Sales Manager - France

Daesang Europe B.V.; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A European food company is seeking a Sales Manager based in Paris to lead commercial development and manage strategic customer relationships. The successful candidate will handle the entire sales cycle in the French market, focusing on ethnic retail and mainstream partnerships. Responsibilities include managing key accounts, driving business growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Offering a competitive salary of €60,000 - €65,000, hybrid work options, and benefits package including meal allowances.

Prestations

Competitive annual salary

Meal allowance

25 days paid leave

Hybrid work option

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Sales / Account Management in the French food industry.
• At least 2 years at a managerial level.
• Demonstrated success selling into GMS like Carrefour, Auchan, Monoprix.

Responsabilités

• Manage and grow existing key customer accounts.
• Drive business development to secure new listings.
• Ensure high service levels and resolve issues efficiently.
• Identify new business opportunities across channels.

Connaissances

Sales / Account Management experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Fluency in French and English

Knowledge of retail and B2B channels

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM tools

Description du poste

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Sales Manager to lead commercial development and manage strategic customer relationships. You will own the full sales cycle in the French market: growing our existing presence in ethnic retail while opening and developing new partnerships in mainstream retail, HoReCa, and B2B channels.

This role requires someone who can shape the commercial strategy and execute it personally - confident in high-level negotiations with national buyers and equally focused on the operational follow-through that ensures success.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Paris, the Netherlands, and South Korea to deliver a seamless customer experience and build Daesang’s footprint in France.

Key Responsibilities

Account Leadership & Commercial Execution

• Manage and grow existing key customer accounts with ownership of revenue, profitability, planning, and forecasting
• Drive business development to secure new listings in national retail groups, and once established, lead commercial negotiations (JBPs, promotions, supply chain coordination)
• Ensure high service levels: accurate order processing, documentation, and issue resolution
• Conduct regular customer visits within France to support growth and strengthen partnerships

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Identify new business opportunities across retail, HoReCa, and B2B channels
• Expand distribution beyond Paris with a focus on mainstream and regional retail penetration
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to shape channel priorities
• Represent Daesang France at industry events and trade fairs

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with logistics, finance, marketing, and QA to ensure smooth commercial execution
• Provide accurate reporting, analysis, and recommendations to guide business decisions

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Sales / Account Management in the French food industry (retail or distribution) with at least 2 years at a managerial level.
• Demonstrated success selling into GMS: Carrefour, Auchan, Monoprix, etc.
• Knowledge of HoReCa and / or B2B channels highly valued
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, and commercial planning skills
• Organized, reliable, and accountable with strong follow-through
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools
• Fluent in French and English (Korean is a plus)
• Fully authorized to work in France

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary: €60,000 - €65,000
• Cadre status
• 25 days paid leave per year
• Hybrid work option (1 remote day / week after 3-months’ tenure)
• Meal allowance and comprehensive benefits package
• Initial 12-month CDD with long-term growth potential as the French business scales

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following, in English AND French , to: [e-mail]

• Your CV
• A cover letter describing your food industry and managerial experience
• Applications that do not include both items cannot be considered.