
solideth chang
Senior Sales Director | Growth & Transformation
Salaire / Taux journalier
Lyon, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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À propos
Introduction
Sales Director with 17+ years driving hypergrowth in industrial & tech B2B across Europe. Delivered double-digit growth for 6 consecutive years while leading 50+ international teams at top manufacturing firms. Expert in business transformation, market expansion, and scaling sales organizations for maximum revenue impact.
Expérience de travail
Regional Sales Director
Xometry Europe
nov. 2024 - Présent
2 ans
25040 Europa, Brescia, Italie
- Leading the European sales strategy for a top US-based digital manufacturing firm - Managing an international team of 50+people across Europe - Optimization of the sales organization and market approach to support the hypergrowth
General Manager - Interim Management
SW - Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen
janv. 2024 - déc. 2024
1 an
Lyon, France
Head of the French subsidiary of an international machining manufacturer : • Conducted a full organizational audit and identified performance levers • Restructured the organization, recruited strategic profiles, trained sales teams • Enhanced commercial & operational efficiency • Relaunched growth initiatives and stabilized the subsidiary’s financial health
Sales Director / Country Director
Protolabs
sept. 2017 - déc. 2023
6 ans 4 mois
Chambéry Area, France
Responsible for sales and marketing strategy across Southern Europe for a digital manufacturing leader : • Achieved double-digit growth for 6 consecutive years • Led a 36-person sales organization structured into 6 departments • Implemented a marketing plan focused on lead generation & acquisition • Expanded into new markets (Spain, Greece) and new sectors (Aerospace, E-mobility)
Country Manager - France
ARaymond Industrial
janv. 2015 - août 2017
2 ans 8 mois
Grenoble Area, France
Oversaw commercial, marketing, engineering, finance & HR operations of the French subsidiary : • Redefined sales channels (direct & specialized distribution) • Built new segmentation & diversification strategy • Introduced SMART KPIs, CRM reporting, and best sales practices • Gained market share in a highly competitive environment
Area Sales Manager
SEMPERIT AG
janv. 2012 - déc. 2014
3 ans
69340 Francheville, France
Managed French sales for an international industrial group : • Delivered double-digit revenue growth • Strengthened distributor relationships and optimized product range • Expanded customer base in regional industrial markets
Air distribution and regulation product manager
Aldes
janv. 2009 - déc. 2011
3 ans
Lyon, France
Managed a €30M product portfolio : • Cross-functional collaboration with R&D and sales teams • Launched new HVAC solutions adapted to market needs • Optimized pricing strategy and product roadmap
Technical sales engineer (South-East of France)
SMC
janv. 2007 - déc. 2008
2 ans
Région de Rhone-Alpes, France
Developed sales across an industrial client portfolio : • Achieved +21% revenue growth in 2 years • Adapted technical presentations to client needs • Delivered value-added technical-commercial solutions
Formation
EDHEC Business School
Executive Master of Business Administration - Executive MBA - Paris track
2019 - 2020
2 ans
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
Engineering
2001 - 2006
6 ans
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
Master of Engineering - MEng
2001 - 2006
4 ans 11 mois
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
Master of Engineering - MEng
2001 - 2006
4 ans 11 mois
University of Birmingham
Engineer’s Degree
2004 - 2005
2 ans