
CECILE HENAULT
Senior Global Retail Director
Salaire / Taux journalier
Tours, France
Mobilité : Paris, Bordeaux
Freelance
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Introduction
Global Retail Director with 10+ years driving luxury brand expansion across North America, Europe, and APAC. Achieved 27% turnover increase and led 25M€ business development, specializing in omnichannel strategy and store optimization. Interior design expertise adds unique space planning perspective for retail success.
Expérience de travail
Freelance Interior Designer
févr. 2020 - Présent
6 ans 9 mois
Interior designer using existing spirit, elements and/or furnitures to turn spaces into touristic venues. Interior Designer Student at EDAA Design School since August 2020 and Apprentice with "Maitre Artisan" specialized in Interior Fittings - 5 projects (incl 2 on-going) of house refurbishment including 2 as Project supervisor.
Global Retail Director
blackcrows
oct. 2024 - juil. 2025
10 mois
Paris, France
Building the 3 year strategic development within key markets : North America & Europe. Developing key performance metrics and implement controls to ensure stores achieve their financial and operational goals including improved profitability, sales margin analysis, cash flow and inventory management. Administer all branch operations and develop appropriate marketing strategies to enhance growth Coordinating on building an omnichannel strategy ( wholesale, retail and digital platforms)
Head of International Business Development
ERES - Groupe Chanel
févr. 2022 - déc. 2024
2 ans 11 mois
Paris, France
The main mission consists in driving the organisation's business development strategies. Thus in improving the current portfolio and exploring new business opportunities with an omnichannel strategy, with a main focus on wholesale and retail. Carrying out business strategies that are in line with organisational objectives. Building the strategic development in the key markets outside of Europe : US, Middle East and APAC. Participating in the creation of 3 subsidiaries and setting up the operational processes. Sourcing potential retail space opportunities and negociating the lease. Participating in the space design creation for the new retail stores. Opening in Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Chadstone, Beverly Hills and Palisades Village.
Club Med
avr. 2017 - mars 2020
3 ans
Milan Area, Italy
Head Of Retail Sales - Southern Europe
avr. 2018 - mars 2020
2 ans
Milan Area, Italy
In charge of additional revenues and business activities of 11 resorts located in 4 different countries (France, Italy, Greece, Portugal) for approx. budget of 25M€ Performances 2018 - increased turnover by 11% vs LY 2019 : increased turnover by 10% vs LY and net margin by 15% Our à-la-carte services include shop, spa, F&B, discovery, sport and stays Overall missions : - Analyzing, driving sales performances through PnL, in charge of budget proposals and setting up goals and KPIs for on-site managers -Training, coaching and developing our sales workforce -Finding new business opportunities and negotiating partnership with new businesses. -Animating and promoting our products and services through digital and commercial strategies -defining and setting up operational processes - helping buyer teams with contract terms -helping HR team with recruitment, training program and career development strategies
Sales Manager
avr. 2017 - mars 2018
1 an
69340 Francheville, France
_ In charge of all in-resort local incomes - 3M€ Budget , supervising all point of sales and profit centres such as Spa, Restaurants, Bars, Shops, room division, leisure services _ Monitoring budgets and establishing forecast, providing weekly/monthly reports and operation reviews to HQ. _ Developing business strategies in order to increase turnover for every department _ Coaching and training profit centre managers to business strategies and retail management _ In charge of local PR strategies : interacting with local businesses and community, tourism bureau in order to boost brand image on designated area. Creating partnerships and sponsorships with local community. _ Supervising all logistic supports to ensure sufficient stock and good operation processes _ Ensuring merchandising process are respected
Venue Supervisor
The Royal Melbourne Hotel Pty Ltd
nov. 2015 - oct. 2016
1 an
Melbourne Victoria, Australie
