Cédric Soitoux
About Cédric Soitoux
Cédric Soitoux serves as the Key Account Manager for Collective Catering in France and the Benelux region at Arc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having held various roles in notable companies within the food service industry.
Current Role at Arc
Cédric Soitoux serves as the Key Account Manager for Collective Catering in France and the Benelux region at Arc. He has held this position since 2019, focusing on enhancing market penetration through effective collaboration with distributor partners. His responsibilities include training and evaluating these partners to ensure they meet market demands. Additionally, he coordinates route-to-market strategies specifically for the Arcoroc and Chef&Sommelier brands within the collective catering sector.
Previous Experience in Food Service
Prior to his current role, Cédric Soitoux worked at Arc as a Sales Manager in Food Service from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes a position at Pomona as Responsable Regional des Ventes from 2007 to 2010, where he managed sales operations in Chilly Mazarin. He further developed his expertise at La Compagnie des Desserts as Développement Commercial from 2014 to 2015 and at Cookie Creations as Responsable Grands Comptes from 2012 to 2013.
Commercial Engagements
Cédric Soitoux engages in commercial prospecting with various stakeholders, including regional councils and hospital groups such as APHP. He also collaborates with hospital purchasing centers like UGAP. His role involves conducting product samplings at major collective catering accounts, including well-known companies like Elior, Compass, Sodexo, and Api, to promote the brands he represents.
Education and Training
Cédric Soitoux studied at Ecole Hôtelière Jean Drouant, where he focused on mercatique et gestion hôtelière. He achieved a BTS in Hôtellerie-Restauration, completing his studies from 1991 to 1993. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in hospitality management and marketing, which he applies in his professional roles.