Sales Manager France Dental

Cynosure Talent; Lyon; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global manufacturer of dental equipment seeks a Sales Manager for France to lead a team of 7 Territory Managers. The role involves executing a national sales plan, driving business growth, and managing dealer relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in sales, preferably in dental or medical devices. The position is fully remote and reports to the Sales Director Europe, providing autonomy in a key market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Dental / Medical Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial or sales roles, ideally in the dental or medical device industry.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach and motivate teams toward success.
• Strong knowledge of B2B sales processes and dealer / channel management.
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, combined with operational drive.
• Proficient in CRM tools and digital reporting systems.
• Fluent in French (native or equivalent) and proficient in English (business level).
• Willingness to travel frequently across France.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute the national sales plan for France in line with global strategy.
• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities and building long-term client and dealer relationships.
• Lead negotiations and commercial discussions with strategic accounts and distribution partners.
• Lead, coach, and support the French sales team including clinical specialists.
• Monitor team performance against sales targets and provide guidance to ensure achievement of KPIs.
• Promote a collaborative and empowering team culture, encouraging professional development.
• Manage and develop relationships with national dealers and distribution partners.
• Conduct joint field visits and trainings to support dealer performance and loyalty.

Description du poste

Cynosure Talent is currently exclusively retained with a global manufacturer of dental equipment headquartered out of Switzerland.

The business is looking to hire a Sales Manager France to come onboard and manage a team of 7 Territory Managers and 2 clinical staff while maintaining a high field visibility to meet customers, KOL's and Dealers and ensure continued success of this robust, flagship territory.

This position will involve working fully remote within France and reports directly to the Sales Director Europe. This is a business critical hire with a huge amount of autonomy responsible for a key market within the organisation.

Responsibilities :

• Define and execute the national sales plan for France in line with global strategy.
• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities and building long-term client and dealer relationships.
• Lead negotiations and commercial discussions with strategic accounts and distribution partners.
• Lead, coach, and support the French sales team including clinical specialists.
• Monitor team performance against sales targets and provide guidance to ensure achievement of KPIs.
• Promote a collaborative and empowering team culture, encouraging professional development.
• Manage and develop relationships with national dealers and distribution partners.
• Conduct joint field visits and trainings to support dealer performance and loyalty.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Dental / Medical Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial or sales roles, ideally in the dental or medical device industry.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach and motivate teams toward success.
• Strong knowledge of B2B sales processes and dealer / channel management.
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, combined with operational drive.
• Proficient in CRM tools and digital reporting systems.
• Fluent in French (native or equivalent) and proficient in English (business level).
• Willingness to travel frequently across France.
• Valid driver’s license required.

If this sounds like a position of interest and you have the required qualifications please feel free to apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.