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Marion Sahuc

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Customer-focused professional with 6+ years of experience managing large B2B portfolios and acting as a strategic advisor to drive long-term client success.

Contributed to strong portfolio growth (+42%) while maintaining high customer satisfaction (93%+) by building strong relationships and guiding clients toward the right solutions.

Skilled in Salesforce and problem-solving, with a focus on using data-driven decision making to identify opportunities and risks, and providing clear, tailored recommendations.

Comfortable working with cross-functional teams to deliver smooth and effective customer experiences.

Recently certified in Generative AI for responsible content creation, with practical skills in prompt engineering and AI tools to support business efficiency and communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Key Account Manager

Smartbox Group
Toulouse, 31
2022.04 - 2025.06
  • Managed a portfolio of 572 key accounts (80% groups, 20% high-volume independents) worth nearly €10M, acting as a trusted advisor to drive retention, engagement, and long-term client success.
  • Supported portfolio growth from €6.18M (2022) to €9.9M (June 2025) (+42.6%) by identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and helping clients get the most value from our solutions.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction (93%+), reaching 94.24%, through proactive support, issue resolution, and strong relationship management supported by regular calls, strategic visits, and industry events.
  • Delivered regular business reviews using Power BI to analyze performance, identify challenges, and provide tailored recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Tech) on client-driven projects, including API integrations and internal process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
  • Proactively supported team development by onboarding new joiners, sharing knowledge, and being selected to mentor a newly created team.

Account Manager

Smartbox Group
Dublin, County Dublin
2019.01 - 2022.04

Started in Dublin, Ireland (January 2019 to October 2020) then relocated to France (October 2020 to April 2022)

  • Managed a portfolio of 1,500 SMB clients focusing on business growth (upsell, cross-sell, renewals), client retention, and offer digitalization.
  • Acted as the main point of contact, providing personalized support, ensuring service quality, and managing contract follow-up through Salesforce.
  • Collaborated closely with Sales, Finance, and Customer Service teams to deliver a strong client experience and support company objectives.
  • Maintained partner satisfaction above 90% through proactive support and high service standards.
  • Grew hotel availability from 5.2k to 100k rooms through increased adoption of the instant booking system.
  • Supported clients in adopting digital solutions, resulting in the launch of 174 new digital products, including 2 featured in “Weekly Deals”, a campaign showcasing the offers with the highest sales potential selected by management.
  • Supported onboarding of new partners, guiding them through tools and processes to ensure successful integration.

Manager

ODALYS GROUP
Résidence le Grand Bleu-Vendres, 34
2016.11 - 2018.06
  • Managed daily operations of a 56-unit residence, including front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance
  • Supervised, recruited, and trained seasonal staff and interns, contributing to a stable team
  • Improved processes and organized resources to increase efficiency and profitability
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure smooth and timely deliveries
  • Ensured compliance with company procedures and HSE standards

Front Desk Manager

ODALYS GROUP
Domaine de la Pinède-Agde, 34
2016.04 - 2016.09
  • Managed front desk operations and daily activities for a 200-unit campsite.
  • Served as primary liaison between management and teams including front desk, maintenance, and housekeeping.
  • Contributed to revenue growth by promoting additional services offered by the campsite.
  • Supervised the reception team and assisted management with operational support.

Front Desk Manager

ODALYS GROUP
Résidence Le Hameau & Les Chalets de la Vallée d'Or-Valloire, 73
2015.11 - 2016.04
  • Managed operations and customer relations for a 145-apartment residence.
  • Cooperated with management on implementing new policies aimed at enhancing service delivery.
  • Main contact between management, guests, and operational teams (reception, maintenance, housekeeping).
  • Coordinated these teams to maintain high service quality and follow internal processes.

