JEAN-LOUIS BOURY
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847)-975-8168
jeanlouisboury@hotmail.com
I am a multi-lingual international sales and business development specialist, with a thorough and expansive
knowledge of global exporting and international/domestic finance, credit collection, manufacturing and
distribution. My experience has enabled me to lead sales and account teams and successfully manage, empower
and motivate individuals who reported directly to me. Equally important, I strive to provide clients and prospects
with clear communication, exceptional service and personal empathy to build lasting and profitable relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WW GRAINGER, Niles, IL
2007-Present
Global Export Account Manager
 Manage an International Territory for an Industrial Supplies Distributor
 Secure growth of key accounts by managing competitive quotations and reinforcing consolidation
programs.
 Aggressively prospect new sectors in key segments.
 Analyze sales and marketing information in order to organize and implement strategic business
plans.
ABL LIGHTS, Mosinee, WI
2005–2006
Account Manager
 Managed an international sales territory for the American light division of a French corporation
 Prospected new projects within existing and new OEM’s
 Organized and coordinated technical proposals through customer corporate channels
 Developed marketing programs to support distribution within appropriate networks
BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Sturtevant, WI
1998–2004
(Formerly Outboard Marine Corporation)
Canadian Credit Manager
 Successfully managed the Canadian credit and collection department for the Engine Division
 Effectively interacted with national and international key accounts
 Exceeded the corporate credit and collection requirements
 Supervised 2 direct reports
LOGO PARIS, Fort Lauderdale, FL
1998
Sales Consultant
 Managed the West Chicago sales territory consisting of 500 clients for a French company
 Implemented customer programs and interacted effectively with clients to ensure high customer
satisfaction
 Converted a high ratio of prospects into new accounts
 Reported accurate and useful competitive product information
WESLEY- JESSEN CORPORATION, Chicago, IL
1988–1997
Canadian Territory Manager 1992–1997
 Designed and implemented a marketing strategy for 6 provinces for Canadian sales
 Built an extensive Canadian clientele base of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians
 Overachieved Canadian sales forecasts winning multiple sales awards
 Technical knowledge of contact lens materials, manufacturing process, medical issues, and
chemistry
Credit and Collection Analyst 1990–1992
 Successfully rebuilt a complete collection process in Canada
 Resolved numerous credit and collections problems
 Provided commended support to the Canadian Sales force
International Customer Service Representative 1988–1990
 Successfully established and provided the highest quality customer service to the Canadian
accounts
MAIRIE de DIJON, Dijon, France
1982–1987
Civil Service Supervisor
 Managed a civil service department for the City of Dijon supervising 4 direct reports
 Trained and supervised the Dijon1982 National French Census agents
BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE 88-94
Instructor
 Instructed students in French
 Conducted group seminars
EDUCATION:
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BA, Civil Law, Universite de Dijon, Dijon France
AD, International Trade, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
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Dunn & Bradstreet seminars in finance and credit
Certifications from Learning International (Continuing Education)
Certification by AMA (American Management Association): Step-by-Step managing and
supervising
PSS certified (Professional Selling Skills)
Member of the International Trade Club of Chicago
Member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce