Cécile Fanthou

Cécile Fanthou

Junior Product Marketing Manager

Luxembourg
pro.fanthouc@gmail.comLinkedIn
Driving License (Category B)

About

Junior Product Marketing Manager with 2 years of experience supporting and leading the launch of technical products within an international group (EssilorLuxottica). Strong product marketing profile with experience in cross-functional project management and commercial team support, a strong interest in innovation, and the ability to work in regulated environments.

Professional Experience

Apprenticeship – Assistant Product Manager (Nikon)

BBGR – EssilorLuxottica Group
September 2023 – September 2025
Paris
  • Contributed to the launch and deployment of 2 new technical products and 5 upgraded Nikon products on the French market
  • Created B2B sales materials used by over 1,000 opticians (product demonstrators, brochures, product communications)
  • Participated in cross-functional marketing projects (R&D, communication, sales teams)
  • Updated and managed 5 digital product catalogs
  • Acted as project lead with the communication agency
  • Managed logistics for marketing materials for professional events

Apprenticeship – Instrumental Evaluation Technician

L’Oréal Research & Innovation
September 2022 – September 2023
Paris
  • Conducted instrumental and consumer tests to evaluate the performance of cosmetic products in a regulated environment
  • Organized and monitored volunteer testing sessions (average of 14 participants), in compliance with evaluation procedures
  • Managed data collection, image quantification, and statistical analysis according to defined protocols
  • Contributed to internal innovation projects, including the development of alternative testing methods

Internship – Optician

HB Optic
May 2021 – June 2021
Paris
  • Welcomed and advised customers on optical products (glasses, contact lenses, accessories)
  • Supported sales activities and customer file management
  • Managed supplier relationships
  • Assembled and adjusted optical equipment

Skills

Technical Skills

Product Marketing
Product Launch Management
Cross-functional Project Management
Use of Generative AI Tools
MS Office, Canva

Human Skills

Work organization and structuring
Reliability and professional rigor
Strong listening skills and cross-team collaboration
Adaptability in demanding environments

Education

Master’s Degree in Commercial & Marketing Management

ISO – Paris

2023 – 2025

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Optics & Visualization

Sorbonne University – Paris

2022 – 2023

BTS Optician Diploma

ORT Montreuil – Paris

2020 – 2022

Scientific Baccalaureate

Lycée Pierre Caraminot – Egletons

2018

Languages

🇫🇷

French

Native language

🇬🇧

English

B2 - currently improving

🇪🇸

Spanish

Basic knowledge

Interests

Ornamental fish-keeping
Photography (wildlife, landscapes)
International travel (32 countries)

Contact

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