Jimmy Layat
Business Development Lead
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About
Results-oriented business development management professional focused on exceeding revenue objectives and driving business growth. Excellent networking and lead development skills.
Experience
Business Development Lead – France, Germany & Belgium at Sunline Sankei Yokohama (2023-04 – Present)
- Led business development initiatives across French, German, and Belgian markets.
- Drove growth and market penetration through both direct sales and strategic supplier referencing.
- Facilitated sales for the Asian entity by establishing supplier presence at European head offices.
Business Development Manager France & Germany at Charming Trims & Packaging (2019-05 – 2021-10)
- Identified growth opportunities and prospected leads through cold calling and referrals
- Specialized in retail branding with strong sustainability focus.
- Managed the French market and selected key German accounts.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients.
Area Sales Manager France, Belgium & Germany at Jakin Group Ltd (2017-01 – 2018-12)
- Developed business in a large geographical area from a zero base.
- Generated quotes, maintained customer contact database, and achieved sales objectives.
Area Sales Manager Europe at Weavabel (2013-11 – 2016-11)
- Specialized in retail branding.
- Grew the market from a minimal starting point and established the brand name.
Sales engineer at Gottlieb Binder Benelux (2011 – 2013)
Key Account Manager France at A-Tex (2009 – 2011)
Global Product Development Coordinator at Avery Dennison (2006 – 2008)
Education
Business English in Business English – Stevenson College, Edinburgh, Scotland (1993 – 1993)
Brevet Technicien Supérieur, Action Commerciale in Industrial Trader – ESICAD, Meylan, France (1992 – 1992)
Baccalauréat – Lycée A. Argouges, Grenoble, France (1990 – 1990)
