A highly creative and resourceful individual seeking a fast-paced challenging international work. environment.
Excellent project management, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership experience in a team environment, with extensive creative and client management skills.
Results oriented self-starter with highly developed administrative, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Overall, a detail-oriented, motivated, enthusiastic and dependable resource.
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Christophe Guillot
Asia specialist - Fashion and footwear
Hong Kong - China
| English | French |
Schools attended |
Ecole Supérieure de Commerce (ESC Clermont) |
BTS C.I. (International Trade / Commerce international) |
2006 - 2008 : Andre HKBO - Vivarte Group |
Sourcing Manager
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Sourcing Manager André HK (Vivarte Group) – Hong Kong S.A.R. China Buying office for the French group Vivarte, leading fashion group (shoes, accessories and textile) with a network of more than 600 stores in France and 200 in Spain (Merkal) Andre, San Marina, Minelli, Kookai, La Halle aux chaussures, Chaussland In charge of the sourcing and purchasing the products with Chinese and Asian suppliers: Factory evaluation and selection, negotiation and follow up Improve the sourcing procedures of the company, creation of the sourcing department in collaboration with the different merchandising departments Analysis of the new fashion trends each season with the different products lines managers in our European office in order to define the sourcing needs of the company Visit of fashion and footwear fairs around China and Asia Report directly to the company’s Director in Hong Kong Wide range of shoes and fashion accessories: All kinds of shoes are covered by the company, from Discount to upper end; also fashion jewellery, trendy belts, bags, umbrellas … | |
Sector: Clothing - Luxury products - Fashion - Sport |
2004 - 2006 : Lion River Ltd - Hong Kong |
Sales & Sourcing Manager
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Import and export of all kinds of fashion accessories for the French and European markets In charge of the sourcing and purchasing the products with Chinese and Asian suppliers: Factory evaluation and selection, negotiation and follow up Lead a team of 2 merchandisers, supervise the sourcing, development and production process to ensure and maintain high quality and customer satisfaction In charge of the new products development, pricing and quotation, make sure that the company’s operations are smooth and all inquiries are followed by the merchandisers in a timely manner. Sales development of existing accounts, identify and successfully contact new customers, and find new trends and products in Asia to improve our offer to the buyers Report directly to the company’s General Manager in Hong Kong Wide range of fashion accessories: Fashion jewellery, trendy belts, bags, umbrellas … Famous customers: Naf Naf, Chevignon, Elle, DKNY & Kenzo Kids, Morgan, Manoush, Biscote… | |
Sector: Clothing - Luxury products - Fashion - Sport |
Interests |
Photography and development, music, reading, sport, computing, cooking, and traveling around |