NICOLAS PEVY-MOTTE
Director, SMS SocialMediaSolution - Canada
Summary
20 years of experience in Sales & Marketing across many industries, lived and worked in France, New Zealand, Germany, Australia, England, and now relocated in Canada (Toronto).
Own a retail business in Australia since 2003.
Newly open a Social Media Management company in Canada.
Specialties:
Entrepreneur
Small Business Owner
International Business Development
Sales & Marketing Professional
Travel Consultant
World Traveler
Volunteer at International Sporting Events
2009 - 2010- All travel consulting duties, including airline reservation, customer interviews, itineraries preparation, contact with suppliers and administrative work
- Liaison with travel agencies when selling wholesale products to travel agents nationwide
- Assisting in various marketing projects (design of brochure, web site content, marketing strategy and prospecting new customers) for the launch of the Event Department
- In charge of training & development of new staff members
2008 - 2009- Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in 3 luxury retail shops, including staff members training, stock management, visual merchandising & displays
- Hands-on management & resolution of specific customer requirements and complaints in English & French
- Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff, also organizing the roster for 15 staff on a weekly basis.
2008 - 2008- In charge of selling the first World Corporate Cup of Soccer hosted by Manchester United Football Club to Participants and Sponsors across Europe (English & French)
- Organization and presentation of information sessions with prospects across Europe (France & Switzerland)
- Follow up with prospective clients to turn into participation
- Assisting in events and projects, Management of database
2002 - 2007- Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in retail sales
- Manage, train staff members and assign duties
- Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors operations on sales
- Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
- Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
- Develop & implement marketing strategies, Plan budgets and authorize expenditures
- Resolve customer complaints
- Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff.
2000 - 2002- Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: word processing; record keeping and filing; operating telephones and switchboards; data entry; desktop publishing; and other activities involving general office and administrative skills
- Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Management of Frequent Flyer Program, data recovery, including rebooking & Compensation.
1997 - 2000Taldor Pty Ltd, Australia
Wholesale industry
September 1997 – August 2000 (3 years)
- Sales Manager: plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in wholesale establishment.
- Marketing Manager: establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings, assist in product development, and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments.
- Promotion: sales of products and services.
- Public Relations Manager: direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs, publicize activities and events
1991 - 1997- Promote sales to existing clients (up to 400 clients in my territory, turn-over C$3 million)
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
- Estimate contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support by training their staff members
- Review and adapt to information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions