SALES MANAGER WEST AFRICA H/F

Snetor; France; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of plastics and chemicals is looking for a Sales Manager to drive growth in West Africa. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in sales management and a deep understanding of the plastics industry. Responsibilities include managing a diverse product portfolio, coordinating with sales and logistics, and developing new business opportunities. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and initiatives, along with advanced ERP system knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in related positions.
• Knowledge of products and processes in the plastics industry.
• Understanding of the West African market.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated with initiative and planning/organisational skills.
• Advanced ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales of a diversified product portfolio including Polymers and Cosmetics.
• Support overdue payment follow-ups and cash collection.
• Coordinate with inside sales and logistics teams.
• Define client risk and financing strategies.
• Develop new business through active prospecting.
• Monitor market dynamics with regular field presence.
• Contributing to KPI tracking and P&L follow-up.
• Managing and following up on claims for financial recovery.
• Performing tasks assigned by your manager.

Skills

Sales Management

Problem Solving

Initiative

ERP Systems

Planning and Organisation

ERP systems experience

Plastics industry knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The SNETOR group, which has 480 employees and more than 31 subsidiaries worldwide and specialises in the distribution of plastics and chemical products, is looking for a Sales Manager (M/F) to support and structure its growth in West Africa.

Requirements for this job offer

Assignments

• Managing sales of a diversified product portfolio (Polymers, Cosmetics, Recycled materials) ;
• Actively supporting overdue payment follow-ups and cash collection on the assigned portfolio ;
• Working daily in close coordination with inside sales and logistics teams ;
• Defining client risk and financing strategies ;
• Developing new business through active prospecting and promotion of new product ranges ;
• Monitoring market dynamics through regular field presence and travel ;
• Contributing to reliable execution and operational performance, including KPI tracking and P&L follow-up ;
• Managing and following up on claims to ensure timely resolution and financial recovery ;
• Performing any other tasks assigned by your manager.

Profile required

• Professional experience: minimum 5 years in related positions,
• Knowledge and Skills of Products and Processes associated with the plastics industry,
• Knowledge on West Africa Market
• Problem solving and decision making,
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative,
• Planning, organisation, and flexibility skills,
• Computer skills: advanced level: Experience in using ERP Systems,