Sales Area Manager/Chef de Région (F/M)

MG MOTOR EUROPE; France; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MG MOTOR EUROPE is seeking a sales-oriented professional to develop market opportunities for MG in France. This role involves managing distributor relationships, achieving sales targets, and building marketing plans. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive products and a relevant network in France.

Fluency in English and native proficiency in French are required, with travel expected about 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• Has a relevant network in France to distributor networks and sales partners.
• Strong background in automotive products.
• Native French and fluent in English on a business professional level.

Responsibilities

• Develop awareness for the MG brand in the area.
• Negotiate agreements with candidates to develop a consistent network.
• Manage distributors to achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales orientation

Network in France

Fluent in English

Basic computer applications (MS Office)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Develop MG market opportunities into sales for MG in France

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES EXPECTED FROM THE ROLE

• Develop awareness for the MG brand in the area
• Focus on the market by following the phases as defined in the European launch strategy
• Search for best candidates and organize contacts with private investors
• Negotiate agreements with candidates to develop a consistent network in your area
• Negotiate annual/quarterly/monthly sales targets with distributors
• Build marketing and action plans with your dealers. Focus on salesmen recruitments and training
• Manage distributors to achieve sales target
• Secure invoicing process and reduce overdue payment as financial floorplan management with your dealers
• Collect necessary product information to enable SME to execute product management based upon French requirements
• Visit partners as leasing companies, fleet owners and key account customers to sell MG and support our growth
• Report to SAIC MOTOR FRANCE managers KPIs of your region and market trends
• Handle administrative tasks such as weekly report, forecasts, or marketing plans

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & EXPERTISE

• Has a relevant network in France to distributor networks and sales partners
• Have a strong background in automotive products
• Being a sales‑oriented person with understanding of multiple customer group perceptions
• Skilled in using basic computer applications (MS Office) and understand multiple languages and cultures
• Native French and fluent in English on a business professional level (all internal meetings will be organized in English as daily communication with head‑office teams)
• Must be able to work independently: self‑starter
• High level of flexibility in time, location and multiple solutions
• Valid driving license

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Travel: about 80% of time