Sales Director

TN France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Director to lead their sales team in a vibrant market. This role demands a hands-on leader who can not only strategize but also engage directly with customers and stakeholders. You will be responsible for achieving sales goals, developing effective sales plans, and fostering strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales leadership, with the ability to analyze market trends and drive performance. If you're passionate about sales and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years in professional sales with experience in leading teams.
• Strong understanding of market insights and competitive landscape.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage sales teams to achieve profitability goals.
• Develop sales plans and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Forecast sales volume and drive EBIT performance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales or Business Administration

University Degree or Equivalent

Description du poste

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As a Sales Director, you will be responsible for the leadership, management and profitability of an assigned sales region, market, or channel. You will be accountable for achieving sales and profitability goals through direction, organization, coordination, communication and development of field sales, inside sales, and other sales professionals.This role will require not only a strong leader who can set and execute at a strategic level but that is prepared to lead from the front and engage personally in the day to day running of the business interfacing with the internal systems and processes along with working directly with customers, vendors and consultants at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Hands on leadership is a key function of the role – the successful candidate will be expected to “do” as well as lead.
• Develops and administers sales plan to ensure customer satisfaction, assigned quota attainment, and highly skilled and motivated staff.
• Achieves annual sales and gross profit plan by implementing sales strategies and analyzing trends and results in conjunction with regional and business unit management team.
• Forecasts expected sales volume and profit for existing and new product lines and customers.
• Responsible for driving the EBIT performance of the region
• Can communicate and execute on the overall EMEA wide strategy
• Is capable of articulating, selling and coaching services and “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts
• Ensures establishment and expansion of national, regional, and local supplier relationships.
• Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with market supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
• Coordinates order service by directing account representatives on quotations, proposals, project order management techniques, and customer complaint resolution.
• Maintains sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains sales staff results by counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Forecasts and communicates intricate details to senior management.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree - Sales, Business Administration/ Management, Engineering, or relevant field preferred.
• Related industry professional sales/7+ years
• Experience leading and managing staff and programs at national, district or regional level/5+ years
• Working knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, initiate and implement sales strategies to achieve forecasted goals.
• Experience in building a business from the bottom up
• Experience in operating in a matrix management environment
• Understands competitive landscape, market insights and effectively communicates across key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven success in for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise teamwork, leadership, and flexibility.
• Excellent time management and computer skills.
• 10 years related industry professional sales.
• 7 years managing staff and programs at national, district or regional level.
• Ability to travel 25% - 50%.

Working Environment: Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are anEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.