Thomas Pothet
About Thomas Pothet
Thomas Pothet is a Client Services Manager at Rakuten Advertising, specializing in affiliate marketing strategies for luxury brands. He has a diverse background in sales and marketing, with experience at notable companies such as L'Oréal and Optical Center.
Work at Rakuten Advertising
Thomas Pothet currently serves as a Client Services Manager at Rakuten Advertising, a position he has held since 2023 while working remotely from Stockholm, Sweden. Previously, he worked at Rakuten Advertising in various roles, including Display Account Manager from 2020 to 2021 and Global Affiliate Account Manager from 2021 to 2022. His experience at the company spans multiple years, focusing on affiliate marketing strategies specifically tailored for luxury brands. He leads a team of account managers and develops reports to identify opportunities for luxury clients.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Pothet has a solid educational background in business administration and management. He studied at IAE Paris-Est, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Management International from 2015 to 2018, followed by an M1 and M2 in International Master of Business Administration from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he participated in an International Exchange student program at The Catholic University of Korea in 2017. His academic achievements provide a strong foundation for his expertise in affiliate marketing and client services.
Background
Before his tenure at Rakuten Advertising, Thomas Pothet gained experience in sales and marketing roles. He worked as a Sales Representative at L'Oréal for two months in 2018 and held positions at Optical Center and Sunglass Hut in 2015 and 2016, respectively. He also served as In Charge of Marketing & Event missions at the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de région Paris Ile-de-France in 2017. These roles contributed to his understanding of client needs and market dynamics.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Pothet has focused on helping luxury brands navigate the affiliate marketing landscape. He specializes in developing strategies that ensure effective rollout with teams and partners. His work includes standardizing reporting processes to enable clients to conduct brand-safe affiliate campaigns with accurate data. He leverages Rakuten's data to identify industry trends and opportunities for luxury clients, enhancing their competitive positioning.