Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) - France

Pollmeier Massivholz; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pollmeier Massivholz is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth in a defined French territory. You will build sustainable customer relationships, expand the existing client network, and travel regularly to meet clients and close deals.

Collaboration with internal sales and technical teams is key to meeting targets and effectively positioning Pollmeier products in the market. You should be permanently based in the territory, have sales or related experience, and hold a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Permanent residence within the sales territory.
• Sales, business administration, or skilled trade experience.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the region.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Native-level French with good English.

Responsabilités

• Be the face of Pollmeier in the defined territory; first contact for customers.
• Manage, expand and develop the existing sales territory.
• Secure meetings on-site with customers and maintain digital contact.
• Continuously grow the customer base by acquiring new clients.
• Identify customer needs and build long-term relationships with end users.
• Coordinate involvement of product specialists when needed.
• Collaborate with the internal sales team to meet targets and market products.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Customer relationship

Independent, proactive mindset

Willingness to travel within region

Driver's license

French (native)

English (good)

Formation

Sales/Business Administration/Trade experience

Description du poste

Drive sustainable growth in your sales region and create lasting impact with Pollmeier’s wood products.

You take responsibility for developing and strengthening your designated sales territory by building sustainable customer relationships and expanding the existing client network. Through a combination of personal customer visits and digital communication, you create close connections and identify new business opportunities. In collaboration with internal sales teams and technical specialists, you contribute to achieving sales objectives and successfully positioning Pollmeier products in the market.

Who We Are

Pollmeier is a global market leader for hardwood products and stands for innovation, sustainability, and long-term thinking. As a regionally rooted and internationally operating family business, we combine state-of-the-art technologies with a clear commitment to environmental responsibility and employee development. We offer a working environment where ideas are valued, collaboration is lived, and personal growth is encouraged.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• As Area Sales Manager, you are the face of the Pollmeier brand and the first point of contact for your customers in a defined sales territory
• You are a networker ready to manage, expand, and further develop our existing sales territory
• You win over your customers preferably in personal meetings on-site, while also maintaining contact using digital tools
• You continuously expand the customer base through the acquisition of new clients
• You identify and awaken customer needs and thereby create long-term relationships to the benefit of end users
• You coordinate the involvement of specialists who support you in sales situations as needed
• You work closely with the internal sales team and sales management to achieve agreed sales targets and successfully market our products

What We Are Looking For

• Permanent residence within the sales territory and experience in sales, business administration, or a skilled trade with motivation for further professional development
• Passion for sales and customer interaction combined with an independent, proactive, and goal-oriented mindset
• Strong affinity for wood as a material, willingness to travel regularly within the region, and a valid driver’s license
• Native-level French language skills and good English skills, any additional language is considered a plus

What We Offer You

• Responsibility for your own sales region in an innovative, growth- and future-oriented company
• Structured onboarding to ensure your success in selling our products
• A family-like, personal atmosphere with flat hierarchies and short communication paths
• Opportunities for promotion and professional development through our personnel development program
• An attractive performance-based salary that rewards your success

You want to take on responsibility and actively contribute to our success?

Any questions? We are happy to help!