Corentin Balmet

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DISC Type : dsi

President at Wanderers Singapore RFC

Singapore, Singapore

Overview

Corentin Balmet is the APAC Sales Director for Brandwatch, specializing in growing B2B SaaS and consulting companies across Asia. An alumnus of ESSEC Business School and INSA Lyon, he is a recognized GTM leader. Colleagues describe him as a goal-oriented, supportive, and motivational leader with exceptional business acumen.

Based in Singapore for over a decade, Corentin is deeply passionate about rugby, serving as the President of Wanderers RFC. He connects the sports values to his professional life and was previously a university rugby champion in France. He believes in embracing new technologies and generations to drive performance.

Unique fact: Corentin is also an External Lecturer at his alma mater, ESSEC Business School, teaching courses on leadership, public speaking, and negotiation.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

B2B SaaS Growth
He has a proven track record of growing B2B SaaS companies in the APAC region, holding senior leadership roles at Brandwatch, LittleBIG Connection, and Amaris.
Rugby & Leadership
He is the President of Wanderers RFC in Singapore and explicitly states that he holds and spreads the values of rugby every day in his professional life.
Consumer Intelligence
His current role at Brandwatch focuses on helping clients understand and engage with customers using consumer intelligence and social media management tools.

Media Appearances

Corentin Balmet - MARKETECH APAC. Featured in MARKETECH APAC

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Work History

2025
President at Wanderers Singapore RFC
8-2023
APAC Sales Director at Brandwatch
11-2020 - 5-2023
Regional Managing Director APAC at LittleBIG Connection
10-2019 - 6-2021
Regional Managing Director at Amaris
9-2019
External Lecturer at ESSEC Business School

Education

2015 - 2016
Master of Science - MS from ESSEC Business School
2010 - 2015
Master of Science - MS from INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

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Exp : 12 Location : Singapore, Singapore Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : President at Wanderers Singapore RFC
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Insights For Selling To Corentin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Corentin is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Corentin

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Corentin move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Corentin take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Corentin

Personality Compatibility


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