French Market Account Manager — Auctions (Remote + Travel)

Surplex GmbH; Bordeaux; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Computer

Phone

Meal tickets

Job summary

Troostwijk is seeking an Account Manager to grow the French seller market. You will be the main contact for new and existing sellers, building relationships and guiding opportunities from first contact to active auction business.

The role combines remote work with regular travel and offers professional support, a clear pipeline, and the chance to influence market development in France.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development or new-business acquisition.
• Experience in a technical, industrial or B2B environment with measurable commercial results.
• Strong communication, negotiation, closing and relationship-building skills.
• Autonomy, commercial drive, persistence and a results-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel regularly and a valid Category B driving licence.
• French as a native language and the ability to work in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and acquire new sellers in the French market.
• Develop a profitable seller portfolio and build long-term relationships based on trust.
• Research companies and market opportunities and turn them into relevant conversations.
• Present our activities and value proposition clearly to business owners and potential sellers.
• Prepare meetings, understand seller needs and agree on clear next steps.
• Own negotiations and follow opportunities through to conversion.
• Keep pipeline, follow-ups and seller information structured with modern tools.
• Represent our company image and values in the market and coordinate closely with internal teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Closing

Autonomy

Travel willingness

French (native)

English proficiency

Job description

Troostwijk is seeking an Account Manager to grow the French seller market. You will be the main contact for new and existing sellers, building relationships and guiding opportunities from first contact to active auction business.

The role combines remote work with regular travel and offers professional support, a clear pipeline, and the chance to influence market development in France.