Benjamin Fontaine

PRUNIER Sales Manager South East France & Asia at Prunier Caviar
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I had the opportunity to cooperate with Benjamin FONTAINE in Shanghai, back when he was working for LD VINS. He was very dedicated, motivated and serious. He helped us and our client (FWP / CARREFOUR) increase our sales revenue significantly! Charles Chichportiche

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Experience

    • France
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PRUNIER Sales Manager South East France & Asia
      • Feb 2023 - Present
    • Managing Partner
      • Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
    • Food Service Sales Supervisor
      • Nov 2016 - Jan 2021

      Food IN is a fast-growing Food Service company specialized in the import & distribution of high-quality food ingredients in the Restaurant & Hotel industry. It opened its door in 2011 as an intermediary between Top-notch European farmers/producers and the best Chefs in China. • In charge of Shanghai, Nanjing and Suzhou Markets : Promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of… Show more Food IN is a fast-growing Food Service company specialized in the import & distribution of high-quality food ingredients in the Restaurant & Hotel industry. It opened its door in 2011 as an intermediary between Top-notch European farmers/producers and the best Chefs in China. • In charge of Shanghai, Nanjing and Suzhou Markets : Promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs Analyze the territory/market’s potential Develop clients portfolio, develop strategy to enter new markets (Wholesalers, distributors...) Plan meetings of the week and respect the schedule Use existing network to maximize potential opportunities Develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships Make accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations Solve customer problems and complaints to maximize client satisfaction Coordinate sales effort with other team mates, logistic team to provide best product and service. Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, new potentials... Coordinate with financial department for reconciliation of orders/payment Continuously improve through customers feedbacks Continuously being pro-active on the market Show less Food IN is a fast-growing Food Service company specialized in the import & distribution of high-quality food ingredients in the Restaurant & Hotel industry. It opened its door in 2011 as an intermediary between Top-notch European farmers/producers and the best Chefs in China. • In charge of Shanghai, Nanjing and Suzhou Markets : Promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of… Show more Food IN is a fast-growing Food Service company specialized in the import & distribution of high-quality food ingredients in the Restaurant & Hotel industry. It opened its door in 2011 as an intermediary between Top-notch European farmers/producers and the best Chefs in China. • In charge of Shanghai, Nanjing and Suzhou Markets : Promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs Analyze the territory/market’s potential Develop clients portfolio, develop strategy to enter new markets (Wholesalers, distributors...) Plan meetings of the week and respect the schedule Use existing network to maximize potential opportunities Develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships Make accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations Solve customer problems and complaints to maximize client satisfaction Coordinate sales effort with other team mates, logistic team to provide best product and service. Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, new potentials... Coordinate with financial department for reconciliation of orders/payment Continuously improve through customers feedbacks Continuously being pro-active on the market Show less

    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Project Manager
      • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

      Managed and developed the day-to-day and long-range operational management on events and trade shows to ensure good quality service and support of Pernod-Ricard goals. Managed and developed the day-to-day and long-range operational management on events and trade shows to ensure good quality service and support of Pernod-Ricard goals.

    • France
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Consulting Manager
      • Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

      Provided consultation regarding Bordeaux Grands Crus wines for Carrefour Group fairs in China. Counseled customer service through product knowledge and promotion awareness, while maximizing sales opportunities. Provided consultation regarding Bordeaux Grands Crus wines for Carrefour Group fairs in China. Counseled customer service through product knowledge and promotion awareness, while maximizing sales opportunities.

    • Consumer Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Assistant Purchasing Manager
      • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

      Negociated with vendors and suppliers on pricing and services to achieve the best value,and managed internal database of all order details. Liaised with warehouse staff to ensure good condition of products. Negociated with vendors and suppliers on pricing and services to achieve the best value,and managed internal database of all order details. Liaised with warehouse staff to ensure good condition of products.

    • China
    • International Trade and Development
    • Assistant Export Manager
      • Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

      Assessed procurement needs, taking orders from various departments, finding the best deals, reducing costs, negotiating with suppliers, and re-sell goods to overseas customers. Assessed procurement needs, taking orders from various departments, finding the best deals, reducing costs, negotiating with suppliers, and re-sell goods to overseas customers.

Education

  • IAE Nantes
    Master of Sino-Foreign Business Partnership, Europe-Asia Relations (M2)
    2014 - 2016
  • Beijing University of Technology
    Chinese economics
    2015 - 2015
  • 上海交通大学
    Economics, History, Politics
    2014 - 2014
  • Ecole de Management Bretagne Atlantique
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Europe-Asia
    2010 - 2014
  • Lycée Français de Shanghai
    A Level BACCALAUREAT Economics&Social
    2009 - 2009

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