Head of Retail Sales

Bradford Jacobs; À distance; EUR 76 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international manufacturer is seeking a Sales Leader for the French and Benelux markets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior sales experience in consumer goods and demonstrate strong leadership and strategic sales capabilities. Responsibilities include executing the sales strategy, developing key accounts, and driving business growth. Fluency in French and English is required. This is a remote position but requires residency in France, offering a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ senior sales experience, ideally in consumer goods.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsabilités

• Lead, motivate and develop the key account team.
• Own and execute the sales strategy across assigned countries.
• Deliver sales, profit, and margin targets.
• Drive new business growth and customer development.
• Oversee pricing, budgets, forecasts and receivables.
• Analyze markets, competitors, and trends.
• Coordinate cross-border accounts.
• Lead major customer meetings and trade fair activity.

Connaissances

Sales strategy execution

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sales capability

Fluent French

Fluent English

Commercial acumen

Strong IT skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (business, sales or marketing preferred)

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Bradford Jacobs has partnered with a well-established international manufacturer of high-quality consumer and household products, known for combining practical design, durability and sustainability. Operating across multiple European locations and selling into global retail and wholesale channels, the business offers a broad portfolio of everyday solutions used in homes worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, responsible production and products made from recycled materials, the company has built a solid reputation for reliability, long-term thinking and continuous improvement, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to join a stable, forward-looking organisation.

They are now looking to add an energised sales leader for the French and Benelux markets. The individual needs to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the retail market landscape. Current market scale for the business across the region is €4million, whilst seeking to expand this by a minimum of 7%.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the key account team
• Own and execute the sales strategy across assigned countries and customers
• Deliver sales, profit and margin targets
• Drive new business growth and key customer development
• Oversee pricing, budgets, forecasts and receivables
• Analyse markets, competitors and trends to inform strategy
• Coordinate cross-border accounts and work closely with senior leadership
• Lead major customer meetings, reviews and trade fair activity

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (business, sales or marketing preferred)
• 10+ years’ senior sales experience, ideally in consumer goods
• Proven leadership, negotiation and strategic sales capability
• Fluent French and English (additional languages a plus)
• Strong commercial acumen with solid IT skills (SAP advantageous)
• Willingness to travel internationally

Salary up to €90,000 per annum plus 20% bonus

This is a remote role, but you must be living and have work authorisation in France.