Stephanie Somville

Conceptualize and design unique and innovative jewelry collections

- Develop and implement strategic business plans to drive brand growth and expansion, both online and offline.

- Identify new market opp., collaborations, and partnerships to enhance the brand's visibility and reach.

Results: Implementation of Belâme Collections Jewelry in more than 5 fashion strategic & well-known stores in Belgium & abroad:

Collaborate with skilled artisans from all over the world to bring designs to life, overseeing the production process to ensure precision and quality.

Manage the brand's online presence, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly shopping experience.

Use of digital marketing strategies, incl. social media, SEO, and email marketing, to drive online sales and enhance customer engagement.

Foster strong relationships with customers by providing personalized service and resolving concerns promptly.

Develop and execute comprehensive mkt campaigns to promote new collections, special events, and brand initiatives.

Build brand awareness through PR initiatives, influencer partnerships,..

Manage the company's finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers, vendors, and partners to optimize costs and maximize value.

- Creating & executing a trade marketing strategy & plan across BE

- Driving brand awareness across various categories and products.

- Presenting at trade shows and events on behalf of the business.

- Managing and motivating a team of trade marketeers

- Creation of B2B trade marketing plans for individual products and product ranges.

Travel Blogger - World Explorer - Instatraveller - Creative Globetrotter (Instagram: steph__som) Leaving everything behind me and set off with 1x 10kg bag. This fantastic experience changed my life. It has forced me to live outside my comfort zones and to reinforce the following skills: Budgeting and planning – I had to plan and save for my career break. In addition, I continued to monitor my budget and assessed any financial risks. Adaptability – When you travel, things go wrong, plans change, there are mudslides that you can't predict. As a traveler I was forced to change plans constantly. I had to face and to handle the issues that hurdle my way quickly after a few months on the road. It learned me even more to have the adapt very quickly in a ever-changing world. Communication – When trying to converse in foreign cultures, my verbal and nonverbal communication was necessary to overcome language and cultural barriers. And finally: Do what you love!