Dominique Sylvain
Senior Product Manager | Sustainable Ingredients
Salary / Daily rate
Toulon, France
Freelance
Skills
Languages
Work experience
Associate & multi-faceted product manager at Hubcycle
Hubcycle
Apr 2020 - Present
6 years 7 months
Avignon · Hybrid
🍲 Product Manager (2023-2024): "The Co-product Alchemist" • Planning R&D tests: co-product performance and application, scaling up through a network of industrial subcontractors • Market intelligence & market research to position new ingredients 🖥️ Operations Manager (2021-2024): "The Process Geek" • Implementation and optimization of Odoo ERP, development of custom applications and features. Creation of dashboards. • Database maintenance, team support and training on Odoo usage 📣 Marketing Manager (2021-2022): "The Automated Acquisition Technician" • Deployment of an Inbound strategy with implementation of form/landing page/CRM throw Hubspot. • Creation of a product catalog via an Appsheet application • Co-development of print, video, and digital tools 💼 Sales Manager (2020-2021): "The Upcycling Pioneer" • Development of sales strategy for upcycled ingredients • Prospecting, presenting the offer and developing strategic partnerships, presentation at events • Negotiation and sales closure
Business Development Manager - Nutritional Ingredients
Lehvoss Nutrition/Gee Lawson Range
Oct 2017 - May 2020
2 years 8 months
Marseille, France
Lehvoss Nutrition - European leader in specialty ingredients distribution for health nutrition Role: Commercial development of nutraceutical ingredients (Omega 3, vitamins, minerals, pre/pro/postbiotics, botanical extracts, minerals) in the French food supplement market. Achievements • Development and implementation of commercial strategy in synergy with international teams (UK, Germany) • Development and retention of client portfolio • Enhancement of brand positioning through targeted communication actions (public speaking) • Optimization of supply chain processes and regulatory compliance of products for the French market In charge of sales for the French market
Business Development Manager - Marketing & Communication Health Nutrition
Nutrikéo
Apr 2015 - May 2017
2 years 2 months
33560 Sainte-Eulalie, France
Nutrikeo - Leading consulting agency in marketing strategy and communication for health nutrition Role Commercial development of strategic, digital, and operational marketing consulting services for the health nutrition industry. Achievements • Implementation of a business development strategy to expand client portfolio • Design of tailored commercial proposals in close collaboration with expert consulting teams • End-to-end management of the sales cycle, from opportunity detection to contract signing • Exceeded gross margin targets (+110%) in second year of activity
NATUREX
Aug 2012 - May 2015
2 years 10 months
Avignon, France
Business Development Manager Nutraceutical Ingredients - France
Aug 2014 - May 2015
10 months
Avignon, France
Naturex France - Global leader in natural specialty ingredients Role Management and development of strategic client portfolio in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical sectors. Achievements • Management of key account relationships within a complex and evolving regulatory environment • Coordination with R&D teams to develop solutions aligned with new market requirements • Company representation at major industry events (Synadiet) and active participation in professional working groups
Business Development Manager Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Sectors - Brazil
Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
2 years
Région de São Paulo, Brésil
Naturex Brasil - Subsidiary of the global leader in natural specialty ingredients Role Commercial development of botanical extracts portfolio for Brazilian pharmaceutical and cosmetic markets. Achievements • Management of market entry strategy and business expansion in the Brazilian market • Coordination with international R&D teams to develop product ranges adapted to local market specifications • Company representation with regulatory authorities (ANVISA) and professional organizations (ABIFISA) • Development and management of strategic partner network across Brazilian territory • 100% growth in annual turnover
Business Development Manager - Agritech Sector
Business France
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
1 year
Région de São Paulo, Brésil · On-site
Business France - National agency supporting the internationalization of French economy Role Strategic guidance and support for French agrifood and agricultural companies in their development on the Brazilian market. Achievements • Design and implementation of targeted business development missions, including identification and qualification of local strategic partners • Coordination of French delegations at major B2B events and management of the French Pavilion • Development of sector-specific market studies and strategic intelligence to guide companies' establishment decisions
Education
emlyon business school
Engineering Degree in Agri-Food
2009 - 2010
1 year 2 months
ISARA Lyon
Engineering Degree in Agri-Food
2001 - 2007
6 years 2 months