing the deployment of sales strategies and budget management. My experience at Heineken France further solidified my expertise in sales management, where I achieved significant growth in volume and margin. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about fostering teamwork and collaboration to drive results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Director
Royal Swinkels Family Brewers
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
As Regional Director, I supervise and develop a team of retail sector managers and sales promoters while managing a portfolio of regional clients. My role includes recruitment, coaching, and ensuring the optimization of commercial agreements. I also analyze performance indicators and implement training programs for new employees.
Sales and Marketing Director
Le Cabanon
Oct 2014 - Sep 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Managed national and international sales forces, overseeing 58 sales representatives and 9 regional directors. Developed and executed the national sales strategy post-acquisition, managed budgets, and negotiated with major retail chains to enhance market share and growth.
Sales Manager
Heineken France
Oct 2010 - Jul 2014 (3 years 9 months)
Responsible for managing a portfolio of 150 customer accounts, achieving significant sales growth in volume and margin. Developed sales strategies and ensured compliance with commercial conditions while managing sales support tours.
General Director
Digialltech
Sep 2007 - Jul 2010 (2 years 10 months)
Oversaw all aspects of the company including staff training, commercial development, and purchasing negotiations. Managed financial and administrative operations while conducting market studies and competitive intelligence.
Store Manager
Shurgard Europe
Sep 2005 - Aug 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Managed a profit center with a turnover of €1.2 million, focusing on employee training and compliance with corporate standards. Conducted audits and market studies to enhance competitive knowledge.
Area Manager
Brioche Pasquier
Jun 2002 - Jun 2005 (3 years)
Managed a portfolio of retail clients, focusing on turnover analysis and product referencing. Acted as the liaison between customers and internal services while negotiating promotional highlights.
Sales Engineer
Xerox
Jun 1998 - May 2002 (3 years 11 months)
Managed and developed a client portfolio for IT solutions and office automation. Conducted prospecting and developed commercial proposals while participating in marketing operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Center business school
Master's Degree, Management and International Sales
2007 - 2010
Master's Degree in Management and International Sale on internet and international platforms, focusing on administrative and financial management, marketing study, and competitive intelligence.
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