Sales Manager - France

GAC Motor Europe B.V.; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Additional competitive benefits

Job summary

GAC Motor Europe B.V. is seeking a France Sales Manager based in Paris to achieve commercial goals by building a local dealership landscape and managing dealer operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in a commercial role within the automotive industry, excellent English and French skills, and strong negotiation abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and additional benefits aligned with the local market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a commercial role at an automotive company.
• Experience in the automotive industry or mobility services.
• Excellent English and French language skills; Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual invoicing and retail sales targets in France.
• Manage dealer operations and implement business policies.
• Steer brand marketing and promotional activities in France.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Customer-oriented mindset

Results oriented

B2B experience

Education

Business Administration or related education

Tools

Commercial management software

Digital tools

Job description

About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint‑stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world‑class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well‑being, and meets social expectations.

France Sales Manager

The France Sales Manager (West EU) is responsible for achieving our commercial goals in France by building up the (NSC) operation in France. The sales Manager is responsible for developing and building up the local dealership landscape, understanding local laws, regulations, and the automotive market, negotiating business proposals, and facilitating the dealer network onboarding process; building the brand and developing the tools and services needed to be successful in France.

Who You Are

Who You Are:

Key Responsibilities

• Built together with the West EU region and GAC EUROPE.
• Collect market information in target regions and prepare market business plan and analysis reports.
• Achieve annual invoicing and retail sales targets within France.
• Manage dealer operations and evaluate the implementation of business policies within the France; funnel Management KPIs of the assigned Dealer Network and create actionable improvement plans.
• Handle and provide guidance on daily operational issues, challenges and opportunities.
• Steer in brand marketing and promotional activities within France.
• Responsible for developing and following up on key accounts.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the company and senior management.

What You Bring

• Minimum 7 years of working experience in the Commercial Area at Motor company NSC or OEM Headquarter.
• Experience within automotive industry or mobility services.
• Educational background in Business Administration, Marketing, or related education.
• Customer‑oriented mindset & Results oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritize and work proactively with efficient time management skills.
• Great negotiation skills.
• Fleet and B2B experience is required.
• Excellent English & French language skills, Chinese would be a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial management software and digital tools.

What We Offer

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• Additional competitive benefits with local market.

GAC Europe HQ is based in Amsterdam, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy. Let me know if you'd like to learn more.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via [e-mail].

Company website: International | Where Craft Meets Technology

We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world‑class company.