Branch Manager

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Income protection

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) seeks an experienced commercial leader for France and Spain in a hybrid Lyon-based role. You will own P&L, guide a 5-person sales team, and actively engage with key customers and distributors across the region.

You will drive short- and long-term sales strategies in industrial fluid management for sectors including semiconductor, oil & gas, hydrogen, and water treatment, while collaborating with senior management and ensuring sustained revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management experience in sales.
• 5+ years selling high-purity fluid management products to process/industrial markets.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on leader with P&L responsibility.
• Fluent in French and English; willing to visit clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the France and Spain P&L and commercial performance.
• Lead and develop a 5-person sales team (2 outside, 3 inside).
• Develop and execute short- and long-term sales strategies.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability in the territory.
• Build relationships with strategic customers and major distributors.
• Expand and revitalise the distribution network.
• Join meetings with key customers and opportunities; handle escalations.
• Collaborate with international senior management on key decisions.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial development

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering

MBA (a plus)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced commercial leader from the industrial fluid management / flow control sector to take responsibility for the French and Spanish markets.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining P&L ownership, team management, strategic account development, and distributor network growth. You will lead a team of 5 sales professionals while remaining actively involved with key customers and distribution partners across the region.

The role offers significant commercial ownership within an established international industrial group serving demanding markets including semiconductor, oil & gas, hydrogen, water treatment, and other process industries.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance and P&L for France and Spain
• Lead, coach, and develop a 5-person sales team: 2 outside sales and 3 inside sales
• Develop and execute short- and long-term sales strategies
• Drive revenue growth and profitability across the territory
• Build and strengthen relationships with strategic customers and major distributors
• Expand and revitalize the distribution network
• Join the sales team in key customer meetings and major commercial opportunities
• Act as the senior point of contact for important customer escalations
• Collaborate closely with international senior management and contribute to key business decisions

Requirements

• BSc/MSc degree (ideally in Engineering); MBA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in people management
• 5+ years selling high-purity fluid management products (valves, fittings, hoses, etc.) to process/industrial markets (semiconductor, oil & gas, water treatment, hydrogen, etc.)
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on leader comfortable with P&L responsibilities (including HR and finance awareness)
• Comfortable with hybrid work mode – office is in Lyon. In the beginning, frequent office visits are necessary; later, once a week is sufficient
• Willingness to visit clients (appx. 2 days/week)
• Native French and fluent English

What They Offer

• Company car, laptop, mobile phone
• 20% bonus
• Meal vouchers, income protection (100% employer-paid), health insurance (70% employer contribution)
• Leadership role with real ownership, visibility, and P&L responsibility
• International and stable company in a booming industry
• Industry leader – a key player in the semiconductor and fluid management niche
• Global impact across multiple industries worldwide
• Innovative and premium solutions – high-quality, high-value products
• Sustainability and diversity are core company values
• Opportunity for professional growth and international mobility within a global company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fluid management / flow control sales leader who enjoys combining people leadership with hands‑on commercial development and wants genuine ownership of a regional business.

Permanent, full-time position.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not currently available.