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ROBIN MERTENS

PRODUCT MANAGER – EQUESTRIAN INDUSTRY
Saintes,Nouvelle Aquitaine

Summary

Experienced product and supply chain manager with over 20 years in the equestrian industry. Extensive expertise in leather sourcing, international production management, and product development. Fluent in Dutch, French, and English. Known for cross-functional leadership, supplier management, and delivering high-quality products for global equestrian markets.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

PRODUCT MANAGER

Antarès Sellier France
LES GONDS
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead development of new equestrian product lines
  • Define product specifications and ensure cross-functional alignment
  • Manage products from concept to launch
  • Ensure market and production consistency across regions
  • Liaise with sales and marketing for go-to-market strategies
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
  • Improved product functionality with innovative design solutions, resulting in increased sales conversions.

SUPPLY CHAIN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Antarès Sellier France
LES GONDS, Washington
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Sourced raw materials and finished products globally
  • Managed outsourced production and logistics (India, China, Tunisia, etc.)
  • Developed products from prototyping to workshop implementation
  • Coordinated quality control and production flow
  • Represented company at trade shows and equestrian competitions
  • Oversaw development of more than 200 new products each year.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to optimize production costs and timelines.

PRODUCTION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

DY’ON SPRL
NAMUR
01.2006 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw production in India and Belgium
  • Ensured in-line and final product quality
  • Purchased leather and coordinated international logistics
  • Designed products for luxury equestrian brands
  • Managed client and rider relations at international events
  • Oversaw development of more than 1000 new products each year.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective sourcing for materials and components.

FREELANCE RIDER & STABLE MANAGER

Self-employed
NAMUR
03.2002 - 01.2006
  • Managed competition stables and competed as a rider
  • Directed training of over 80 horses during 4-years

Education

Certificate in Farriery - Horseshoeing-farriery

L'École De Maréchalerie
Brussels
08.1999 - 08.2002

Horticulture - Horticulture

CERIA
BRUSSELS
01.1998 - 01.1999

Languages & Economics -

O.L.V. College
HALLE
01.1995 - 01.1998

Skills

  • Product Development & Lifecycle Management

  • Global Sourcing & Supplier Relations

  • Strategic Planning & Forecasting

  • Quality Assurance & Leather Selection

  • International Logistics & Production Oversight

  • Team Coordination & Communication

Product lifecycle management

Product development

Teamwork and collaboration

User feedback collection

Problem-solving

Timeline

PRODUCT MANAGER

Antarès Sellier France
09.2023 - Current

SUPPLY CHAIN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Antarès Sellier France
01.2019 - 08.2023

PRODUCTION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

DY’ON SPRL
01.2006 - 01.2019

FREELANCE RIDER & STABLE MANAGER

Self-employed
03.2002 - 01.2006

Certificate in Farriery - Horseshoeing-farriery

L'École De Maréchalerie
08.1999 - 08.2002

Horticulture - Horticulture

CERIA
01.1998 - 01.1999

Languages & Economics -

O.L.V. College
01.1995 - 01.1998

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