

Sales Specialist at Microsoft in Dublin
Could you describe your career path for us?
At EM Normandie, I studied marketing and sales. In 2008, we didn't have as many choices of specialisations as we do today.
After my studies, I started my career in IT start-ups. I worked for companies like Microplan, where I did a VIE.
Then I was called up by Oracle and that's how I came to travel to Ireland. I was then headhunted by Microsoft, where I currently work as an Azure sales specialist in France for major CAC 40 accounts.
What does your current job at Microsoft involve?
I help CAC 40 companies to meet their business and technical challenges using new technologies.
What have you gained from your time at EM Normandie?
The School has given me a lot, particularly in terms of my choice of course.
It helps us to build our career path and to orientate ourselves through professional and international experience. I wasn't particularly interested in business in general when I left secondary school.
When I joined the school, I thought it would open doors for me. In the end, what opened up the most opportunities for me was the School's network.
What stood out for you during your studies?
There was one moment that meant a lot to me. It was as part of the student clubs. A friend and I organised a ski trip.
I really loved the experience and played along. I negotiated like crazy with the various suppliers.
It was at that point that I developed an appetite for business. I found commercial negotiation very interesting.
What's more, everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves during the trip. For me, that's really what the School is all about, the community that exists between students.
What advice would you give to a future EM Normandie student?
If I had one piece of advice to give you, I'd say don't underestimate the student network, and the School in general, and above all keep your friends very close to you.
Testimonies
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Mathieu Arcade
Becoming a manager straight out of school
Mathieu Arcade, a 2011 graduate of the EM Normandie Business School class, talks about his path to the position of Account Manager at Capgemini. Even as a student, his ambition was to embark on a career in sales. Here's a look back at his inspiring career path.
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Camille Letemplier-Roy
Relaunching a family jewellery brand
My career path has been filled with moments of doubt, opportunities seized and essential learning, all fuelled by one common thread: the desire to combine my commercial and digital skills to build a career that suits me.
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Benjamin Rey
Buyer for Safran Nacelles
I'm a 2019 graduate and I'm going to tell you what led me to become a buyer for Safran Nacelles. After a 2-year work-study track at EM Normandie Business School, I completed a VIE and really loved the experience.
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Gwendoline Jehannin
Project Manager and Presales Consultant at ViaDirect
Expatriations, courses and community life: discover the testimony of Gwendoline Jehannin, a graduate of EM Normandie (class of 2016).
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Édouard Des Forts
Manager RGM Pricing at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Édouard talks about joining Coca-Cola through the Graduate Programme, which gives him the opportunity to work in three different positions and gain a comprehensive view of the market before moving up to a management position. He is delighted to be working for a world-famous brand.
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Yannis Boukhiba
Account Executive at EasyMovie
The Account Executive develops the customer portfolio, identifies problems and implements appropriate solutions.