Serge Astieres

Inhaber, Business owner, Saru Gallery
Sainte-Maxime, France

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Sales and Business Development
specialized in B2B sales optimization
via either direct sales or establishment of distri
Review of pricing and margin processes.

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Serge Astieres

  • Current 1 year and 5 months, since Jan 2025

    Business owner

    Saru Gallery

  • Current 14 years, since Jun 2012

    Director Sales Flavors Pharmaceutical EMEA & Distribution Sales Manager

    Mane Suisse

    Establish and implement a business strategy to develop sales of flavors in pharmaceutical applications across EMEA with appropriate top line and margin targets. Negotiate Core Supplier and Supply Agreements Build-up product range and advise customer on formulations and regulatory status As Distribution Manager, organize and support the Distributors’ network for all flavors applications (Sweet, Beverages, Savoury) in EMEA Participate in Mane EMEA management team for the overall business strategy

  • 6 years, Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

    Director Business Excellence

    MANE Suisse

    The goal is to foster a culture of excellence: Changing mindsets across the organization : > Support the company’s growth with strategic direction and establishment of robust processes > Develop and roll-out a compelling vision and value proposition by leading a Process Improvement function across the organization > Define appropriate best practice tools and KPI’s > Create a knowledge management system

  • 2 years and 5 months, Jan 2010 - May 2012

    Director - Key Strategic Business Flavors

    Firmenich

    Based in Geneva (CH) and Princeton, NJ (US). Negotiations for Core Supplier Agreements, ensuring the right business decisions are made. Leverage learnings and coach across the organization. Drive efficiency and interaction with the Sales Team by optimizing and utilizing all available tools. Provide strategic insight, analysis and support on strategic initiatives.

  • 2 years and 9 months, Apr 2007 - Dec 2009

    SAP Implementation Stream Leader & Project Director - Pricing

    Firmenich

    Design and implementation of the Pricing module in SAP, based on margin targets and business differentiation. - Definitition and implementation of the pricing strategy. - Establish, communicate and monitor the processes on a.Price determination and price data maintenance. b. Margin management and target setting. c. Pricing of new technologies. - Provide support for global negotiations - Organize training for the Sales Force on Pricing mechanisms and Margins realization

  • 4 years and 3 months, Jan 2003 - Mar 2007

    Commercial Director EMEA Distributors & Savoury Business

    Firmenich

    Based in Vienna (AT). Creation and Organisation of distributors' network as an additional sales channel for ingredients for food and pharma industry. In charge of sales in Middle East and North Africa for all food segments and business development for Savoury foods in Western Europe

  • 4 years and 9 months, Aug 1999 - Apr 2004

    Global Category Director - Pharmaceuticals

    Firmenich

    Responsible for establishing the Pharma Business Unit, in charge of Business development and global contracts negotiations for ingredient supply into the pharma industry

  • 6 years and 11 months, Oct 1992 - Aug 1999

    General Manager Asia-Pacific & Middle East

    Colorcon

    Responsible for the Asia-pacific branch, in charge of sales and business development. General manager for Asia (based in Singapore) and South Europe/Middle East (based in Italy). Supply of ingredients to the pharmaceutical industry

  • 1 year and 3 months, Jul 1991 - Sep 1992

    General Manager Asia

    Imadent Pte.Ltd.

    Distribution and sourcing of medical and dental devices and supplies

  • 3 years and 5 months, Feb 1988 - Jun 1991

    Sales Manager Asia-Pacific

    Renfert GmbH

    Sales and Business development in Japan and Asia-Pacific of medical and dental devices for hospitals and clinics. Establishment of a distributor's network

  • 4 years and 1 month, Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

    Sales Executive

    Degussa France

    Sales of dental goods and equipment in France

Ausbildung von Serge Astieres

  • Inalco Paris (Langues'O), Ecole Dentaire Francaise

Sprachen

  • German

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • English

    C1 (Fließend)

  • French

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • Japanese

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Italian

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

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