Profil professionnel
Vue d'ensemble
Expérience
Formation
Compétences
Languages
Informations complémentaires
Chronologie
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Arthur  Despres

Arthur Despres

3RD YEAR STUDENT AT ESSCA BUSINESS SCHOOL - PARIS
Boulogne

Profil professionnel

Passionate about business, I aim to develop my commercial, financial, and managerial skills through my studies and professional experiences to achieve my entrepreneurial ambitions.

Vue d'ensemble

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Expérience

Co-Founder

On The Way
Paris
2025.07 - Actuel

On-demand delivery platform connecting local retailers with urban customers

  • Founded and structured a startup offering rapid delivery of non-food products from local stores
  • Designed business model (commission-based, delivery & service fees) and go-to-market strategy
  • Conducted market research and validated demand through user surveys and merchant interviews
  • Built early traction with 40+ local retailers and initial user testing
  • Contributed to MVP development and product strategy (customer interface already developed)
  • Defined operational model (merchant integration, logistics coordination, delivery flow)
  • Developed financial projections and secured €60k initial funding plan

Internship

Hedgren
Mont Rouge
2025.05 - 2025.07
  • Led seasonal commercial operations driving revenue growth (Summer Sales, French Days, Black Friday)
  • Identified and leveraged growth opportunities through market analysis and customer segmentation
  • Contributed to revenue development across e-commerce and retail channels
  • Designed and executed B2B marketing campaigns (emailing, sales materials)
  • Managed and developed a portfolio of key strategic clients
  • Acquired high-potential new clients and reactivated dormant accounts
  • Supported major commercial events (trade shows, roadshows)

Internship

Carrefour's global headquarters
Massy
2024.04 - 2024.07
  • Participation in strategic projects under the supervision of Caroline Dassie (Global Marketing Executive Director, Member of the Group Executive Committee).
  • Analysis of product performance and management of marketing projects.
  • Presentation of marketing strategies and coordination between departments for decision-making.
  • Skills developed: team management, project management (sporting and private events), strategic analysis.

Assistant Head Bartender and Versatile Waiter

The Red Monkey
Brussels
2023.01 - 2023.07

• Bar management, cocktail preparation, and tray service in the dining area.

Catering Assistant in a Food Stall

The Wolf Sharing food market
Brussels
2022.09 - 2023.01

• Customer service, order preparation, cash register management, and closing duties.

Formation

Bachelor then Master - Degree then Masters in Economics and Business Management

Essca Business School | Paris
Boulogne-Billancourt
2023.09 -

Baccalauréat 2023 - General Bac - Specialities: Economic and social science / Political Science

Lycée Français
Brussels
2022.09 - 2023.06

Compétences

    Curious
    Dynamic
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent communicator
    Office package
    Canva

Languages

Français
Langue maternelle
Anglais
Avancé (C1)
Espagnol
Intermédiaire supérieur (B2)

Informations complémentaires

High-level sports, particularly hockey in the Belgium team during 4 years, have taught me how to manage stress, teamwork, pressure, and adrenaline since the age of 5.

Additionally, I am the president of the ESSCA Basketball Student Association, where I have organized and supervised forums, events (bars, sports tournaments, collaborations with other associations), as well as partnerships and sponsorships (Paris Basket, Espit Chupitos).

Chronologie

Co-Founder

On The Way
2025.07 - Actuel

Internship

Hedgren
2025.05 - 2025.07

Internship

Carrefour's global headquarters
2024.04 - 2024.07

Bachelor then Master - Degree then Masters in Economics and Business Management

Essca Business School | Paris
2023.09 -

Assistant Head Bartender and Versatile Waiter

The Red Monkey
2023.01 - 2023.07

Catering Assistant in a Food Stall

The Wolf Sharing food market
2022.09 - 2023.01

Baccalauréat 2023 - General Bac - Specialities: Economic and social science / Political Science

Lycée Français
2022.09 - 2023.06
Arthur Despres 3RD YEAR STUDENT AT ESSCA BUSINESS SCHOOL - PARIS