Olivier Danniau
Chief Commercial Officer @ Sortlist
Salary / Daily rate
Montpellier, France
Mobility: Barcelona, New York, ...
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
For the past 8 years, I have been passionate about growing businesses. Throughout my career, I have consistently surpassed personal sales targets and have now turned my focus to developing high-performing teams. As part of my daily work, I am dedicated to recruiting top talent and coaching my sales team to improve their skills. In addition to leading and developing my team, I also have a strong focus on revenue strategy. I work closely with business leaders to identify opportunities for growth and develop targeted plans to drive results. My expertise in sales, combined with my strategic mindset, allows me to effectively drive revenue and lead businesses to success. I am deeply committed to both people and technology, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can drive rapid growth. My work is a constant journey of learning and personal development, and I am excited to bring my expertise and passion to help businesses reach their full potential.
Work experience
Executive Member
Pavilion
Nov 2021 - Present
5 years
Sortlist
Nov 2018 - Present
8 years
Chief Commercial Officer
Jun 2025 - Present
1 year 5 months
VP Sales
May 2021 - Jul 2025
4 years 3 months
Montpellier, France
Sortlist is an online tool that simplifies the process of connecting brands with marketing and communication agencies. In today's fast-growing digital landscape, it can be challenging to find the right partner for your business. That's where Sortlist comes in. Our platform uses multi-criteria searching and is closely linked to professional networks and peer-to-peer recommendations to make it easy for marketing managers to find the perfect agency partner. With Sortlist, you can save time and effort, and focus on what matters most – building successful marketing and communication strategies. Because finding the right partner in the fast-growing digital environment is a hard task, we have built an online multi-criteria searching tool strongly linked to professional networks and peer-to-peer recommendations. Sortlist helps marketing managers find their partners in minutes and let them focus on building communication and marketing success.
Country Manager France
Apr 2019 - May 2021
2 years 2 months
Paris, France
Senior Account Executive
Nov 2018 - May 2019
7 months
Paris, France
Co-founder
Stocklear
Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
1 year 3 months
Région de Paris, France
Stocklear is a revolutionary off-price B2B distribution platform that connects European brands with retailers from around the world. As the first marketplace of its kind, Stocklear is revolutionizing the way brands and retailers do business, making it easier for them to discover and access a wide range of products at competitive prices.
Sales Manager
Private Sport Shop
Feb 2016 - Aug 2017
1 year 7 months
Région de Montpellier, France
Private Sport Shop is the premier private sales marketplace for the sports industry. As a key account manager, I was responsible for managing a portfolio of around 50 accounts, as well as driving business development through cold calls, meetings, and closings. In addition to these responsibilities, I also managed product pricing and selection, keeping an eye on market trends to ensure we were offering the best products to our customers. I also played a critical role in analyzing sales performance and reporting back to management, helping to inform key business decisions. My work at Private Sport Shop allowed me to use my skills in sales, business development, and product management to drive success in the sports industry.
Senior Consultant
Page Personnel
Nov 2013 - Jan 2016
2 years 3 months
Brussels, Belgium
As a member of the Page Personnel team, I have played a key role in establishing our company as a leader in the field of Accounting & Finance recruitment. My responsibilities include developing my own portfolio of clients through cold calling and meetings, managing the full recruitment process, negotiating contracts, and selling digital announcements. In addition to these duties, I also contribute to sales forecasting and reporting, helping to drive our company's success. Through my hard work and dedication, I have personally contributed over €300K in revenue to Page Personnel.
Business Developer (internship)
SocialWall Pro
Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
10 months
North America (US & Mexico)
As a member of the Tweetwall Pro team, I was responsible for driving business development and partnerships in the US and Mexican markets. My work involved identifying new opportunities for growth and building relationships with key players in the event and entertainment industries. I also played a key role in recruiting sales reps for the US market, helping to build a strong and effective sales team. Tweetwall Pro provides a live buzz tool for the event and entertainment industry, and I was excited to be a part of this innovative company and contribute to its success.
Education
Louvain School of Management
Master's degree, Business Management
2011 - 2013
3 years
With a major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. One exchange program of 6 months in Mexico in one of the most reputable universities of the country and Latin America: ITESM Tec Monterrey
Ichec Brussels Management School
Bachelor's degree, Business
2008 - 2011
4 years
Licenses & certifications
Program on Negotiation & Leadership
Issued: Sep 2021
IELTS - English Certificate
Issued: Oct 2011