France Sales Manager - Flexible, Premium Auto Growth

Group Lotus; Paris; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Annual bonus - non contractual

Private Healthcare

Mobility allowance for a car

Group income protection

Family Friendly policies

Exclusive Employee discount and Well-Ê

Résumé du poste

Group Lotus seeks a Sales Manager France to lead sales initiatives across the French dealer network from our Paris office. You will set annual targets, monitor performance, and collaborate closely with internal teams to execute a cohesive sales strategy across marketing, aftersales and regional functions.

You will develop strong retail partnerships, coach partners on Lotus processes, and identify growth opportunities while maintaining brand standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience within automotive sales, dealer development or network management.
• Strong knowledge of the French automotive market.
• Experience developing dealer/ retailer networks.
• Strong commercial mindset to identify and develop sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and English.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently while collaborating across an international organisation.

Responsabilités

• Agree annual sales targets with our retail partner network and support the delivery of the overall sales plan.
• Monitor sales performance and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Identify sales opportunities within local dealer markets and collaborate with Marketing.
• Build strong relationships with retail partners to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
• Coach and support retail partners on Lotus sales processes and network professionalism.
• Support recruitment and development of new retail partners and authorised repairers.
• Drive achievement of defined sales KPIs across the French dealer network.
• Support rollout of new Lotus IT systems, tools and processes across the network.
• Ensure partners adopt new systems and processes effectively.
• Collaborate with internal Sales, Marketing, Aftersales and regional teams to meet commercial goals.
• Provide regular market and network insights for planning and decision-making.

Connaissances

Automotive sales experience

French market knowledge

Dealer network development

English proficiency

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Strategic sales planning

Communication and presentation

Independent yet collaborative

Formation

Bachelor's/Master's in Economics or Automotive/Business

Description du poste

Group Lotus seeks a Sales Manager France to lead sales initiatives across the French dealer network from our Paris office. You will set annual targets, monitor performance, and collaborate closely with internal teams to execute a cohesive sales strategy across marketing, aftersales and regional functions.

You will develop strong retail partnerships, coach partners on Lotus processes, and identify growth opportunities while maintaining brand standards and customer satisfaction.