James BYRNE

James Byrne has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. James began their career as a B2B sales representative at Q-Matic in 2010. James then worked as an Assistant Category Manager at Kraft Foods, where they provided monthly recommendations to Carrefour and analyzed the performance of the coffee and chocolate business. James later joined Wrigley as an Assistant Brand Manager, where they managed key interdepartmental communication and conducted market studies for brands like 5 GUM and Airwaves.

In 2013, James joined Amazon as a Key Account Manager, responsible for recruiting third-party sellers and achieving sales targets. James was later promoted to Marketplace Category Manager, where they strategically managed selection and leadsourcing for various categories. James also played a key role in the launch of the Amazon.fr platform dedicated to artisans. James continued their career at Amazon as a Senior Marketing Manager for Amazon Music and Head of Engagement Marketing for Amazon Music in Southern Europe.

In 2019, James briefly worked as the Head of Growth at GoCater before joining merci e-commerce as CMO & E-commerce Trainer. In this role, they were responsible for the marketing strategy and growth of the e-commerce training organization. James also served as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations and managing a team of 4 people.

Most recently, James joined Brigad as a Sales Manager for Expansion UK. Although the duration of their role is not specified, this role demonstrates their expertise in sales and expansion strategies.

Overall, James Byrne has demonstrated a strong skill set in sales, marketing, team management, and strategic planning throughout their career in various organizations.

James Byrne completed their education at various institutions. From 2007 to 2009, they attended Lycée Lavoisier, where they pursued a Classe préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles de Commerce in the scientific pathway. In 2009, they enrolled at EDHEC Business School and graduated in 2012 with a Master Grande Ecole / Msc in Marketing, specializing in the field of Marketing. James later sought further education in linguistics, completing a Master in Conference Interpreting from ESIT - École Supérieure d’Interprètes et de Traducteurs during the academic year 2020-2021. Additionally, they obtained the Certification TOSA Excel 2013 with a score of 816/1000 from Tosa Certifications in 2021.