Area Sales Manager France

Mur Partners; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mur Partners seeks an experienced sales professional to manage and strengthen relationships with its existing customer portfolio in France, while driving international business development in the French market.

You will identify new opportunities, plan customer visits, and collaborate with the Technical Sales team to prepare quotations. Strong French (C1) and English are essential; Spanish is valued. Travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Sales Management and/or International Trade is preferred.
• At least 5 years in a similar B2B industrial role.
• French at C1 level and fluent in English; Spanish valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and strengthen relationships with the existing customer portfolio.
• Drive international business development in the French market.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Plan visits to customers and prepare quotations with Technical Sales.
• Record all activities in the CRM and support sample management.
• Attend trade fairs to develop commercial opportunities.

Skills

French (C1)

English

Spanish (Desirable)

Education

University degree in Sales Management or International Trade

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Mission

Reporting to the Sales Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and strengthening relationships with the existing customer portfolio, driving international business development in the French market, and identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct visits to existing and prospective customers, ensuring that all commercial activities are aligned with the objectives set by the Sales Director.
• Analyze the market and gather intelligence on potential customers and competitors, including information on products, pricing, and margins.
• Collect information on customers' needs, expansion or investment plans, new product launches, and key contacts within senior management.
• Ensure that all relevant information, activities, customer intentions, visits, and calls are accurately recorded and regularly updated in the company's CRM system.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Sales Department to prepare and manage customer quotations and proposals.
• Support sample management activities, monitoring results to secure orders, including the introduction of new systems and the acquisition of new customers.
• Guide customers through the implementation of projects involving changes to their production lines, such as the introduction of new moulds or modifications to existing moulds to accommodate new machinery.
• Deliver excellent customer service by effectively managing and resolving customer issues and complaints.
• Attend trade fairs and other relevant industry events to develop commercial opportunities.

Requirements

• A university degree in Sales Management and/or International Trade would be an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role. B2B experience in the industrial sector would be highly valued.
• C1 level of French and proficiency in English are essential. Proficiency in Spanish would be highly valued.
• Willingness to travel internationally is required.