Paul Howley

Country Manager / Sales and Marketing Director, France at Ei Electronics

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

International marketing, sales and business development experience in Europe and Asia. MBA INSEAD. Fluent English, French, German. Specialties: Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Digital Marketing, BtoB and BtoC markets and distribution channels, multicultural team leadership

Experience

  • Country Manager / Sales and Marketing Director, France at Ei Electronics
    2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    Ei Electronics is a leading manufacturer of high quality and high reliability Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

  • Sales, Marketing and Business Developement at IMD International Market Development
    2014 - 2014 · Less than a year

    If you are looking to expand your business to France or to Europe, I can help you start growing your business with direct on-the-ground support and advice. With many years experience in multiple European markets, I can assist you with the following: * Carry out market research and develop a marketing and sales strategy for France and other European markets * Advise on the most suitable distribution model and entity structure to grow your business in France and other European markets. * Contact potential distributors or customers in France for your products or services and manage the relationships locally on an ongoing basis.

  • Marketing Director, EOL Group at *
    Apr 2011 - 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • ACCO Brands France (13 yrs 1 mo)
    • Sales and Marketing Director
      2001 - 2008 · 7 yrs

      Led Sales and Marketing teams to increase share and profit growth in French market.

    • Marketing and Business Development Director
      1999 - 2001 · 2 yrs

      Led Marketing team to restructure product range and provide focus on growth and profitability. Significant profit growth achieved. Led new product development activity Created sales office in Spain as platform for growth

    • Regional Director / General Manager
      1995 - 1999 · 4 yrs

      Set up office in Hong Kong to develop business growth throughout Asian region. Developed distributor network throughout region.

  • Marketing Director at ACCO Deutschland (formerly Hetzel)
    1991 - 1994 · 3 yrs

    Following acquisition in Germany, led marketing activities and to launch ACCO products and brands in German, Swiss and Austrian markets. Led product range restructure and new product development Implemented new brand identity program.