Education

Master's degree - Tourism and Sustainable Development

Université Paul Valéry Béziers
34
2013.09 - 2015.06

Bachelor's degree - Communication and Customers Relationship Management

IUT Toulouse Capitole 1 Rodez
12
2011.09 - 2012.06

Higher diploma - Business Techniques

IUT Paul Sabatier Toulouse
31
2008.09 - 2010.06

Skills

  • Power BI
  • Account management
  • Problem-solving
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Client Relationship Management
  • KPI tracking and reporting
  • Salesforce
  • Performance analysis
  • Business Needs Analysis

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
French
Fluent

Certification

Generative AI for Responsible Content Creation, Académie Nationale du Digital (September 2025 to Present) - French certification: “Création de contenus rédactionnels et visuels par l’usage responsable de l’IA générative”

  • Completed 26 hours of e-learning and 13 hours of coaching with an AI professional.
  • Developed a strong understanding of generative AI fundamentals and how to apply them to business needs.
  • Skilled in prompt engineering and in creating optimized written and visual content using tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot.
  • Knowledge of data security best practices, regulatory compliance (GDPR, AI Act), and responsible AI use.
  • Applied accessibility and inclusion principles in content creation.

Certification ISE II, Speaking & Listening Module, Trinity College (March 2019 to Present)

  • Completed a Technology-Enhanced English Language evening programme (72 hours) focused on English for Professional Communication, B2 level, from February to March 2019.
  • Obtained the ISE II Certification Speaking & Listening Module, Trinity College London.

Awards

  • Top Performing Account Manager (Q2 2021), October 2021, Performance recognition: signed 174 new products, resolved 239 cases, supported the CPS team during a challenging period, and achieved two podium finishes for “Deal of the Week.”
  • Top Performing Account Manager (Q3 2020), January 2020, Performance recognition: Awarded Top Performing Account Manager (Q3 2020) with 720 cases resolved and 320 new products signed.

Volunteer experience

Proxité, Mentor, Toulouse, France, 2020-11, 2025-06 : 

  • Mentored two high school students over 1-3 years, providing academic support, career guidance, and exam/oral preparation.
  • Assisted with schoolwork, orientation choices, and internship reports, contributing to one student’s successful completion of the French Baccalauréat.
  • Served as a volunteer jury member in mock oral training sessions, delivering structured feedback to improve performance and confidence.
  • Participated in volunteer cafés to support association initiatives and programme improvements.

Solas Project (in partnership with Smartbox Group), Mentor, Dublin, Ireland, 2019-02, 2019-04 : 

  • Guided a group of middle school students in a business creation project, meeting weekly to introduce them to teamwork and entrepreneurship.
  • Helped students design a product/service, assign roles (sales, communication, marketing), and understand the diversity of functions within a company.
  • Supported the group in preparing and delivering their final oral presentation of the project at Smartbox’s auditorium.

Additional information

Side Activity: Online French Tutor (FLE), Preply :

  • October 2025 to Present
  • Provide online French lessons focused on conversational French and professional communication.
  • Delivered 230+ lessons to international students.
  • Adapt lessons to students’ professional needs and career goals.
  • Use an interactive approach with role plays, real-life situations, and varied learning materials, including tools such as Canva and Genially, to help students gain confidence in daily life and professional interactions.

Timeline

Key Account Manager

Smartbox Group
2022.04 - 2025.06

Account Manager

Smartbox Group
2019.01 - 2022.04

Manager

ODALYS GROUP
2016.11 - 2018.06

Front Desk Manager

ODALYS GROUP
2016.04 - 2016.09

Front Desk Manager

ODALYS GROUP
2015.11 - 2016.04

Master's degree - Tourism and Sustainable Development

Université Paul Valéry Béziers
2013.09 - 2015.06

Bachelor's degree - Communication and Customers Relationship Management

IUT Toulouse Capitole 1 Rodez
2011.09 - 2012.06

Higher diploma - Business Techniques

IUT Paul Sabatier Toulouse
2008.09 - 2010.06
Marion Sahuc