sales manager South of France

prado; Nice; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

prado is seeking a sales manager to expand our presence in France. You will be the key link between prado and high-profile clientele, including architects, interior designers, developers, and luxury brands.

Based in PACA or nearby, you will develop strategic plans, build relationships, manage the full sales cycle, advise on products and pricing, and collaborate with project management and logistics to deliver exceptional experiences from first contact to project completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in business development, sales or client acquisition in interior design, architecture, lighting or related building materials.
• Strong existing network with interior designers, architects or design specifiers in the PACA region.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; experience presenting to architects, designers and developers.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Residence in Nice, Cannes, Monaco or Saint-Tropez area or close commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to strengthen prado’s presence in the French market, with focus on the PACA region.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, and developers to expand our client network.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to project completion.
• Provide expert guidance on products, pricing, and project requirements.
• Work closely with project management, logistics, and design teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Represent prado at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to enhance market visibility.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client acquisition

Relationship management

Negotiation

Independent work

Communication

Job description

At prado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. What began with a single flagship product in 2021 is now an integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions, carried by more than 150 colleagues across Europe, North America and the Middle East. We are a family of brands that keeps on growing.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a sales manager to expand our presence in France. You will be the key link between prado and our high-profile clientele, including architects, interior designers, developers, and luxury brands. Your expertise in sales and relationship management will drive business growth and ensure an impeccable customer experience from first contact to project completion.

what you will do

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to strengthen prado’s presence in the French market, with focus on the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, and developers to expand our client network.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to project completion.
• Provide expert guidance on products, pricing, and project requirements.
• Work closely with project management, logistics, and design teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Represent prado at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to enhance market visibility.

what we are looking for

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in business development, sales or client acquisition in the interior design, architecture, lighting or related building materials industry.
• Strong existing network with interior designers, architects or design specifiers in the PACA region is highly beneficial.
• Passionate about translating technological excellence into compelling client experiences.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience presenting to architects, designers, and developers.
• Comfortable managing administrative tasks with precision and positive energy.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver results in a target‑driven environment.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Residence in the Nice, Cannes, Monaco or Saint-Tropez area, or within close commuting distance, is required.

what we offer

• prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market.
• Guided by a family-driven philosophy, you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.
• You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.
• The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.