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Serigne fallou Mbacke  Gueye

Serigne fallou Mbacke Gueye

Edinburgh ,United Kingdom

Summary

I studied in Paris where I completed two Master’s degrees, specialising in Msc 2 Business project manager And MBA in Biotechnology and management I have experience in business development and sales, both in France and the UK, where I worked with retail clients and developed strong skills in prospecting, account management, and negotiation. I am fluent in English and speak French at an advanced level, which allows me to work effectively in international environments. With my dual residency in France and the UK, I am flexible to travel nationwide and eager to grow the UK market for a sustainable and innovative fragrance brand.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Executive – UK & Ireland

The white company
London, Uk
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Prospected and developed new B2B clients including independent boutiques, department stores, and garden centres across the UK.
  • Managed and grew a portfolio of 120+ retail accounts, achieving a 15% increase in turnover in one year.
  • Negotiated contracts and commercial offers in collaboration with the Export Manager.
  • Trained retail staff in-store to optimise merchandising and sales performance.
  • Represented the company at trade fairs such as Spring Fair Birmingham and Top Drawer London, generating more than 50 qualified leads.
  • Carried out competitive analysis to strengthen market positioning and support product launches.
  • Reported weekly KPIs and market updates directly to HQ.

Junior IT Project Manager

Actif Système
Bry-sur-Marne, France
12.2022 - 11.2023

• Developed project schedules and major milestones.

• Monitored the quality of products and services in collaboration with the

project team

• Planned and managed resources to ensure compliance with contractual obligations

• Managed change requests and resolved technical issues while monitoring time and financial margins. Prepared technical and functional specifications

Assistant Project Manager

Samsic Group
Paris, France
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted needs assessments and analyzed customer requirements.
  • identifying resource availability for activities (Cycle V, Agile).
  • Organized and structured projects (project plans, CBS, WBS, tools, and resources), including the implementation of KPIs and quality standards

(BPF, HACCP, etc.)

• Drafted technical and functional specifications and optimized/verifying time and financial margins. Planned and coordinated project deliverables and schedules using MS project

Product Project Manager

C-mon Etiquette
Bordeaux, France
03.2019 - 08.2021

• Conducted market analysis and competitive intelligence

• Supported product launches and commercial campaigns

• Collaborated with marketing & sales teams to grow client base

Education

Msc 2 Business project manager - Project Management

EDC Paris Business school
Paris
2022

MBA - Biotechnology and management

Ionis -STM , Paris
Paris
2020

Skills

🔹 Sales & Business Development

  • B2B Prospecting & Lead Generation
  • Account Management & Client Relationship Building
  • Negotiation & Closing Deals
  • Retail Sales to Independent Stores, Chains & Garden Centres
  • Trade Show Participation & Lead Follow-up
  • Competitive Market Intelligence

🔹 Project Management

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication

Languages

French
Native
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Business Development Executive – UK & Ireland

The white company
01.2024 - 07.2025

Junior IT Project Manager

Actif Système
12.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant Project Manager

Samsic Group
10.2021 - 12.2022

Product Project Manager

C-mon Etiquette
03.2019 - 08.2021

Msc 2 Business project manager - Project Management

EDC Paris Business school

MBA - Biotechnology and management

Ionis -STM , Paris
Serigne fallou Mbacke Gueye