Sales Manager for France - Specialty

Sailun Tyre Europe; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading tyre manufacturer in Lyon seeks a Sales Manager to drive strategic growth in France's market. The role requires strong B2B leadership and partner management capabilities to implement the market strategy and build long-term relationships with distributors and end-users. Candidates should be bilingual in French and English and have previous experience in the tyre industry. The position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Prestations

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Commitment to continuous training and development

Opportunities for innovative contributions

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of success in the specialty tyre industry.
• Experience in structured commercial execution and account management.
• Fluent in both French and English.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and launch the French market strategy with structured execution.
• Manage and develop strategic distribution partners for long-term value creation.
• Build relationships with end users and maintain strong in-field presence.
• Work closely with European leadership and technical teams for product support.

Connaissances

B2B leadership

Commercial discipline

Partner management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Experience in the specialty tyre industry

Fluent in French and English

Description du poste

Who We Are

Sailun Group ( https : / / en.sailungroup.com / ) is one of the world's leading tyre development and manufacturing companies with a mission to bring the best customer experience with our cutting‑edge technology and high commitment to quality. Sailun, being one of the fastest globally growing tyre companies, has been progressing upward steadily every year in the global industry ranking. With the passion of making great tyres for the future and providing innovative solutions to our customers, the company continuously invests in tyre research and development, and intelligent production which evolves in the complete tyre ecosystem from upstream to downstream. A diversified portfolio of tyre products has now reached 150+ countries and regions in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 13,000 dedicated talents, we are heading to extend our operating footprints in the major markets to best serve the local customer needs, and aspiring to become the leader of local market.

Position Overview

As the Sales Manager for France, you will play a critical role in driving MAXAM Specialty’s strategic growth and commercial development in one of our most important European markets. You will drive the implementation of the established French market strategy, ensuring structured execution and identifying opportunities for refinement in alignment with MAXAM’s broader European direction. This role requires strong B2B leadership, commercial discipline, and the ability to build structured, long‑term partnerships with distributors and key accounts. You will help drive market priorities, strengthen our position across specialty segments, and work closely with European and technical teams to support sustainable growth. You will also engage deeply with customers across specialty applications, and ensure MAXAM’s brand, product, and execution standards are elevated throughout the French market. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, partner management capabilities, and a modern, structured approach to market development.

Key Responsibilities

Market Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee and launch the French market strategy, ensuring structured execution and alignment with MAXAM’s European direction.
• Contribute to the execution and enhancement of MAXAM Specialty’s growth strategy in France, ensuring clear prioritization and disciplined commercial actions.
• Implement a segmented go-to-market approach for specialty products.
• Provide market insights, identify opportunities, and support strategic commercial decision-making.

Distributor & Partner Management

• Manage and develop strategic distribution partners, ensuring alignment on performance, standards, and long‑term value creation.
• Strengthen partnership discipline across pricing, margin, product mix, and brand positioning.
• Support partners with training, commercial tools, and field engagement.

Customer & Field Engagement

• Build relationships with end users including quarries, construction groups, agricultural structures, and industrial fleets.
• Maintain strong in‑field presence and gather ongoing market intelligence.
• Deliver professional business proposals, presentations, and commercial plans to partners and customers.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with European leadership, technical support, OE and engineering teams on product, testing, marketing, and development needs.
• Support the introduction of new products, range expansions, and promotional programs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the specialty tyre industry with a demonstrated record of success.
• Strong background in partner and distributor management, with experience in structured commercial execution, account management, and long‑cycle business development.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Can Offer

• A platform to raise your innovative ideas and bring them into realization, make your mark in the tyre industry and beyond;
• Being part of a rapidly growing company which strives for further success worldwide;
• Being immersed in a people‑oriented culture built on trust and respect;
• Being part of a diverse, fun, high‑spirited and empowered team and interacting with counterparts from other regions internationally and colleagues from varied disciplines;
• A commitment to train and develop you continuously throughout your career;
• A career path that allows you to demonstrate your full potential;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package and non‑financial recognition to reward your dedication and achievements.