ELISE MONTANARI

About

Convinced that performance is built on trust, I support demanding clients in addressing their strategic challenges by fostering strong, adapted relationships that truly meet their expectations.
My experience in managing complex accounts enables me to lead ambitious projects with rigor, while staying closely aligned with practical needs.

Phone: 06.65.50.34.95
Email: elise.montanari2@gmail.com
Driving License (B)
31 years old

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Interests

Climbing

Piano

Travel

MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since 2022

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER –
PACKAGING & MEDICAL DEVICES

SGS FRANCE

  • Managing a portfolio of key accounts, with 100% sales increased in one year
  • Designing and executing targeted commercial and marketing action plans focused on growth and client retention.
  • Handling complex (annual/multi-year) contracts.
  • Co-developing customized offers with technical teams to address clients’ strategic challenges.
  • Use of Salesforce CRM: opportunity tracking, reporting, and sales pipeline monitoring.
  • Organizing and participating in trade shows, technical days, and webinars to strengthen client engagement and visibility.
  • Leading sector committees and maintaining regular contact with decision-makers to reinforce long-term strategic partnerships.

SGS FRANCE

2021

Business Developer

Empreinte Humaine – Lyon

  • Contributed to the development of the commercial strategy, aligned with corporate well-being and CSR challenges.
  • Drafted and structured customized commercial offers in response to public and private tenders.
  • Conducted market intelligence and client needs analysis to identify new business opportunities.
  • Oversaw client project follow-up, including commercial reporting

Empreinte Humaine – Lyon

2020 – 2021

PROJECT MANAGER

Eyco – Peynier

Assisted with:

  • Implementing the communication strategy in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
  • Development of brand identity: visual identity, graphic charter, communication materials, and website.
  • Creation of visual identity, graphic charter, and communication support materials.

EYCO PEYNIER

2017-2019

SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANT

Newtone Technologies – Lyon

  • Conducting a market study that led to an adjustment of the company’s positioning and the definition of targeted communication axes.
  • Designing and implementing multi-channel marketing and communication actions.
  • Management of client projects: analysis of needs, drafting specifications, and operational follow-up.
  • Organizing and participating in an international prospecting mission (South Korea & Japan) in partnership with Business France.
  • Developing a new offer to diversify business activities, based on client needs analysis and market potential.

Newtone Technologies – Lyon

2016

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Groupe Zebra – La tour de Salvagny

  • Monitoring of product design and packaging project : client briefs, drafting specifications and competitive analysis.
  • Contribution to the creation of a sports equipment brand: market benchmarking, slogan, monitoring of initial prototypes, identification of potential partnerships.
  • Support for coordination between creative teams, marketing, and clients, with a focus on consulting and innovation.

Groupe Zebra – La Tour De Salvagny

2015-2016

PROJECT & COMMUNICATION OFFICER

VetAgro Sup (ENSV) – Marcy l’Etoile

  • Website redesign and update of all communication documents.
  • Development of the communication plan for the National School of Veterinary Services (ENSV).
  • Administrative support for the training of veterinary health officers, in conjunction with regional directorates and inspectors.
  • Replacement of the project manager (on maternity leave): monitoring of regulatory aspects, coordination between veterinarians.

VetAgro Sup (ENSV) – Marcy l’Etoile

MY EDUCATION

IDRAC Business School, Lyon, France

2017/2019
MBA in Strategy & Innovation, specialization in International Business Development (program taught in English)
IDRAC Business School, Lyon
Professional Thesis: The Role of the Customer in the Innovation Process

Langports English Language College, Sydney, Australia

2016/2017
English for Academic and Professional Purposes (UFO Program)
Additional coursework: Business Development

 

Sup’ De Com Lyon

2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Management
Final dissertation: The Uberization of Professions

Soft Skills

Negotiation & Influence

Talent for building trust-based relationships, defending the value of proposed solutions, and navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders.

Rigor & Organization

Ability to manage complex projects with persistence and discipline, while ensuring accurate follow-up on actions and results.

Creativity & Solution-Oriented Thinking

Skilled at designing and implementing innovative initiatives to address client needs and strengthen commercial value.

Responsiveness & Adaptability

Capacity to quickly adjust strategies and actions in response to market changes or client demands, maintaining business momentum and client satisfaction.

Autonomy and Perseverance

Proven ability to take full ownership of missions in environments without structured marketing support, developing strong autonomy, resilience, and results orientation.

Analytical Mindset & Strategic Vision

Strong ability to analyze client needs and market trends, with a focus on account planning and long-term value creation.

Team Spirit & Cross-functional Leadership

Experienced in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (marketing, sales, technical), mobilizing internal resources to achieve common goals.

Languages

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English

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Spanish

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