International Sales Director

SAE IT-systems GmbH; Vern-sur-Seiche; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of International Sales to lead their global sales team. This strategic role involves expanding markets across various regions, including Latin America and the Middle East, while collaborating closely with marketing and product teams to align offers with client expectations. You will have the autonomy to shape the commercial expansion of innovative solutions in a fast-growing business focused on IoT and environmental challenges. Join a company with ambitious growth plans and a strong innovation culture, where your leadership will directly impact the future of the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and presence to represent the company with C-level clients.
• Proven track record in managing international sales teams and delivering results.

Responsabilités

• Lead and energize the international sales team to support market development.
• Drive growth and build long-term strategies for international sales.

Connaissances

Leadership

Sales Management

Business Acumen

Coaching

Fluency in English

Understanding of Industrial Solutions

Description du poste

We are looking for a strong sales management profile with extensive experience around at least one of our key markets : water infrastructure, smart grids, HVAC or street lighting.

What you will do with us :

As Director of International Sales, your mission is to lead and energize our international sales team, support market development, and act as the voice of our global customers.

Your scope will span across :

• Developing international markets in Latin America, the Middle East (including Saudi Arabia), West Africa, Benelux, Nordics, Southeast Asia, and Oceania,
• Structuring and coordinating a multi-country sales team, including local hires and external contractors,
• Driving growth in line with our international sales budget, and building long-term strategies to expand our footprint,
• Representing LACROIX at the highest levels with key clients, public utilities and infrastructure stakeholders,
• Collaborating closely with Marketing to influence our product strategy and ensure customer needs shape future innovations,
• Leading sales operations with rigor, aligning with our Business Units’ objectives and developing local business initiatives.

What makes this position unique :

This is not just a sales management role — it’s a strategic leadership position in a fast-growing, impact-driven business . You will :

• Shape the commercial expansion of LACROIX Environment solutions in new and promising territories,
• Represent the voice of the customer in internal product development processes,
• Operate with high visibility and autonomy in a group that combines industrial solidity and entrepreneurial ambition,
• Join a company deeply engaged in IoT, smart infrastructure and environmental challenges , with ambitious growth plans and a strong innovation culture.

You will report directly to the Executive Managing Director of LACROIX Environment.

You will also work in close collaboration with :

• International sales representatives based in France, Germany and abroad,
• Local business development contractors in key markets (, Mexico, KSA),
• Marketing and Product teams to align offers with client expectations,
• International customer success teams and dedicated BU interfaces.

You will play a central role in unifying and energizing a distributed team of around 9 people today — a team that is expected to grow alongside your impact.

Qualifications

The person we are looking for has :

• Strong leadership and presence to represent LACROIX with C-level clients,
• Proven track record in managing international sales teams and delivering results,
• Ability to coach and develop salespeople, and lead through clear objectives,
• Business acumen and understanding of industrial or infrastructure solutions,
• Capacity to represent the customer’s voice internally and influence product strategy,
• Experience in industrial automation or similar fields,
• Background in one or more of our key markets : water, energy, public infrastructure,
• Fluencyin English (mandatory), with German or French as a strong asset.