Laurent Lebouder

About Laurent Lebouder

A self-motivated International sales professional with 16+ years experience, I develop strong prosperous customer relationships. I understand why people buy today, I am curious, I ask questions, I set goal and make plans for reaching them, I understand the importance of building a brand creating a differentiated and meaningful market position and I set realistic expectations with my clients. I am a skilled, methodical decision maker and a problem solver; with the ability to quickly analyze, understand and conceptualize the total business picture. I adapt efficiently to new business environments and responsibilities. As the Director of Sales, I evaluate, select and manage partners, distributors and sub-distributors in North & South America, Asia, Middle East, Oceania, & Europe. I develop regional specific market channel plans, outline the sales objectives, strategies, tactics, and produce the sales forecast. I grow revenue and market penetration and build the company’s brand in each market segment consistent with the sales target and market potential. In addition, I achieved a track record of notable sales and business development in each one of the 3 companies and industries I have worked for in the last 16 years. I am fluent in English, French and Spanish with strong cross-cultural communication skills. I am well traveled and I am accustomed to the physical and mental demands associated with extensive domestic and international travels. I am ambitious, aggressive and intensely focused on bottom-line results. I am honest and I have strong moral principles. I am enthusiastic, achievement oriented, flexible and a team player. Capabilities: Develop successful worldwide market entry strategies for products of different industries on 5 of the 7 continents; from consumer electronics (7 years) to rapid diagnostic tests—InVitro Device products (4 years), to the world’s most exclusive and luxurious brand of aftermarket automotive products (5 years).

Experience

1. Sales Director

   Hre Wheels

   Oct 2011 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Support strategic development and maintenance of the HRE Wheels brand globally.• Manage a team of Sales and the Customer Service Representatives• Define and evangelize the overall sales philosophy and develop a comprehensive supporting strategy for US and Rest of the World (ROW) markets.• Penetrate new accounts, develop and close target prospects, and grow an existing client base. Research and enter untapped countries.• Develop and implement successful sales strategies through visiting, coaching and team building activities to achieve a 20% sales increase worldwide the first year, 25% growth the second year, 11% growth the third year, and 26% growth the fourth year.• Restructure the distribution network and select dealers/partners who share HRE’s values, philosophy and who deliver results while maintaining/building the brand image. • Partner with Creative Director to develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies.• Travel to meet high profile clients, assess current distribution channels, qualify partners, and review of sales and marketing activities proficiencies. • Active member of the HRE Executive Management Team, engage in strategy development, problem-solving and support HRE-wide initiatives.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Business-Emphasis Latin America & Spanish

  1994 — 1998