In charge of Protective Mailers, Aircellular and Packaging Foam product lines for EMEA
Developed comprehensive project budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation while maintaining quality standards.
Marketing partnership : Develop short / long term business plan, ensure that we have the correct portfolio & service to allow Sales to execute growth programs
Created a collaborative work environment that encouraged innovation, leading to the development of cutting-edge solutions for clients'' needs.
Product Line stewardship: product presentation at trade shows, development of marketing collateral, product training etc..
New products development : working together with R&D and SC, on new innovative solutions to be always ahead of competition
Lead S&OP process: liaise with sales and manufacturing ; improve forecast accuracy
Inventory management / SKU optimization
Competitive Intelligence : evaluate competitive products, manufacturing platforms, develop plans to face competition
Manufacturing / DMC optimization : lead projects with Supply Chain to reduce DMC, improve rates , capacity management etc..
Liaise with Supply Chain, Sales, R&D , Customer Service in order to reach growth and profitability goals
European Product Manager
Sealed Air
12.2005 - 12.2014
In charge of different product lines (Aircellular, Mailers, Packaging Foam, Priority Pak)
Coordinate activity with Supply Chain, Sales and other functions of the business in order to achieve targets
EMEA Marketing Director
Sealed Air
03.2001 - 12.2005
Coordinate marketing activity across all the different plants in Europe
Worked with local marketing and communication team
Liaise with SC, R&D, Sales and all the other functions of the business
Developed marketing strategies
Organized European meetings / exhibitions / events
EMEA Product Line Coordinator
Sealed Air
12.1997 - 03.2001
Responsible for coordinating Protective Mailers business across Europe
Harmonized product offer through all the different plants
Supported Sales team in the field
Worked with all the different business functions
Member of the board of directors
Tepak France
03.1995 - 12.1997
Opened a new subsidiary of Tepak in France (headquarters in Italy)
Conducted market and geographical research in order to identify the best location
Worked with local authorities to build the plant / hire people and start activity
Export Manager
Tepak Italy
03.1993 - 12.1997
Developed European distributor network for Protective Mailers
Main markets: France, DACH, Scandinavia, UK , Iberia and Benelux
Organized exhibitions
Led sales activity also for mailers equipment
Export Sales Assistant
WMF AG
01.1992 - 06.1992
6 months internship after the University
Sales assistent to the Export Manager, contacting with customers, coordinating marketing collateral, sales calls
Education
Internship -
Local Newspaper
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing -
Università degli Studi di Torino
09.1991
Diplome d'études Internationales, Administration économique et sociale -
Université Jean-Mulin Lyon III
07.1990
Skills
International Business
Product Management
Sales / Marketing strategy
Business development
Client Relationship Management
Organizational Skills
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Reliability
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Torino
Date of Birth: 12/06/66
Nationality: Italian
Driving License: yes
Hobbies and Interests
Travel
Read
Sail
Ski
Horses
Golf
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
Additional Information
Personal interests :
- Traveling
- Reading
- Sailing
- Golf
- Ski
- Horses
Timeline
EMEA Business / Portfolio Director
Sealed Air
12.2014 - 03.2023
European Product Manager
Sealed Air
12.2005 - 12.2014
EMEA Marketing Director
Sealed Air
03.2001 - 12.2005
EMEA Product Line Coordinator
Sealed Air
12.1997 - 03.2001
Member of the board of directors
Tepak France
03.1995 - 12.1997
Export Manager
Tepak Italy
03.1993 - 12.1997
Export Sales Assistant
WMF AG
01.1992 - 06.1992
Internship -
Local Newspaper
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing -
Università degli Studi di Torino
Diplome d'études Internationales, Administration économique et sociale -