Sophie Nokin

Business Manager & Coach | ex-Nestlé | Manager-Sales-Marketing | ​>20 years in FMCG&Pharmacy

Linkebeek, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

🚀 Coach&Business Manager | Sales | Marketing | People & Growth 20+ years in Sales, Marketing, Business Unit leadership, and P&L management in FMCG and pharmaceutical companies, I thrive in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments where impact matters. 💥 Sales & Business Growth – Revenue acceleration, key account management, and commercial strategy that delivers. 💡 Marketing & Brand Leadership – Market positioning, innovation, and activation that drive business success. 📈 P&L & Business Unit Management – Strategy, execution, and profitability with a sharp focus on ROI. 👥 Leadership & People Development – Creating a culture of ownership, accountability, and engagement at scale. I drive transformation by aligning business strategy with people strategy, because sustainable success starts with engaged, empowered teams 🔥

Experience

  • Marketing Manager OTC at Laboratoires URGO Healthcare
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Coach bien-être maternel at BEMAK
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Recruitment Coordinator for Starting Teachers at Teach for Belgium
    Nov 2024 - May 2025 · 7 mos

    Teach for Belgium attracts, selects, trains, and supports people committed to teach in the most disadvantaged schools in the country. In collaboration with its community of alumni and educational partners, the organisation collects and spreads efficient practices, concrete tools and mindsets that improve learning outcomes, support positive relationships in education and increase resilience for both students and educational teams.

  • Business Segment Manager Pets&Equine at Boehringer Ingelheim
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Full P&L ownership for a €31M Companion and Equine portfolio Lead the development and execution of integrated sales, marketing, technical, and Key Account Management (KAM) strategies across veterinary and retail channels Manage, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of 20, fostering individual growth and strong team dynamics Monitor and report business performance at national, regional, and global levels Active member of the Belgian Leadership Team, contributing to cross-functional and strategic decision-making Results: * Advocated for the internalization of medical representatives, recruiting, training, and coaching a new team of 4 sales reps * Delivered +33% revenue growth over 3 years, reinforcing Boehringer's market leadership in Belgium * Successfully launched Frontpro, reaching #1 in pharmacy antiparasitic sales within 6 months, recognized with the "Best in Class" launch award (2023)

  • Nestlé (13 yrs 9 mos)
    • Marketing Manager Purina
      Mar 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Senior Key Account Manager
      Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Marketing Manager Infant Nutrition BENELUX
      Feb 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible of the whole marketing and digital strategy for the Benelux. Leading a 11-persons marketing team.