François Messer

Directeur commercial - Provins

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Multi-lingual Commercial Development & Key Accoung Management Professional with deep expertise in the FMCG focusing on constructive & winning relationships internally & externally. In charge of implementing, executing & managing the commercial strategy, P/L responsibility & customer relationship of the largest Swiss retailer and the largest Swiss Discounter.

Experience

  • Directeur commercial at Provins
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    In charge of the B2B sales organization for the wine department of fenaco - Provins Member of Management Committee Provins Overall responsibility of Key Accout Management, Sales Services and Field Sales Force

  • Nestlé Purina Petcare Switzerland (10 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Key Account Manager
      Sep 2021 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Planning, implementing and adjustment of commercial strategy & category management for one of the biggest Swiss retailer (MIGROS) & biggest Swiss discounter (DENNER). Full P&L Responsibility for both customers (together 55% of Total Turnover). Management of customer relationships, negotiations & investment envelope. Controlling & implementing accurate sales forecasting.

    • Key Account Manager
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Planning, implementing and adjustment of commercial strategy & category management for Coop & Denner in the Swiss Market - Management of customer relationships & negotiations - Controlling & implementing accurate sales forecasting

    • Key Account Manager
      Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs

      Planning, implementing and adjustment of commercial strategy & category management for all customers in the Small Neighborhood Stores & Convenience Channel - Management of customer relationships & negotiations - Controlling & implementing accurate sales forecasting 2nd role of new business development - starting business in new channels as well as entering already existing channels.

  • Research Assistant at Université de Lausanne - UNIL
    Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 · 9 mos

  • Computer training coordinator and administrative collaborator at Roman Catholic Parish of Biel/Bienne and surroundings
    Feb 2006 - Dec 2009 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Intern at Federal Finance Administration
    Jul 2005 - Aug 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos