David Baechler

Experience

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  UEFA

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

  Apprenticeship

  I worked in different Departments such as HR, Logistics, Events, Legal, Finance, Communications, Competitions and Travel&Conferences

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  UEFA

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  FAME Assistant - Executive Office

  Entering datas into UEFA's internal system (FAME) concerning Congresses, Flights and Hotel bookings. I also helped out the General Secretary's personal assistant regarding administrativ matters.

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  European Club Association

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Temporary Staff

  I was asked to update their clubs database with different informations regarding the clubs in order to update there website.

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  UEFA

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Different administrative tasks for the division. I also had the chance to work at one of the Champions League games. I did not have much duties while "on site", but I had the chance to get behind the scene and be able to assist at the different meetings with the club representatives and authorities. This gave me a global visual on how a Champions League game is organised and all the work it takes. I was working for the UEFA Europa League, beeing at the disposal of the different clubs for any questions or requests regarding the competition (for all three qualifiying rounds and the play-off round), updating our internal system with any changes that needed to be done and assisting my colleagues if they needed any help.

  • Club Competitions Commercial Operations Assistant - Club Competitions Commercial Operations Division

    Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Match Operations Assistant - Competitions Division

    Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
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  L'Oréal

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Stagiaire Supply Chain

  I was working for the customer care service in the "Produits Professionnelles" department. My main activities where answering phone calls from clients, enter different orders and dealing with complaints. In a second phase, I was asked to update the whole database of the clients in Switzerland and making sure that there were no doubles or any mistakes so that the Department could start with a new and up to date clients database.

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  SB SPORT SERVICE SA

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Moniteur

  I am a football instructor during school vacation for kids aged between 6 and 13 years old.

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  BNP Paribas Switzerland

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Stagiaire RH

  My main duties were, at a first time, to sort out various administrative documents and file them in the employees folders. In a second time, I took over the work of an HR Assistant while she was on vacation. During her absence, I mainly worked on writting work certificates, letters concerning jubilees or other special events or requests concerning the employees and took the phone calls.

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  BNP Paribas Switzerland

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Stagiaire RH

  I had to file administrative documents and update the internal system regarding the employees qualifications.

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  Parker Hannifin

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Sales Assistant

  Order entry, order backlog management, telephone service, document archive, credit notes preparation, daily mailings, clarification of delivery subjects with divisions and helping out in resolving various technical issues from the clients.

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  BNP Paribas Switzerland

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Stagiaire Brand and Communication

  - Handling of various internal events- Writing of internal releases- Organisation of two events (employees and clients)- Administrative tasks

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  European Respiratory Society

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Congress & Events Assistant

  - Coordinate and negotiate with internal and external suppliers- Coordinate flights and accommodation for faculty members- Compile budgets and expense projections- On-site coordination: be the person of contact, catering, room set-ups, equipment orders, organise on-site dinners- ERS Annual Congress 2017: handle the mobile phones order and distribution for the entire staff, handle the office keys order and distribution for the entire staff, shadowing the room set-ups and the technical assistance- ERS Annual Congress 2018: elaborate mobile phone and landline phone budgets, elaborate equipment budget (office supplies such as desks, chairs, racks, cupboards and all session rooms supplies Show less

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  Blancpain

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2022

  - Consolidate sales figures for the Vice-President (Head of Sales)- Supervise two Sales Coordinators- Ensure worldwide allocations- Ensure daily shipments with the Export Team (Leadtime, CITES, on-site delivery)- Handle distributions contracts together with the Area Sales Managers- Stock and Sales analysis for Key Accounts and Subsidiaries- Business lead for S4/Hana implementation- Analyze KPI's with Brand Managers- Time to Move (ex-Baselworld fair) - In charge of the meeting platform and rooming list for for all the Prestige Brands Show less As Sales & Marketing Coordinator, I was in charge of the following tasks:For the Sales Team:- Following up on daily sales requests and coordinate with the concerned Departments.- Order entries and review the back orders of the Swiss Market, the retailers and the corporate boutiques.- Consolidating and synthesizing the sales from the corporate boutiques and the retailers by integrating them into the local system RMIS. Consolidate daily, weekly and yearly reports for the Brand Manager and the Vice-Presidents.- Supporting and advising clients/subsidiaries on various requests such as products, delivery time, stock availability, orders price lists and any other questions concerning the Brand.- Coordinating with other Departments on the Communication on the Swiss Market.- Participating actively in various meetings with key customers.- Handling the internal staff sales as well as for Suppliers, partners and Swatch Group Staff members.- Inventorying both corporate boutiques (on site and in SAP).For the Marketing Department:- Analysing and processing monthly reports regarding the marketing Spendings and marketing budgets for the Swiss Market, together with the Controlling and Communication Department.- Processing and follow-up on the Marketing Contributions.- Organizing, processing and participating in various events and fairs.- Coordinating and follow-up on various requests from clients regarding digital marketing, communication and PR Show less

  • Sales Administration Manager

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Sales and Marketing Coordinator Swiss Market

    Jul 2018 - May 2019
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  L'Oréal

  Aug 2022 - now

  - Build the joint business plan with the account(s). Contribute to the commercial vision by sharing account perspective, risks and opportunities- Build, accurately forecasts and achieve the account (s) results: turnover, market share, profit. Plan all growth drivers accordingly- Prepare and lead the Account (s) negotiations, escalating when relevant. Build the action plan to implement the Division and channel strategy. Ensure it execution and tracking down to store level and sell out. Suggest plan adaptation when needed- Act as the expert of his account to feed a retailer-centric account planning process, to ensure as much alignment as possible- Build a retailer specific development plan , and a compelling story to get retailer buying in- Build a deep customer intelligence and strong network with key stakeholders at the retailer’s- Work closely with other departments (Supply, Catman, finance, marketing). Connect Account key stakeholder of all functions with their L’Oréal counterpart. Ensure the consistency of L’Oréal voices when speaking to the retailer. Show less - Maximise sales and turnover in your region (CH-F) through a perfect activation of our brands and shopper experience- Manage, train & day to day coach 18 Beauty Advisors in our key outlets, including recruiting as needed- Negotiate and implement animations and secondary placements in our key outlets to complement our exciting marketing activities and drive sales- Independent key account management responsibility for regional accounts: Leading negotiations based on market, shopper and customer insights for all categories of the Consumer Products Division (Hair Care, Facial Care, Colour, Decorative Cosmetics)- Development and implementation of specific customer plans, as well as ensuring success control based on business KPIs Show less

  • Key Account Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Regional Activation Manager

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023