Area Sales Manager

EAGLE LASERS; France; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Long-term career development

Support from technical and sales teams

Job summary

EAGLE LASERS is expanding its sales team in France and seeks a motivated Area Sales Manager. The successful candidate will develop the French market by acquiring new customers and strengthening existing relationships.

Key responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle, delivering tailored product presentations, and monitoring market trends. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in selling technical products and fluency in French and English.

We offer a competitive package and long-term career development within an international company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in selling machinery or similar products.
• Good understanding of the industrial machinery market.
• Valid category B driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop the French market and manage the full sales cycle.
• Deliver product presentations and technical consultations tailored to clients.
• Report on sales activity and market insights to management.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with CRM systems

Education

Technical educational background

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We are a European manufacturer of advanced laser cutting and automation solutions for the metalworking industry. Thanks to our strong position in the global market and a clear focus on innovation, we deliver high-quality machines tailored to the specific needs of our customers.

As part of our continued growth in France, we are expanding our sales team and looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager who will take ownership of a defined region and contribute to further market development.

What you will do

• Develop the French market – both by acquiring new customers and strengthening existing relationships
• Manage the full sales cycle: from first contact and needs assessment through to negotiation and closing
• Deliver product presentations and technical consultations tailored to each client
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
• Represent the company at trade fairs, industry events, and customer meetings
• Report regularly on sales activity, pipeline, and market insights to management
• Use the CRM system (Salesforce) on a daily basis to manage leads, opportunities, and sales activitis

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years of experience in selling machinery, technical equipment, or similar industrial products
• Technical educational background (desirable)
• Good understanding of the industrial machinery market
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a results-driven mindset
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or similar)
• Fluency in French and English
• Valid category B driving licence and willingness to travel within France and occasionally to Poland
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What we offer

• Competitive package: base salary + performance bonus
• A strategic role with direct impact on international growth
• Work with advanced, high-quality industrial technology
• Long-term career development within an international company
• Support from experienced technical and sales teams