France Sales Director: Networking, SD-WAN & Cybersecurity

Searches @ Wenham Carter; Paris; Sur place; EUR 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The client, a leading European network technology vendor, is expanding its France presence and seeks a high‑profile head of France sales and presales to define the national strategy and build the team in Paris.

You will lead the sales force across Networking, SASE, ZTA, and cybersecurity, drive revenue growth, manage complex negotiations, and establish senior relationships with telcos, MSPs, enterprises and public sector clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of B2B sales experience in telecoms, networking, cloud, software or cybersecurity
• 5+ years leading sales teams, ideally within a national or regional structure
• Strong relationships across French telcos, MSPs, enterprises or public-sector organisations

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach and develop the French sales and presales team
• Define and execute the national sales strategy across Networking, SASE, ZTA, SD-WAN and cybersecurity solutions
• Drive revenue growth, new-logo acquisition and market expansion
• Build a strong pipeline and deliver reliable quarterly forecasts
• Develop strategic account plans and support complex, large-scale opportunities
• Build senior relationships with customers, partners and key decision-makers
• Expand indirect routes to market through channels, alliances and strategic partnerships
• Establish clear objectives and KPIs, driving accountability and sales performance
• Collaborate with marketing, product, legal, finance and customer support
• Act as a senior spokesperson for the business in France

Connaissances

Leadership

Telecoms & cybersecurity domain

Team leadership

Description du poste

The client, a leading European network technology vendor, is expanding its France presence and seeks a high‑profile head of France sales and presales to define the national strategy and build the team in Paris.

You will lead the sales force across Networking, SASE, ZTA, and cybersecurity, drive revenue growth, manage complex negotiations, and establish senior relationships with telcos, MSPs, enterprises and public sector clients.