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Georges-Edouard THORIN
SygmaN, CEO in charge of International Business Development
Lyon - France
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I am a MBA qualified graduate with 10 years experience working in the international sales. My training, together with my experience of setting up a company, team management and working closely with Strategic Key Accounts make me ideally suited for taking the responsibility of the international sales or of the establishment of a subsidiary for the EMEA market.
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A former student at |
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EM Lyon (Ecole de Management Lyon)
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Since 2005: SygmaN |
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CEO, in charge of International Business Development
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SygmaN (telecommunications), team of 5 persons
Area : Telecommunication T&M (Cellular network optimization solutions) Position : Founder and CEO Main Duties: Company establishment Funding Strategic partnership development Sales team organization and management, sales follow up tools creation and management Communication strategy Turnover development on the Europe (including East Europe), Middle East, Africa and India General administration (finance and human ressources) and team management. Results: 250.000 euros of startup funding Partnership with Motorola, Triorail and QualiTest 11 reseller agreement signed Global referencing into Siemens Won tender for 920.000 USD within 3 years in Celtel First sales and referencing into Nokia Siemens Network, Focus Infocom, Philips, GL Communications, UTX, Polkomtel, Monaco Telecom, Atlantique Telecom, Ibys, ENST, QualiTest. 2 letters of reference for this job. |
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Sector: Telecom - Internet Products and Services
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2001 - 2005 : SAGEM |
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Head of Sales
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Sagem (telecommunications), team of 5 persons
Area : Telecom (GSM modules and cellular Trace mobiles) Position : Head of Sales Main Duties: Turnover optimization and development on the speaking german market and East Europe (during 2 years) and on the EMEA, Asia, China and South America market Hiring, training and management of the sales team (5 Export Managers) Creation and management of sales follow up tools. Results: 100% of my quantitative objectives (TO of 8 Mio euros in 2004) 100% of my quantitative objectives (70% margin, trained and operational sales team) Sales follow up tools set up and efficient. Several recommendations available on LinkedIn. |
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Sector: Telecom - Internet Products and Services
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1999 - 2000 : EM LYON / CESMA MBA |
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Student / MBA
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In Lyon and Montreal
Specialization in Finance, Strategy and International Business |
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1996 - 1999 : LIDL |
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International purchaser
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International purchaser, Lidl (Large Scale Distribution)
Area : Food Position : International purchaser Main Duties: In charge of a food product line for 800 shops Prospection, supplier qualification, negotiation, contract closing Contracts follow up. Results: Improved margin in an economical difficult context 150 millions euros of purchased products New successfull products launched. |
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Sector: Retail
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1995 - 1996 : Casino |
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Food Department Manager
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Casino (Large Scale Distribution), team of 21 persons
Area : Food Position : Food Department Manager Main Duties: Team management Inventory management Merchandising |
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Sector: Retail
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1994 - 1995 : CIL |
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Sector: Not for profit associations
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1990 - 1994 : EBS |
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Student / BA
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In Paris, London and Munich.
International business. |
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Sector: Consulting and Services
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Hobbies |
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Golf
Karate |