Linda Salim
Project Manager at Cime Business Environment- Claim this Profile
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Français Native or bilingual proficiency
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Anglais Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certificate of Project Management Training
Solomon Coyle, LLCJan, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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cime environnements d'affaires
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Canada
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2018 - Present
Project management in the office furniture industry.Main tasks :* Define clients' needs and expectations* Analyse technical plans, workscope and potential issues for each project* Research products* Create visual presentations* Request quotes from suppliers* Generate budgetary quotes for clients and ensure a profitable sales margin* Prepare furniture orders* Set up and update trackers for each project (Gantt Chart)* Communicate the project status to internal departments and to clients* Coordinate delivery and and on-site installation* Manage claims and deficiencies* Maintain a high-quality service before and after sales
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CASAMANCE Group
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France
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Representative and Launch Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2017
Management and development of the North American sales network in the high-end fabrics and wallpaper industry. Coordinate the launch of new collections in the United States and in Canada.* Travel to the US and Canada regularly* Introduce new collections to agents* Train inside and outside sales representatives on the company history, vision and brand image* Meet with interior designers along with local representatives* Monitor competitive intelligence to maintain an accurate market position* Monitor and analyse sales figures * Coordinate the launch of new collections (Gantt Chart)* Participate in the creation of key sales tools (sales pitch, price lists, samples order form, SKU list)* Participate in Maison & Objet international design fair in Paris
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Sales assistant and Launch Coordinator
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Oct 2010 - Sep 2013
Organisation of the customer service department for a new North American subsidiary in the high-end fabrics and wallpaper industry. Coordinate the launch of new collections in the United States and in Canada.* Define and implement work procedures to optimize the customer service productivity (continuous improvement)* Manage orders entry, daily shipments and sample orders* Manage emails, phone calls and claims* Maintain a high quality of service to build loyalty and trust among the company distribution network* Train new customer service team members* Monitor and analyse sales figures * Coordinate the launch of new collections (Gantt Chart)* Participate in the creation of key sales tools (sales pitch, price lists, samples order form, SKU list)* Participate in Maison & Objet international design fair in Paris
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Sales Representative
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Jul 2008 - May 2010
Business development in France and abroad for a start-up company which manufactures high-end unique design products.* Manage the client portfolio and implement the sales network (distributors, retailers, interior designers, events companies)* Prepare sales proposals and quotes* Create sales and marketing tools (price lists, product catalogs, cutsheets)* Monitor orders and sales figures* Manage customer service and claims* Participate to international design fairs (Maison & Objet in Paris, International Design Exhibition in Dubaï)
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Space Lighting + Living
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales assistant
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Apr 2007 - May 2008
Management and development of a dealer network in the high-end decoration industry (lighting and accessories).Main tasks :* Manage the launch of new collections and new European brands within the distributor network (USA and Canada)* Coordinate imports from Europe to the US and organize receipt of goods* Create price lists* Track orders and monitor inventory* Manage customer service (emails and phone calls)* Create monthly newsletters* Update the website Management and development of a dealer network in the high-end decoration industry (lighting and accessories).Main tasks :* Manage the launch of new collections and new European brands within the distributor network (USA and Canada)* Coordinate imports from Europe to the US and organize receipt of goods* Create price lists* Track orders and monitor inventory* Manage customer service (emails and phone calls)* Create monthly newsletters* Update the website
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Education
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Douai Business School - Ecole Supérieur de Vente Industrielle Internationale
International Sales Master degree, Sales and Marketing -
Faculté des sciences et technologies - Université de Lille
General University Degree, Biology and cellular Physiology -
Lycée Robespierre - Arras
Scientific Baccalauréat, General studies, major in mathematics