Thomas Darmouni
CATEGORY MANAGER
39 years old
Driving License
Employed
Just looking around
Product Manager - PC Peripherals
Fnac Darty
Since October 2022
- Build and manage the omnichannel product range
- Define the annual commercial action plan (sales, BTS, BF, xmas) and NPI campaigns
- Define 360° marketing plans (instore, online, social media) with the trade marketing team
- Analysis of the marketshares, the competitive environnement and trends
- Management of a Product Manager Assistant
Buyer - Sound category
Fnac Darty
2018
to September 2022
Full-time
Paris
- Negotiate binding yearly contracts with suppliers
- Negotiate marketing campaigns with PM and trade marketing
- Meeting the company’s requirements (Turnover, margin, marketing)
- Develop supplier strategies and build strong relationships with partners
Key Account Manager - PC, Tablets, Gaming
Groupon
2017
to 2018
Full-time
Paris
- Developed and managed an european Vendor Portfolio (50% UK & DE)
- Monitored vendors to ensure customer satisfaction (+1.2 stars on Customer reviews)
- Recruited and trained new partners (40% of the turnover from new partners)
- Modified the allocation strategy to improve quality (2018 Customer Satisfaction award)
Personnal project : opening my own restaurant
Restaurant
2016
to 2017
Paris
- Followed "Activ' Créa" training to create and run a business
- Started negociation with Real estate companies and banks
Key Account Manager - IT Accessories
Bluestork
2015
to 2016
Full-time
Paris
- Managed a portfolio of accounts and delivered client-focused solutions
- Maintained a strong sales pipeline through effective relationship building
- Built the Amazon listing (product pages, keywords) on Vendor Central
- Dealt with buyers (LDLC, Materiel.net, Cybertek), regional managers of major retail chains (Leclerc Fair)
- Launched and monitored the marketing campaigns (AMAZON VINE / A+)
Category Manager - Peripherals and Gaming
Rue Du Commerce
2014
to 2015
Full-time
St Ouen
- Lead the business in the respect of the budget and BU KPI
- Managed 4 people (one junior PM, 2 webmerchandisers)
- Managed buying and stocks for Peripherals and Gaming
- Negociated yearly contracts with main partners
- Keept up to date with market trends
- Worked closely with the marketing team about hallmarks
Senior Product Manager / buyer - PC Components
Rue Du Commerce
2012
to 2014
Full-time
St Ouen
- Negotiated purchase pricing within the respect of the budget
- Benchmarked on competitors
- Launched and drove online and offline marketing campaigns
Skills
Languages
- French
- English (fluent)
Technical skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Office tools (Powerpoint, Teams...)
- Twitter @GamingRueDuCommerce
- Computer hardware
Personnal Skills
- Fast learner
- Team work
- Initiative
- Positive outlook
- Business sense
- PC Gaming & Hardware
- Sports : Swimming and Urban Soccer (5v5)
- Travel : backpacking around Australia 2009 to 2010