Sales Manager (H/F)

FAIRMAT; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fairmat is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth across Europe and beyond, selling advanced materials derived from carbon fiber waste.

You will own the full sales cycle, build channel partnerships, and manage enterprise accounts in diverse sectors, including sporting goods and construction. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and English proficiency are essential for success in a fast-growing, climate-positive company.

Qualifications

• Degree in business development, negotiation or international business.
• Interest in B2B development with long sales cycles.
• Interest in industrial sector and targeted markets.

Responsabilités

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities across Europe and Asia.
• Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signature with C-level and technical stakeholders.
• Develop multi-stakeholder relationships and manage renewals and expansions.
• Report pipeline and KPIs using CRM and inform roadmap with insights.

Connaissances

Exceptional communication

English proficiency

Strategic sales mindset

Formation

Degree in Business development/negotiation/international business

Description du poste

Are you ready to make an impact?

Fairmat is on a mission to reshape materials science for a more sustainable world.

We transform carbon fiber waste into next-generation, high-performance composite materials – and we’re growing fast.

To accelerate our expansion, we’re looking for a Sales Manager who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to help scale a climate-positive business across Europe and beyond.

Founded in 2020, here are some things we have already accomplished:

• Built and scaled 2 factories: in France and in the USA
• Captured over 40% of the EU's industrial CFRP waste market
• Raised $102M in funding, fueling our innovative edge
• Forged 30+ material supply agreements with global industry leaders

Your role :

Under the supervision of our Sales Director, you will be in charge of selling Fairmat’s materials in several markets (Sporting Goods, Construction, Automotive etc...) :

1/ Business Development: Ignite Sales Growth

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales opportunities across Europe and Asia
• Map key markets, build target lists, and develop outreach strategies aligned with our sector priorities
• Represent Fairmat at trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote our value proposition
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to tailor outreach and pitch materials to vertical-specific needs
• Establish channel partnerships or OEM collaborations where strategic

2/ Sales Execution & Deal Closure: Seal 4 to 8 Contracts Annually

• Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signature, with C-level and technical stakeholders
• Understand technical and commercial requirements and translate them into winning proposals
• Prepare and present compelling offers, including pricing, terms, lead times, and logistics
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements that align with company strategy and margin goals
• Ensure smooth handover to operations and customer success teams post-closing

3/ Account Management & Expansion

• Serve as the main point of contact for your clients, ensuring high satisfaction and responsiveness
• Develop multi-stakeholder relationships to strengthen account stickiness
• Monitor account performance, gather feedback, and identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Manage renewals and contract extensions, working to increase account lifetime value
• Provide accurate revenue forecasts and contribute to budgeting exercises

4/ Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Report regularly on pipeline, KPIs, and deal progression using our CRM
• Share client insights with the Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to help shape roadmap and delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sales playbooks and go-to-market tactics
• Actively participate in team rituals and knowledge sharing

Your profile:

• You have a degree in Business development, negotiation or international business
• You have a interest in BtoB Business Development: specializing in complex, high-stakes deals with long sales cycles
• Keen interest in the industrial sector
• Real interest in targeted markets, like Sporting goods or Construction
• Exceptional communication aptitude
• A perfect English: a prerequisite for global impact

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.