Sales representative Lyon

Modulyss; Lyon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Modulyss is seeking a Sales Representative for the Lyon region to develop our commercial activities, build relationships with architects, designers and contractors, and promote our flooring collections.

You will travel within your region to identify opportunities, support projects from specification to order, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve commercial targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial sales role within interior design, flooring, building or construction is preferred.
• Experience in Architects & Designers (A&D) market is an advantage.
• Affinity with architecture, interior design and materials is helpful.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with negotiation ability.
• Proactive, commercially driven and able to identify new business opportunities.
• Independent, takes initiative and organises activities efficiently.
• Fluent in French; English is a plus.
• Willing to travel within the region and visit customers regularly.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, designers, contractors and other stakeholders in the A&D market.
• Identify and approach new business opportunities to expand Modulyss' regional presence.
• Present and promote our collections to inspire professionals with our products and flooring solutions.
• Advise and support architects and designers to find suitable flooring solutions for their projects.
• Follow projects from initial contact through specification and order.
• Develop understanding of the local market and monitor trends to strengthen market position.
• Collaborate with internal teams and sales colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and project follow-up.
• Contribute to achieving commercial objectives and expanding Modulyss' presence in Lyon.

Skills

Sales experience

A&D market

Architecture affinity

French fluency

Willing to travel

Negotiation skills

Job description

Do you enjoy building strong relationships, identifying new business opportunities and turning commercial opportunities into results? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

For our Modulyss brand, we are looking for a Sales Representative for the Lyon region. You will be responsible for developing our commercial activities and strengthening our position in the region. You will build relationships with architects, designers and contractors, inspiring them with our collections and supporting them in their projects.

As an ambassador of Modulyss, you will play an important role in increasing brand awareness, developing new business opportunities and creating long-term partnerships within the architectural and design community.

What will your role involve?

• You build and maintain strong relationships with architects, designers, contractors and other relevant stakeholders within the A&D and project market.
• You actively identify and approach new business opportunities to expand Modulyss' presence in your region.
• You present and promote our collections, inspiring professionals with our products, designs and flooring solutions.
• You advise and support architects and designers throughout their projects, helping them find the right flooring solutions for their needs.
• You follow up on projects and commercial opportunities, from the initial contact through to specification and order.
• You develop a strong understanding of the local market, monitor trends and identify opportunities to strengthen our market position.
• You collaborate closely with internal teams and other sales colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and project follow-up.
• You actively contribute to achieving the commercial objectives and further developing Modulyss' presence in the Lyon region.

Who are we looking for?

• You have experience in a commercial sales role, preferably within the interior design, flooring, building or construction sector.
• Experience in the Architects & Designers (A&D) market is a strong advantage.
• You have an affinity with architecture, interior design and materials, and enjoy working with creative and technical professionals.
• You are a strong communicator with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• You are proactive, commercially minded and motivated by identifying new business opportunities.
• You work independently, take initiative and organise your activities efficiently.
• You communicate fluently in French. Knowledge of English is an advantage.
• You are comfortable travelling within your region and visiting customers and project stakeholders regularly.

What can you expect from us?

• A varied commercial role with plenty of autonomy and responsibility.
• The opportunity to represent an inspiring international brand within the architecture and design community.
• A sustainable company with ambitious growth plans.
• Room for initiative, training and personal development.
• An attractive compensation package in line with your experience and responsibilities.

We are a team of experts with a strong heritage in soft flooring. We create, develop and manufacture sustainable floor coverings for premium commercial and residential applications. With our three leading brands – ITC, Modulyss and Bentley – and approximately 1,000 colleagues across Waregem, Tielt, Zele and Los Angeles, we are shaping the future of soft flooring every day.