Ref: MI473161

French-Speaking Sales Manager

Sector Sales/Business Development
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location France - Paris
Salary (Annual) Negotiable / Neg
A global manufacturer is recruiting a French-Speaking Sales Manager to work at their office near Paris.
You will be responsible for sales of electrical parts to the aircraft, automotive, electronics, or medical industries, while also managing existing customer relationships and developing new business; as well as taking over the French and UK branches’ operations in the near future.
The ideal candidate should have strong B2B sales experience in the manufacturing industry (specifically cables/electronics), fluency in French and English, and a driver's license.
Ref: MI47316-1

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
● (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
● (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days - work from home)
VISA SUPPORT: No
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TYPE: full-time, permanent
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: Negotiable (The company wants to hear YOUR expectations)
START: Apr-Jul 2025, negotiable
LOCATION: Paris

French-Speaking Sales Manager Main Responsibilities:
● Sales of electrical parts to the aircraft industry
● Build and maintain long-term relationships with B2B clients, including aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, and maintenance organizations
● Conduct market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activity
● Develop strategies to position the products effectively
● Provide clients with technical and commercial information about our electronic parts, offering tailored solutions to meet their requirements
● Lead negotiations, draft proposals, and close sales agreements
● Work closely with the technical and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve customer issues
● Prepare regular sales reports, track sales performance, and forecast revenue growth
● New business development and follow up on existing customers
● Identify, target, and acquire new clients within the aircraft industry.
● Business trips to other EU countries and North Africa (main area is in France)

French-Speaking Sales Manager Ideal Candidate:
● B2B sales experience in the manufacturing industry
● Sales experience at a trading company will be advantageous
● Experience in the aircraft or electronics industry will be advantageous
● Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
● Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently
● Ability to understand technical products and communicate their value to clients
● Business level of fluency in French and English
● Driving licence (mandatory)
● Willingness to travel as required


** All applicants for the Sales Representative must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 1 day ago
Ref: MI473161