Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Brand Exposure
Reading and continuous learning - sports and fitness - outdoor activities - volunteer work -travel
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Imen Latrous

Imen Latrous

Dubai

Summary

Results-driven sales performer with solid history of success in bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships. Continuously monitor competitors and research market conditions to stay responsive and successful in dynamic environments. Persuasive negotiation and program management abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Director MEA

La Bottega.com
05.2018 - Current

LaBottega is a creative Italian laboratory, an incubator of innovative products, fragrances, concept and design. LaBottega cooperate with renowned Fashion, skincare, Perfumery brands and internationally acclaimed artists.

I have had the chance to develop the market, to build a small team and maximize the turnover by an impressive 35%. I had the privilege of working with many International perfumers on numerous bespoke projects .

Area Sales Director

Groupe GM
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • I worked as a regional sales leader for Groupe GM, a prestigious French cosmetics manufacturer, specialized in room-amenities
  • As a key founding member of the Dubai branch, I played a crucial role in establishing and growing our business in the region
  • I successfully implemented strategic initiatives, such as expanding our presence into five new countries by securing strong partnerships with reliable distributors
  • Additionally, I am proud to have personally negotiated contracts with esteemed clients like Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Group, Four Seasons group, Accor Group, Mandarin Oriental, and many Royal Palaces in Kuwait and KSA.

Area Sales Manager

THEMAE Paris
12.2011 - 10.2015
  • I had a great experience working for this prestigious skin care niche brand
  • During my time there, I played a key role in driving growth across the region
  • I successfully increased our client portfolio by 60% and grew our profit margin by 18%
  • Additionally, I spearheaded the successful launch of a new department focused on spa consulting, which resulted in additional sales for the company.

Co-founder and Managing Director

Five Senses Thalasso & Spa
09.2005 - 09.2011
  • I successfully co-founded, Five Senses Thalasso & Spa, a company that helps conceptualize, design, and manage spas (mainly in 5
  • Hotels)
  • I take pride in establishing a total of 11 spas across Tunisia and Morocco
  • However, I had to sell the company following the tragic event of the revolution.

Managing Director

AMICERE
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • AMICERE is a distribution platform that supplies spas and beauty salons with a wide range of skincare, haircare, and makeup brands.

Education

Certificate - Business Management & Entrepreneurship Program

AUGMENT MBA
US
01.2024

Certificate - Circular Economy And Sustainability Strategies

University of Cambridge
UK
09.2023

Certificate - Aromatherapy

EFH FRANCE
France
04.2016

Diploma - PMP

Invesis Learning
FRANCE
01.2011

Bachelor of Science -

FACULTE DE MEDECINE DE TUNIS
TUNIS
06.2000

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Budget Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Business Development
  • Sales Training
  • Product Knowledge
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Territory Management
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Account Acquisition
  • Emotional Intelligence

Accomplishments

  • I worked as a delegate for the global wellness day
  • I was lucky to win the black diamond award for best Spa concept in Tunisia
  • I have been appointed by the minister of Tourism as country wellness ambassador in 2010
  • I claimed the Himalayan mountains in 20 Days back in 2016
  • I worked in couple of charity projects in Tanzania

Brand Exposure

Brands : Diptyque, Clarins, Guerlain, Codage, Natura Bisse, Mugler, Babor, Thalgo, NUXE, Acqua di Parma, Culti, Ortigia, Azzaro, Etro, Floris, Santa Maria Novella, Atelier Cologne, DS&Durga, Floris 

perfumers : Frederic Malle, Blaise Mautin, Francis Kurdijian, Christophe Laudamiel, Roja Dove, Lorenzo Villoresi, Jean Paul Guérlain, Oscar Q, laura Tonatto . 

Reading and continuous learning - sports and fitness - outdoor activities - volunteer work -travel

I enjoy traveling as it cultivated my adaptability, my level of awareness, and my ability to connect with people . Reading ,listing to podcasts and taking courses is a my way to stay up to date with the trends  . Sports taught me discipline and goal setting and volunteer work bring me personal satisfaction and give me a sens of purpose , otherwise I love nature and animals .

Timeline

Sales Director MEA

La Bottega.com
05.2018 - Current

Area Sales Director

Groupe GM
01.2016 - 05.2018

Area Sales Manager

THEMAE Paris
12.2011 - 10.2015

Managing Director

AMICERE
01.2008 - 01.2011

Co-founder and Managing Director

Five Senses Thalasso & Spa
09.2005 - 09.2011

Certificate - Business Management & Entrepreneurship Program

AUGMENT MBA

Certificate - Circular Economy And Sustainability Strategies

University of Cambridge

Certificate - Aromatherapy

EFH FRANCE

Diploma - PMP

Invesis Learning

Bachelor of Science -

FACULTE DE MEDECINE DE TUNIS
Imen Latrous