Area Sales Manager

Elite Consultancy Network; Paris; On-site; EUR 75,600 - 92,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

Vehicle allowance

Full expense coverage for business travel

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for heavy plant equipment in Paris. This role involves driving sales across Northern France, managing customer relations, and identifying new opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong sales background in construction machinery and excellent organizational skills. Competitive package includes salary, performance bonuses, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably in heavy machinery.
• Experience developing and executing sales strategies.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and competitor activity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer accounts within the territory.
• Conduct regular customer visits to identify new sales opportunities.
• Support sales growth through strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience in construction equipment

Understanding of market trends

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

English communication

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Heavy Plant & Equipment Service & Technical Specialist

Area Sales Manager – France – Heavy Plant & Earthmoving Machinery

We are exclusively working with LiuGong Europe who are growing rapidly and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Sales Manager to promote the sales of LiuGong Earthmoving Machinery throughout France. This position plays a critical role in driving growth across their earthmoving portfolio across the Northern France Region.

Area: Paris, with travel throughout France

Salary: €84,000 per year + bonus + benefits

The requirements of the Sales Manager will be:

• Responsible for developing and maintaining prospective customer accounts within your territory
• Regularly visit customers in the designated region to identify new machine sales opportunities
• Support the Head of Sales in driving sales growth in the assigned area
• Build strong working relationships with customers to secure future business and ensure repeat sales
• Stay updated on local market trends, industry standards, and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge in the market

The ideal candidate for Sales Manager will have:

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the construction equipment or heavy machinery industry
• Experience developing and executing sales strategies to meet or exceed targets
• Strong understanding of the construction equipment market, including trends, customer needs and competitor activity
• Experience in identifying sales opportunities, managing customer accounts, and securing long-term business partnerships
• Excellent organisational skills to manage customer calls, sales pipeline, and follow up actions efficiently
• Ability to communicate in English at a business level

The package includes:

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Full expense coverage for business travel
• Laptop, phone, and tools provided
• Health insurance and pension support
• Training opportunities and growth in a global business

Apply online or call 0121 726 6590 for a confidential discussion / [e-mail]