Country Sales Manager

Green Folk: Specialist Search; Occitanie; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global aerospace distribution company in France seeks an experienced Sales Manager to drive new business development across the French market. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, particularly within the aerospace sector, and possess strong communication and relationship-building skills. This role requires fluency in French and involves a significant amount of travel. The position is structured to support ambitious sales professionals looking to progress in their careers.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Flexible location with travel opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Track record or strong motivation in new business sales.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or regulated engineered components preferred.
• Comfortable operating autonomously while contributing to a wider team.

Responsabilités

• New business development across the French aerospace market.
• Identify and convert new OEM, Tier 1, and MRO customers.
• Develop distributor relationships and channel opportunities in France.

Connaissances

New business sales

Communication skills

Relationship building

Fluent French

Understanding of distributor led sales models

Description du poste

Sales Manager

Aerospace Component Distribution

France

€80,000 to €100,000 + package

We are supporting a global aerospace component distribution business as it strengthens its French commercial presence through the appointment of a Sales Manager.

This is a front end hunter role focused on building and growing the French customer base, working alongside other European Sales Managers within a coordinated regional sales structure.

The role is France based with flexibility on location, provided there is easy access to major transport links due to regular domestic and European travel.

Key responsibilities

• New business development across the French aerospace market
• Proactive identification and conversion of new OEM, Tier 1, and MRO customers
• Ownership and growth of a defined French territory and target account list
• Execution of regional sales strategy in line with wider European roadmaps
• Development of distributor relationships and channel opportunities in France
• Commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract closure
• Market intelligence, competitor insight, and pipeline reporting
• Close collaboration with European peers and global distribution functions

Candidate profile

• Clear hunter mindset with a track record or strong motivation in new business sales
• Aerospace, aviation, or regulated engineered components experience preferred
• Understanding of distributor led sales models or technical B2B sales environments
• Comfortable operating autonomously while contributing to a wider team
• Commercially driven with strong communication and relationship building skills
• Fluent French essential, English required for internal and customer interaction
• Open to travel across France and Europe

This role is open to:

• Ambitious sales professionals ready to step up into a broader territorial role
• Established sales managers looking for a hands on growth focused position

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the EU is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.