France Sales Director: Build & Scale New Market

CarOnSale; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Thorough onboarding in Berlin

International, diverse team

Job summary

CarOnSale is seeking a senior sales leader to own the France market from the Paris–Strasbourg corridor and scale nationwide. You start by selling in the field, meeting dealers, and guiding first customers through the platform.

You will hire and lead up to six sales reps, coordinating with our Berlin teams to tailor offerings and onboarding processes. A driving license and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of disciplinary leadership of a sales team.
• Strong network among French dealers and used-car professionals.
• Working knowledge of the French used-car market: registration, taxation, and regulation.
• Willingness to travel regularly; driving license (Category B).
• French at C2 level, English at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales targets for France, starting in the Paris–Strasbourg region and expanding nationwide.
• Sell in the field in early months; meet dealers and onboard first customers.
• Hire and lead a team of up to six sales reps (field and inside sales).
• Coordinate with French partner teams to bring dealers into CarOnSale network.
• Collaborate with Berlin teams (Product, Operations, Marketing) to align on market needs.
• Establish clean processes: onboarding, KYC, and opportunity management in Salesforce.
• Represent CarOnSale at trade fairs, media, and industry events.

Skills

Sales leadership

Dealer network

French market knowledge

Language: French (C2)

English (B2+)

Travel willingness

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

CarOnSale is seeking a senior sales leader to own the France market from the Paris–Strasbourg corridor and scale nationwide. You start by selling in the field, meeting dealers, and guiding first customers through the platform.

You will hire and lead up to six sales reps, coordinating with our Berlin teams to tailor offerings and onboarding processes. A driving license and willingness to travel are essential.