David Polo
About David Polo
David Polo serves as the Directeur Régional On Trade Ouest Sud Ouest at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in sales management and team development, having previously held positions at Pernod and Coop.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
David Polo serves as the Directeur Régional On Trade Ouest Sud Ouest at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the company's operations in the Bordeaux region of France. His responsibilities include overseeing on-trade sales and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Polo's role emphasizes the importance of teamwork and continuous improvement within the sales team.
Previous Experience at Pernod
David Polo has extensive experience with Pernod, where he held multiple roles over several years. He began as an Agent Promoteur from 2000 to 2001, followed by a position as Chef de Secteur from 2002 to 2006. He then advanced to Chef des Ventes Alpes, serving from 2006 to 2012. His tenure at Pernod provided him with a solid foundation in sales management and regional operations.
Sales Leadership at Coop
In 2013, David Polo worked at Coop as Chef des Ventes pour Transgourmet for a period of five months. This role involved managing sales activities in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. His experience in this position contributed to his overall expertise in sales strategy and team leadership.
Educational Background
David Polo has a background in technical studies, having completed a BTS Domotique in 1996, followed by a DEUST Immotique-GTB in 1997. These educational experiences provided him with a foundational understanding of technology and management principles, which he has applied throughout his career in sales and regional management.
Expertise in Performance Management
David Polo possesses expertise in implementing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize performance results. He focuses on budget management for regional operations and emphasizes the recruitment and training of sales personnel. His leadership style fosters a team environment that encourages self-improvement and continuous learning, which is essential for achieving sales targets.