Jean François Girod
About Jean François Girod
Jean François Girod is the Europe Lubricants Commercial Sales Manager at ExxonMobil, specializing in channel management, distributor network optimization, and strategic sales within the EAME region.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Jean François Girod is currently working at ExxonMobil as the Europe Lubricants Commercial Sales Manager. He has been in this position since 2018. His role focuses on overseeing lubricant sales across Europe, including the development and execution of sales strategies tailored to various markets within the region.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Jean François Girod has held several key positions at ExxonMobil over the years. These include his roles as EAME Lubricants Commercial Vehicles Strategic Accounts Sales Manager (2015-2018), Europe Lubricants Commercial Vehicles Sales Manager (2013-2014), and France Lubricants Distributor Business Manager (2009-2013). Earlier positions include South Cluster Strategic Accounts Manager (2006-2009), Industrial Key Accounts Manager (2004-2006), Change Manager/Sales New Strategy Implementation (2002-2003), and Process, Energy & Utilities Sales Manager (2001-2002). These roles have given him broad exposure and experience in various aspects of the lubricants and commercial sales industry across different geographical regions.
Education and Expertise
Jean François Girod studied at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also studied at ENSIC, where he achieved a degree in Chemical Engineering. His educational background underpins his extensive experience in channel management and distributor network optimization. Additionally, he specializes in business restructuring and change management, with a focus on sales strategy implementation.
Specializations and Skills
Jean François Girod has a wealth of expertise in managing strategic accounts, particularly focusing on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) commercialization. He is skilled in the use of customer relationship management tools such as Salesforce and MS Project. His strong background in international business within the EAME region emphasizes his ability to develop and implement strategic sales and marketing strategies tailored to different markets.