Area Manager France / Afrique Centrale - Technico commercial traitement de l´eau

TN France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Technical Sales Engineer Area Manager to join their dynamic team in mainland France and Central Africa. This exciting role involves leveraging technical expertise to provide valuable services to a diverse portfolio of industrial clients, particularly in the agri-food sector. With a focus on achieving sales targets and developing client relationships, you'll lead a team of Application Engineers while enjoying the opportunity to travel frequently. If you're proactive, organized, and passionate about making an impact in a thriving industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical sales and team management.
• Fluent in French; good command of English.

Responsabilités

• Provide customers with technical expertise and economic assessments.
• Achieve sales objectives and develop turnover among clients.
• Lead and train a team of Application Engineers.

Connaissances

Technical Sales

Team Management

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Proficiency in Office Tools

Formation

Chemical Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

Job Description:

Nalco Water, a world leader in industrial and process water treatment, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Area Manager to join our Emerging Markets group in mainland France and Central Africa. The role involves prospecting and providing technical assistance to a portfolio of industrial clients, mainly in the agri-food sector, including breweries, cane sugar mills, and palm oil mills.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provide customers and prospects with value-added service through technical expertise and economic assessments.
2. Achieve set objectives and turnover targets.
3. Develop turnover among existing customers and prospects.
4. Lead and train a local team of Application Engineers.

The position is based in France, with frequent travel to Central African countries (approximately 50% of the time).

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Chemical engineer or related field with 3-5 years of experience in technical sales and team management preferred.
2. Knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
3. Sensitivity and cultural knowledge of Africa are highly valued.
4. Fluent in French; good command of English.
5. Proactive, dynamic, motivated, organized, autonomous, and practical.
6. Excellent communication skills with technical and operational stakeholders.
7. Availability, rigor, open-mindedness, team spirit, and initiative.
8. Proficiency in Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

About Us:

Nalco Water is the leading provider of integrated water treatment services, enhancing efficiency and asset longevity while promoting environmental, social, and economic benefits. We serve over 70,000 customers across various industries including food and beverage, energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are dedicated to fair and equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity across all levels of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Notes:

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