Global Sales & Business Development Lead Technical Textiles

Senfa Cilander; France; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Senfa Cilander in France is seeking a Business Sales Manager to lead commercial expansion across sectors and borders. You will work at the intersection of sales strategy and market development, hunting new opportunities and turning them into lasting business relationships.

You’ll report to the Sales Director, collaborate with leadership, and guide clients from first contact to signed agreements. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in international B2B sales, strong negotiation skills,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of international experience in sales and/or business development in technical textiles, coated materials, or related industrial B2B.
• Proven ability to open new markets and manage complex sales cycles.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a structured approach to client development.
• Fluent in English and German (C level); Spanish and/or Italian would be a strong asset.
• Experience in the military or marine/naval sectors is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new business opportunities: new markets, growth areas, customer segments, products, services, partnerships, or innovative ways of reaching current markets.
• Generate leads and cold-call prospective clients, identifying and contacting decision-makers within organizations.
• Meet with clients, partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to present our value proposition.
• Foster and develop long-term relationships to ensure regular business and discover new commercial opportunities.
• Understand customer needs and respond with tailored proposals, solutions, and implementation plans.
• Think and act strategically: define business development goals and align commercial actions with growth objectives.
• Plan and execute operational changes to enter new markets or improve commercial performance.
• Negotiate and draw up commercial agreements and contracts, coordinating internally as needed.
• Lead or support bid-writing and tendering processes for grants or B2B contracts.
• Develop a strong technical understanding of our products, processes, and applications to advise clients and colleagues effectively.
• Collaborate with marketing to shape promotional strategies, campaigns, and events.
• Liaise with finance, production, warehousing, and logistics to ensure smooth operational execution.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Negotiation skills

Communication

Proactive

Technical curiosity

Cross-cultural

Job description

Senfa Cilander in France is seeking a Business Sales Manager to lead commercial expansion across sectors and borders. You will work at the intersection of sales strategy and market development, hunting new opportunities and turning them into lasting business relationships.

You’ll report to the Sales Director, collaborate with leadership, and guide clients from first contact to signed agreements. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in international B2B sales, strong negotiation skills,