- recruited, trained and supervised staff of 15 employees (bartenders, baristas, waiters and hosts). - Worked closely with Venue Manager and supervised functions/corporate lunch/dinner from 30pax up to 1200pax - Promoted our venue and function packages to potential new customers and corporations. - Created venue procedures for manuals and training - Successfully attained budget expectations - Brought new items into the outlets in order to increase sales (such as Hendricks gin) and updated prices of current liquor and spirits to match our competitors - Built strong clienteling and resolved guest concerns/complaints in order to maintain a positive atmosphere
Bonpoint
oct. 2011 - juil. 2015
3 ans 10 mois
Beverly Hills, Californie, États-Unis
Luxury Retail Director - buyer - brand ambassador
janv. 2013 - juil. 2015
2 ans 7 mois
Beverly Hills, Californie, États-Unis
▪Rebuilt and managed our $2M Beverly Hills location bringing the store from US rank #5 to #2 - (unique location competing with Asian Market for double digit increase) Increased turnover by 12% year 1 and by 27% year 2 (exceeded goal by half million dollar) ▪Buyer for West Coast market representing 6000 units per collection (with sell-out before sale > 70%) ▪Built and developed brand awareness in California (including networking with Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and luxury hotels, developing B to B partnerships with major entertainment companies ▪ Developed customer portofolio to nearby states such as Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and foreign courntries (Saudi Arabia, Brazil, South Korea and Japan). ▪Developed and executed merchandise planning strategies and analized space productivity and implemented changes in space allocation to maximize sales and productivity. ▪ Hired, trained, and developped an effective sales staff/ providing regular feedback and taking disciplinary action as needed. ▪Oversaw store operations, including weekly and monthly reports, sell through analysis, inventories, stock management, events and workshops planning.
Retail operation executive manager
oct. 2011 - janv. 2013
1 an 4 mois
Madison Avenue, New York
▪Oversaw store operations including stock management of 14,000 units per season : buy, inventory (improving results from 1.1% prior my arrival to 0.2%.), maintaining stock levels and merchandising company standards, weekly and monthly reports, events and workshops planning. ▪Assisted with team recruitment, hiring, training, and developing an effective sales staff, providing regular feedback and taking disciplinary action as needed. ▪Built and maintained brand awareness in New York (including networking with Madison BID avenue association and luxury hotels, developing co-branding projects, co-supervising press events). ▪Dealt directly with PR agency and organized press pulls for famous editorials such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, WSJ. ▪Helped Head Office with specific projects such as Wholesales buy, press events, trainings for annual managers meeting.
Assistant Manager - Project Manager
Bonpoint
avr. 2010 - juil. 2011
1 an 4 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
▪Helped setting up the store and represented the company within Selfridges. ▪Liaised with UK manager and Head Office in Paris (figures, reports, events, buying and press requests). ▪Recruited, trained and managed a team of four sales associates. ▪Provided a high quality customer service and resolved customer complaints. ▪Held meetings and briefings with staff on a daily basis, arranged deliveries, stock control and quality checks.
Assistant Producer
Studio K
juil. 2009 - mars 2010
9 mois
Paris Area, France
▪Pre-production: location scooting, negociated rental equipements, organised tavel arrangements, castings (voice and image), liaised with agents and helped with contracts and wages. ▪Production : Set up and followed up with production planning, budgets and costs, trouble shot any issues during shootings. Direct contact on set for production. ▪Post production: Researched for archives and music and was responsible for checking copyright and permission issues, making sure the royalties were paid for music, footage and images that were used.
sales associate
Bonpoint
janv. 2009 - déc. 2009
1 an
Account Manager - specialized in Luxury and international accounts
NaDS - the agency
avr. 2008 - oct. 2008
7 mois
Paris Area, France
▪International development of the agency by expanding into new markets and by building a broad, diversified and loyal customer base with leading regional and national companies – specialized in luxury and international accounts. ▪Assisting on new contract negotiation process, helping on estimates/invoices. ▪Maintaining and updating the agency's portfolio.
Formation
edaa
DIPLOMA
2020 - Présent
6 ans 3 mois
Université Paris-Sorbonne
Master's degree
2008 - 2009
2 ans
UPEC
Master's degree
2007 - 2008
2 ans
University Francois Rabelais - Tours
Bachelor's degree
2004 - 2007
4 ans