Margot Gérault
International strategy & business development

ESSEC Business School - Master in Strategy & Management of International Business

Context & application objective

Available starting May/June 2027

Currently pursuing my Master's degree at ESSEC Business School, I am primarily looking for a permanent (CDI) or fixed-term (CDD) contract starting in May/June 2027. Additionally, I am fully open to high-impact international opportunities starting at the same date via V.I.E (international volunteer scheme), graduate programs, or final-year internships.

Targeted roles:
Strategic Partner Manager Business Development Lead Strategy & AI Operations Global Alliances Manager
Singapore, Marina Bay
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Profile & core competencies

AI & technology projects

Prototype Gerault Menuiserie · 2026

AI operations dashboard

One platform to run the family business: the AI sorts incoming emails by urgency, extracts the key information (deadlines, order lines, delivery dates), links it to the right client or job site and drafts the replies. A person always checks before anything is sent.

Generative AIConnected to a real mailboxHuman validation
Used daily ESSEC · 2026

AI learning platforms

I built my own interactive course and learning platforms with AI, which help me every day: finance, corporate finance, economics, business law and English.

Built with AI5 subjectsDaily use
Custom-trained AI Master 1 · 2025 – 2026

Construction-site safety AI

I created my own AI and trained it on a very large image database to recognise helmets, high-visibility vests, gloves and other safety equipment. Added to site surveillance cameras, it flags missing safety gear to help reduce accidents on construction sites.

Computer visionLarge datasetAccident prevention

Career path

Education Experience Associative

Education

Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB)

ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL SINGAPORE RANKED #3 WORLDWIDE BY QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2025-2027

Core competencies & expertise acquired:
  • Global market entry & expansion
  • Strategic problem solving & frameworks
  • Financial valuation & corporate finance
  • Digital transformation & business innovation
  • Cross-cultural leadership & stakeholder management

Bachelor in International Strategy & Management

IAE Lille - University School of Management 2023-2025 Graduated with high-honors

Core competencies & expertise acquired:
  • Market analysis & intelligence
  • Financial accounting & controlling
  • Global supply chain & logistics
  • B2B international business development

Bachelor 1 Luxury & Events

International School of Tunon 2022-2023 Graduated with high-honors

Core competencies & expertise acquired:
  • Luxury brand strategy & heritage
  • High-end event operations & logistics
  • VIP experience design & protocol
  • Public relations & media management

Professional experiences

Student Consultant

CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE & LOGISTICS | SINGAPORE | SEPT 2026 – APR 2027 (7 MONTHS)

Skills acquired:
Market & competitive analysis Partnership strategy Digital ecosystem mapping Compliance KPIs Executive presentations

Program Sales Manager - Worldwide

3DEXPERIENCE COMPANY WORLD LEADER IN VIRTUAL TWIN & PLM SOFTWARE | PARIS, FRANCE | 2026 (6 MONTHS)

Skills acquired:
AI pricing strategy Licensing models Process digitization International program management Executive communication
Company overview:

Dassault Systèmes is a multinational software leader providing 3D design, Virtual Twin, and product lifecycle management (PLM) software to over 300,000 customers across industries worldwide.

Role overview:

As Program Sales Manager, responsible for defining AI solution pricing strategy, digitizing internal sales workflows, and coordinating international pricing programs across Dassault's global sales organization.

Projects & accomplishments:
  • AI pricing strategy & licensing: Defined AI solution pricing strategies and pitched new licensing models directly to vice-presidents.
  • End-to-end digitization: Digitized internal sales and pricing workflows to boost operational speed and transparency.
  • International program management: Coordinated international pricing teams, corporate partners, and global sales geographies.
  • Executive communication: Created C-level presentation decks and commercial roadmaps.

Import Agent

TOP #3 GLOBAL CONTAINER SHIPPING & LOGISTICS GROUP | LE HAVRE, FRANCE | 2025 (4 MONTHS)

Skills acquired:
VBA automation Import operations Customs compliance Team training Key account relations
Company overview:

CMA CGM is a world leader in shipping and logistics, managing global sea, land, air, and logistics operations with a fleet of over 600 vessels connecting 160+ countries.

Role overview:

As Import Agent, managed customs compliance and freight coordination while developing custom automation tools to streamline the agency's import data processing.

Projects & accomplishments:
  • VBA process automation: Developed custom VBA macros and automated templates to streamline daily import data processing.
  • Team enablement & training: Trained agency staff to adopt automated tools, reducing execution time and error rate.
  • Import operations: Managed customs compliance, freight clearances, and port authority coordination.
  • Key client relations: Handled complex logistics escalations for major European import accounts.

Executive Assistant - Governance & Strategy

FAMILY-OWNED ENTERPRISE CARPENTRY & INTERIOR SOLUTIONS | NORMANDY, FRANCE | 2023-PRESENT (3 YRS)

Skills acquired:
Executive representation Client strategy Field operations Family business governance
Company overview:

Multi-generational family business in Normandy specialized in high-quality joinery, doors, gates, partitions, insulation, and interior design solutions for residential and commercial projects.

Role overview:

Supporting the managing director on governance and client strategy, while maintaining hands-on field experience across the company's core trades.

