Experience

Speake-Marin

• Switzerland
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Founded in 2002 by a British master watchmaker, Speake-Marin creates “Belle Horlogerie” - Beautiful Timepieces - for those who want to wear a truly unique watch on their wrist. In its early beginnings, the watchmaking house focused on creating unique and bespoke timepieces for individual collectors only. In 2012, Mrs Christelle Rosnoblet, an entrepreneur and watch enthusiast became the CEO & President of Speake-Marin, which marks a true turning point for the company. She invested in a new movement workshop with the intention to create a wide range of unique and sophisticated in-house movements. Today, all Speake-Marin watches are equipped with these in-house calibers. Being inspired by modern architecture and design, Mrs Rosnoblet also modernized the Speake-Marin look, reflected today in the contemporary design of its movements and dials combined with its distinctive timeless case. The same case houses all watches of the collection and is called “Piccadilly” as a homage to the British brand heritage.



Rebellion Timepieces SA

• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Sales - International

  • Sep 2019 - May 2022

  REBELLION Timepieces, with their strong design and limited-series production, are for those with passion and no-compromise attitude. There is no mistake that these bold watches are designed for the asserted individuals. Using the latest technologies and materials, REBELLION watches evoke the direct link with REBELLION Racing - winner of every WEC privateer P1 title since the rebirth of the series in 2012, competing against the giants of the automozive world. REBELLION Timepieces, with their strong design and limited-series production, are for those with passion and no-compromise attitude. There is no mistake that these bold watches are designed for the asserted individuals. Using the latest technologies and materials, REBELLION watches evoke the direct link with REBELLION Racing - winner of every WEC privateer P1 title since the rebirth of the series in 2012, competing against the giants of the automozive world.



Arcahora

• Switzerland
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Director

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

  We create digital ecosystems where community members get access to a broader choice of luxury products and experiences at the best conditions, more security and a better brand experience. Brands and retailers control their route to market and access more customers at better margins. We create digital ecosystems where community members get access to a broader choice of luxury products and experiences at the best conditions, more security and a better brand experience. Brands and retailers control their route to market and access more customers at better margins.



HAUTLENCE

• Switzerland
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Sales Director

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

• International Sales Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2017

  HAUTLENCE is a Swiss premium brand producer of unique high-end timepieces. All HAUTLENCE watches are special because they build on a strong concept idea: a new approach on telling time by showing beautiful mechanics.HAUTLENCE was founded in 2004 in the historic capital of the land of watchmaking, the canton of NEUCHATEL in Switzerland.Description of role :- Reporting to Chairman, responsible for annual turnover of 4 MCHF for 25 luxury POS.- Manage the distribution network (POS, distributors, agents) to significantly increase sales in existing markets, as well as grow the brand's identity and its appeal in new countries (Latin America, Middle East...).- Travel through the markets and visit clients. Produce activity reports (sell-out, stock…) for each visit and provide client’s feedback to marketing department to maximize sales of units (training, merchandising).- Define action plan and marketing strategy with each partner and elevate Hautlence from local to international brand (events, advertisement, and exhibitions such as SIHH, BaselWorld, SIAR, Salon QP, JCK Show).- Created and helped define a “lifestyle” around the brand (Hautlence Gentlemen Rebel Club).



Bang & Olufsen France

• Retail Development Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2012

  Bang & Olufsen manufactures a highly distinctive and exclusive range of televisions, music systems, loudspeakers, telephones, and multimedia products that combine technological excellence with emotional appeal. Description of role : - Responsible for annual turnover of 5 M€ in Eastern France region for a network of exclusive B&O stores. - Sales increase + 10% TY vs LY in addition to 4 new stores openings. - Defined and measured progress towards organizational goals with the appropriate KPI’s. - Implement international strategy including semi-annual meetings in Denmark and Spain to define and coordinate marketing, sales, IT and training. - Initiate store openings from elaboration of provisional budget to financing and store placement phase as well as construction and launch. - Identify, evaluate and recruit store owners and sales staff.



KIS Photo-Me Group

• Export Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  Headquartered in Grenoble, France, KIS Photo-Me Group is a world leader in instant printing equipment. My responsabilities and duties : - Managed an export distribution network including wholesalers, chain-stores and key accounts. - Responsible for markets in Western Europe and Latin America. - Grew business with regular annual increases generating growth over 3 years. - Broke into Latin American markets with opening of Brazil and Venezuela. - Improved export sales strategy by redefining marketing approach, organizing distribution network and strengthening merchandising position.



EXPEDIA - Corporate Travel

• Sales Manager

  • 2002 - 2003

  Created and headed the regional office, responsible for a customer base of 80 partners, and an annual budget of 1 M€. Created and headed the regional office, responsible for a customer base of 80 partners, and an annual budget of 1 M€.



SAGEM Group

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • 1998 - 2002

  SAGEM was a major French company involved in defence electronics, consumer electronics and communication systems. In 2005, Sagem's communications business became SAGEM Communication, a subsidiary of SAFRAN. Description of responsabilities: 2000 => 2002 SALES MANAGER, Rhône-Alpes Region 1998 => 2000 SALES REP - Initially responsible for 200 clients and annual sales of 450 K€ leading to promotion to sales manager with 3 M€ annual sales and over 1000 clients. - Direct management of sales force of 6 including recruitment, training and weekly touch base meetings to recap business and motivate team.