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Sylvain Girardeau

Sylvain Girardeau

Minneapolis

Summary

I’ve worked for Steelcase for the past 15 years in four different countries: Sweden, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and France including the last 5 years in, a sales leader role. I am a passionate, highly- motivated and results-oriented team leader with proven sales record.

After spending the last seven years growing my career in my native France, I am looking for a new opportunity based in Minnesota where we will relocate with my wife and daughter.

I love sports both for leisure and competition (triathlon, soccer, skiing) and I have traveled to 60+ countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East & the Americas.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Director French Speaking Markets

Steelcase
02.2019 - Current
  • Leading a team of 12 DBMs across 7 countries: France, Luxemburg, Belgium, Switzerland, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco
  • Managing the business with 45 dealers in 7 countries
  • Reporting to VP Sales French Speaking Markets ($120 million)


Director Global Account Team

Steelcase
09.2016 - 02.2019
  • Led a team of 4 GAMs representing $40M net sales annually
  • Developed sales strategy for major companies HQ in FR
  • Increased SOW in EMEA & relay for Fortune 100 companies HQ in US

Strategic Accounts Manager

Steelcase
10.2012 - 08.2016
  • Developed sales strategy and SOW for top 10 accounts in KSA including world’s most-valuable company: Saudi Aramco
  • Developed sales of local factory: Steelcase Jeraisy

District Manager Eastern Europe

Steelcase
11.2010 - 09.2012
  • Developed and managed sales through dealership in five countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
  • Prospected new market: Kaliningrad & Moldova

District Manager Nordics and Baltics

Steelcase
11.2010 - 09.2012
  • Developed direct sales model in Sweden & found a dealer in Norway
  • Networking and called on A&D community in Sweden
  • DBM for Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Education

Bachelor -

International Business School
La Rochelle, France
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts -

Fort Lewis College
Durango, Coloarado
06.2007

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Swedish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Sales Director French Speaking Markets

Steelcase
02.2019 - Current

Director Global Account Team

Steelcase
09.2016 - 02.2019

Strategic Accounts Manager

Steelcase
10.2012 - 08.2016

District Manager Eastern Europe

Steelcase
11.2010 - 09.2012

District Manager Nordics and Baltics

Steelcase
11.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor -

International Business School

Bachelor of Arts -

Fort Lewis College
Sylvain Girardeau