Projects & accomplishments:
  • Executive representation & governance: Accompanied the managing director at executive seminars in Belgium, Chamber of Commerce (CCI) meetings, and C-level negotiations with key suppliers and partners.
  • Client strategy & consultation: Participated in customer appointments to diagnose complex technical needs and present adaptable, high-value custom solutions.
  • 360° operational groundwork: Active summer site-worker experience building strong practical insight from field execution to executive level.
  • Strategic immersion: Lifelong immersion in family business decision-making, executive operations, and cross-functional enterprise management.

Executive Assistant

TOP #1 FRENCH HOLIDAY PARKS OPERATOR | DOUARNENEZ, BRITTANY, FRANCE | 2024 (4 MONTHS)

Skills acquired:
Operations management Recruitment & HR Public speaking Crisis management
Company overview:

Capfun operates over 170 four-star and five-star holiday resorts across Western Europe, renowned for high operational standards and customer-centric hospitality management.

Role overview:

Supported resort operations across reception, maintenance, and entertainment teams while leading seasonal recruitment and guest relations.

Projects & accomplishments:
  • Operational management: Supervised 20 staff members across reception, maintenance, and entertainment departments.
  • Recruitment & HR: Recruited and onboarded 13 seasonal employees during peak operational season.
  • Public speaking & PR: Delivered weekly introductory welcome speeches to 800+ international guests.
  • Crisis & logistics handling: Resolved daily operational bottlenecks and managed high-end customer satisfaction metrics.

Coordinator of Participants & Business Developer

JUNIOR ENTERPRISE - IAE LILLE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | LILLE, FRANCE | 2023-2024 (10 MONTHS)

Skills acquired:
B2B prospecting Talent acquisition Client relationship management Team training
Company overview:

IAE Lille Consulting is a student-run strategy and business consulting firm that delivers high-value market studies, business plans, and digital consulting to SMEs and corporations.

Role overview:

Drove the firm's commercial development and led recruitment and training of the student consultant team while managing client relationships end-to-end.

Projects & accomplishments:
  • Commercial impact (60% revenue): Generated 60% of total company turnover in 2024 through aggressive outbound prospecting (cold calling, targeted emailing, C-level pitches).
  • Talent acquisition & scaling: Recruited, onboarded, and managed 35 student consultants to execute client missions.
  • Client relationship management: Formulated commercial proposals, conducted needs analysis, and supervised project deliverables.
  • Organizational governance: Structured internal training programs to upskill incoming Junior Enterprise members.

Skills & certifications

AI & technology projects

Prototype Gerault Menuiserie · 2026

AI operations dashboard

One platform to run the family business: the AI sorts incoming emails by urgency, extracts the key information (deadlines, order lines, delivery dates), links it to the right client or job site and drafts the replies. A person always checks before anything is sent.

Generative AIConnected to a real mailboxHuman validation
Used daily ESSEC · 2026

AI learning platforms

I built my own interactive course and learning platforms with AI, which help me every day: finance, corporate finance, economics, business law and English.

Built with AI5 subjectsDaily use
Custom-trained AI Master 1 · 2025 – 2026

Construction-site safety AI

I created my own AI and trained it on a very large image database to recognise helmets, high-visibility vests, gloves and other safety equipment. Added to site surveillance cameras, it flags missing safety gear to help reduce accidents on construction sites.

Computer visionLarge datasetAccident prevention

Skills & certifications

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Software & digital platforms

  • 3DEXPERIENCE
  • MS OFFICE (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Mac OS Big Sur
  • Medialog
  • Eseason
  • Nova
  • Lara
  • Canva
  • Zoom / Teams
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Capabilities & core expertise

AI pricing & licensing models

Strategy definition, licensing structures, and VP-level executive presentations.

Workflow automation

Internal process optimization via custom VBA macros, scripts, and automated templates.

Strategic B2B prospecting

Outbound cold calling, targeted B2B emailing, C-level pitches, and partnership structuring.

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Certifications

Columbia University

Learning AI through Visualization

In progress
PICS certification

Professional skills certification for international management.

Languages

FR
French Native speaker
EN
English Advanced (B2)
IT
Italian Intermediate (B1)
ES
Spanish Beginner (A1)

Associative commitments

Solidarity & social impact

D2R - Partner Developer & Youth Mentor

2025 · 4 months Lille, France

Social & solidarity economy: a solidarity store and youth reintegration.

20
prospective corporate partners identified

Strategic prospecting plan to secure donations for the store.

Mentoring
youth facing school dropout

Sales & retail management, taught on the shop floor.

Sports board & management

BDS IAE Lille - Project Manager

2025 · 8 months Lille, France

IAE Lille's sports board: student sports life & community events.

10
sports events in one academic year

Full value chain, from launch comms to on-site coordination.

30+
participants per event

Direct oversight of all logistics.

Personal activities & extracurriculars

Margot Gérault at the adidas 10K Paris, Trocadéro
On the start lineadidas 10K Paris
2009 – 2018

Music conservatory

Pianist (music theory training, instrumental practice classes, and ensemble music performances).

2009 – 2016

Artistic gymnastics

Former competitive gymnast at national level (2009-2016).

2017 – 2022

Climbing & volunteering

Active climber and volunteer club member: participating in the general organization of major events (competitions, open days, community events).

2022 – 2026

Running

Committed runner participating in official races (half-marathon, 10km, 5km) and regular group training sessions.

Music conservatory2009 – 2018
Artistic gymnastics2009 – 2016
Climbing & volunteering2017 – 2022
Running2022 – 2026
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Let's talk.

Available starting May/June 2027.
CDI, CDD, V.I.E, graduate programs or final-year internships.

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