ELENA COLOMBO
Carate Brianza
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven Brand and Sales Manager with strong international expertise in wholesale and retail within the fashion, luxury, and sportswear industries. Demonstrated success in brand positioning, global sales strategy, and multi-channel distribution across EMEA and APAC markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Commercial Manager - Fashion and Lifestyle
Oberalp Group
02.2025 - Current
- Leading global brand and product strategy for the brand LaMunt, enhancing brand awareness and positioning within the outdoor lifestyle segment.
Global Sales Manager - Fashion and Lifestyle
Oberalp Group
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Spearheaded the global sales and distribution strategy for the brand LaMunt, achieving year-over-year growth and profitability targets across all channels.
Business Development Manager EMEA - Digital Solutions
Powerfront Inc
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Expanded European sales network through strategic partnerships in the luxury and fashion verticals.
Management Consultant - Fashion and Luxury
Baldinini Group
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Led organizational review and repositioning strategy aimed at regaining market share in the luxury footwear market.
Travel Retail Manager APAC - Fashion and Luxury
Bally
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed operations and financials for APAC Travel Retail channel, leading to 15% annual sales growth across the region.
Area Manager - Architecture and Design
Viganò srl
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Built and strengthened strategic distribution partnerships across APAC, which contributed to €1.2M in incremental annual revenue.
Sales Associate - Fashion and Luxury
LVMH - Louis Vuitton
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Delivered exceptional customer service to international clientele, exceeding annual individual sales target by 120%.
Education
MBA - Fashion, Design, Luxury Goods
Bologna Business School
Bologna, Italy04.2020
ExMBA - Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies
SDA Bocconi
Milan, Italy07.2016
MA - Asian Studies
Leiden University
Leiden, The Netherlands08.2014
BA - Asian Studies
Ca' Foscari University
Venice, Italy11.2011
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
Chinese
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Brand Commercial Manager - Fashion and Lifestyle
Oberalp Group
02.2025 - Current
Global Sales Manager - Fashion and Lifestyle
Oberalp Group
02.2021 - 01.2025
Business Development Manager EMEA - Digital Solutions
Powerfront Inc
10.2020 - 01.2021
Management Consultant - Fashion and Luxury
Baldinini Group
02.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Retail Manager APAC - Fashion and Luxury
Bally
05.2016 - 09.2019
Area Manager - Architecture and Design
Viganò srl
04.2014 - 12.2015
Sales Associate - Fashion and Luxury
LVMH - Louis Vuitton
11.2011 - 08.2012
MBA - Fashion, Design, Luxury Goods
Bologna Business School
ExMBA - Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies
SDA Bocconi
MA - Asian Studies
Leiden University
BA - Asian Studies
Ca' Foscari University
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