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Samuel Mignot

Glasgow

Summary

Experienced with strategic sales planning, relationship management, and team leadership. Utilizes comprehensive business development strategies to drive growth and profitability. Track record of fostering strong client partnerships and leading high-performing sales teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales and Business Development

Golden Link Inc
01.2021 - Current

Golden Link Inc. help cinemas all over the world to increase concession sales and revenues with movie licensed promotions and merchandises.


  • Business Development: Explored untapped markets (KSA), fostering strong client relations with major exhibitors (Vox, SEVEN, Reel, Empire Cinemas and more).
  • Production Oversight: Coordinated with production teams for efficient product management.
  • Logistics Management: Ensured timely shipments and provided import documentation.
  • Distributor management: Establishing strong relations with distributors to ensure complete access to our products for all clients.

    Major Achievements:
    Successfully re-established our presence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, driving regular sales and cultivating strong partnerships with all major exhibitors (VOX, SEVEN, Reel Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, Empire Cinemas, Cinema City).

Sales Manager EMEA

Golden Link Europe
01.2015 - Current
  • Sales management: Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies in Western European markets.
  • Customer care: Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Distributor management: Creation and management of distribution network in France and Switzerland.


Major achievement

Constant sales increase in key markets (France & UK) with major exhibitors (Pathé, CGR Cinemas, Omniplex, The Light, Scott WTW Cinemas, Showcase, Hollywood Megaplex Austria and more).


Managing Director

Inspiring Design
10.2013 - 12.2019

I created Inspiring Design to help all businesses increase sales and brand exposure with internet marketing strategies.


  • Business development: Exploring all opportunities to help businesses making the most of the web.
  • Client management: Building a strong development plan with client with frequent follow-up and feedback to reach initial objectives.
  • Collaborator management: Monitoring and assessing work to ensure meeting the client's objectives.


Major achievement

Wide range of trusting customers in various industries (healthcare, art, NGOs and more).



Sales Manager

Global Potato News
07.2018 - 02.2019

Global Potato News (magazine published by Erling Verlag GmbH & Co. KG) provides in-depth coverage of the latest industry news, trends, and insights, connecting stakeholders across the potato supply chain from farm to fork.


  • Responsible for securing advertising partnerships by engaging with key decision-makers, including marketing managers, brand managers, and CEOs.
  • Promoted advertising opportunities within the publication to enhance client visibility and engagement.



Freelance Sales Manager

Samuel Mignot Consulting
03.2014 - 12.2015

Sales Freelancing for several companies, with a strong interest in the financial sector:


  • Resilience Guard Gmbh - Resilience help organisations of all types withstand potentially disruptive events, specialising in business continuity management and crisis management.
  • Group First - Leading property company specialising in residential developments, business centres, industrial estates, self-storage facilities to international airport car parks.
  • FXGlobe - FXGlobe offers financial education, tutorials & more. Access CFDs on major currencies, indices & commodities on some of the best trading platforms.
  • ACN - telecommunication MLM

Regional Manager

Loyal Bank Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2013

International financial institution proposing a wide range of services to companies and HNWI.


REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
  • Conducted market assessments and developed entry strategies across the EMEA region.
  • Built and maintained a robust network of professional partners in 10 countries.
  • Expanded market presence and enhanced the bank's position through diverse product offerings.
  • Major Achievement: Surpassed annual objectives by an average of 30% consistently.
PROJECT MANAGER – MasterCard Platinum Debit Card
  • Led market research, resource evaluation, and product design.
  • Managed the MasterCard application process, including BIN management and IT implementation.
  • Designed marketing tools and oversaw the successful product launch.

Education

Master of Science - International Business Management

Burgundy School of Business
Dijon, France
06-2008

Skills

  • Deal closing
  • Key account growth
  • Sales operations
  • Sales presentations
  • Client engagement
  • New business development
  • Territory management
  • Client relationship management
  • Client acquisition
  • Channel development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Languages

French
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Director of Sales and Business Development

Golden Link Inc
01.2021 - Current

Sales Manager

Global Potato News
07.2018 - 02.2019

Sales Manager EMEA

Golden Link Europe
01.2015 - Current

Freelance Sales Manager

Samuel Mignot Consulting
03.2014 - 12.2015

Managing Director

Inspiring Design
10.2013 - 12.2019

Regional Manager

Loyal Bank Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2013

Master of Science - International Business Management

Burgundy School of Business
Samuel Mignot