Fabien Chardon
About Fabien Chardon
Fabien Chardon is a seasoned business development professional with over 25 years of experience in sales and procurement across various technical environments. He holds a CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain and has worked with several companies in roles that emphasize account-based sales strategies and market analysis.
Work at Zilliant
Fabien Chardon has been working at Zilliant in a Business Development role since 2020. His responsibilities include collaborating with field sales and marketing teams to develop and implement account-based sales development strategies. He focuses on sourcing and prospecting to identify new potential customers, utilizing his extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Fabien Chardon studied at Oxford College of Marketing, where he achieved a CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Master of Science (DESS) in Ingénierie Laser from the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, obtained in 1991. Additionally, he studied Technologie de construction at the same university, earning a Maîtrise from 1990. He has formalized his procurement skills in the UK through the CIPS Diploma.
Background
Fabien Chardon has over 25 years of experience in sales and procurement across various technical environments. His career includes roles at several companies such as Elster Water Metering, where he served as Sales Director, and SESA SYSTEMS, INC. as Senior Project Advisor. He has worked in both France and the United Kingdom, demonstrating his adaptability in different markets.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position at Zilliant, Fabien Chardon held various roles that contributed to his expertise in business development and sales. He worked as a Senior Project Advisor at The Triana Group, Inc. and as Operations and Finance Project Manager at Brands Within Reach, LLC. His experience also includes sales roles at companies like CST Industries, Inc., Sterling Fluid Systems, and Gerber Technology.
Achievements in Procurement and Sales
Fabien Chardon has demonstrated a proven ability in sourcing, logistics inventory, and contract management throughout his career. He has analyzed markets to develop strategic plans in his current role and has extensive experience in developing new providers within competitive markets. His background reflects a strong focus on achieving business development goals through effective procurement strategies.