France Sales Manager - Adhesives & Specialty Chemicals

Antal International; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International is recruiting for a confidential client to appoint a Sales Manager France – Adhesives and Specialty Chemicals. You will drive new business across France, manage key accounts, and launch high-value specialty products with a strong technical understanding.

The role requires 5–7 years of B2B experience in specialty chemicals, fluent French and professional English, and the ability to travel ~40% across France.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master’s in Chemistry, Materials Science or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of B2B commercial experience in specialty chemicals distribution.
• Strong knowledge of adhesives or related specialty chemical markets.
• Proven success in business development and new customer acquisition.
• Hunter mindset with strong customer orientation and commercial drive.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and acquire new customers across France.
• Expand and manage an existing portfolio of industrial customers.
• Introduce and launch new specialty chemical products to the market.
• Develop product positioning and commercial action plans.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to deliver customer solutions.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics teams for operations.
• Prepare sales forecasts, business reports and key account reviews.
• Identify market trends and growth opportunities within the adhesives sector.

Skills

Technical materials knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Languages: French/English

Travel willingness

Autonomous / proactive

Education

Engineering degree or Master's in Chemistry / Materials Science

Job description

Antal International is recruiting for a confidential client to appoint a Sales Manager France – Adhesives and Specialty Chemicals. You will drive new business across France, manage key accounts, and launch high-value specialty products with a strong technical understanding.

The role requires 5–7 years of B2B experience in specialty chemicals, fluent French and professional English, and the ability to travel ~40% across France.