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Sport, travel, films
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Franck TAKOU

Commercial and Marketing Director
Douala,Coastal
Franck TAKOU

Timeline

Commercial and Marketing Director

Easy Group
05.2024 - Current

FIRST EDUCATION ONLINE

Certification from Strategy (Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Implementation of The Strategy)
11.2023 - Current

EPIM AFRIQUE

Certification from Brand Management
06.2022 - 07.2022

Projects Director

Easy Group
01.2022 - 04.2024

Head of Marketing and Business Unit Development

Easy Group
01.2021 - 12.2021

Account Manager

Moyi Sarl, Focus Group & Easy Group
01.2014 - 12.2020

Advanced School of Mass Communication

Bachelor of Science from Advertising
10.2010 - 11.2013

Work History

Easy Group
Douala, Coastal

Commercial and Marketing Director
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Easy Group
Douala, Coastal

Projects Director
01.2022 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring all aspects were meticulously organized and executed.
  • Established clear expectations for team members regarding roles and responsibilities within each assigned project.
  • Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development as future leaders in the organization.
  • Reduced project costs through effective resource allocation and budget management.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies, proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated into major problems.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure seamless collaboration and timely delivery of required resources for successful project completion.
  • Orchestrated wide range of projects, improvement strategies, changes implementation, new revenue stream establishment and creative marketing and advertising.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Easy Group
Douala, Coastal

Head of Marketing and Business Unit Development
01.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Crisis management, Implemented damage control measures during challenging situations, preserving company reputation.
  • Revamped content strategy to align with target audience preferences, driving higher user engagement rates.
  • Optimized marketing budgets to maximize return on investment across various channels.
  • Developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns for maximum reach and impact.
  • Coordinated trade shows, conferences, and events to showcase products/services while expanding professional networks.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall business goals.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets and sales plans for business segments.

Moyi Sarl, Focus Group & Easy Group
Douala, Coastal

Account Manager
01.2014 - 12.2020

Job overview

• Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities

• Set clear sales goals to identify activities and behaviors to advance sales process and close deals

• Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction

• Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue

• Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention

• Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings

Overview

11
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Education

Advanced School of Mass Communication
Yaounde

Bachelor of Science from Advertising
10.2010 - 11.2013

University Overview

  • Professional Development: Strategic Planning, Projects Management
  • Relevant Coursework: Marketing, Adverting, Communication & Sales

EPIM AFRIQUE
MARRAKECH

Certification from Brand Management
06.2022 - 07.2022

University Overview

Online Certification in Brand Management

FIRST EDUCATION ONLINE
PARIS

Certification from Strategy (Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Implementation of The Strategy)
11.2023 - Current

University Overview

Certification Strategie@HEC Paris

Skills

  • Market Planning and Execution
  • Time Management
  • Sales Expertise
  • Market Analysis
  • Business Administration
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Operations Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • PR Events
  • Budgeting and Allocation

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hours
Availability
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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved targets through effectively helping with sales team activation.
  • Supervised team of more than 350 staff members.

Software

Very good on MS Office

Good on Adobe Photoshop

Sport, travel, films

As sport, I really like watching and playing football, I also do a little athletics (long-distance running) to get back in shape. I am a fan of discovery, hence my love for travel and films.

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Franck TAKOUCommercial and Marketing Director