Area Sales Manager France
Our German client is a leading European provider of customized plastic compounds. The company operates state-of-the-art production facilities and compounds, refines, and modifies polymers for customer-specific applications. Its broad product portfolio of functionally modified plastics ranges from commodity materials to engineering compounds and thermoplastic elastomers. We are looking for you to drive a systematic and target-oriented market development approach, with a strong focus on acquiring new customers and developing additional applications for technical plastic compounds, particularly in the packaging and automotive industries.
Your responsibilities
- Systematic and target-oriented market development (customer and project acquisition) within the assigned sales territory in France
- Identification, development, and support of key accounts, key contacts, and OEMs within the assigned region
- Active commercial and technical customer support, including managing customer communication and representing our client on-site
- Continuous and target-driven growth of revenue within the assigned customer base, with a focus on value creation
- Regular profitability and sales analyses and planning; initiation and follow-up of corrective actions where required
- Support in market and competitor analysis and reporting within the organization; assistance in handling customer complaints
- Support of RFQ processes and preparation, submission, and follow-up of project-related quotations
Your profile
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sales, ideally in:
- Automotive industry (French Tier 1 suppliers or OEMs)
- Packaging industry
- Electrical & electronics industry
- Strong sales capabilities(negotiation skills, closing strength, customer orientation)
- Excellent language skills:
- French: native level
- English: fluent
- German: an advantage
Highlights
You will work alongside a colleague in an established automotive customer environment while developing the packaging segment in France.
Our offer
Based on your goals, interests and motives, we will work together to find out whether the task could suit you. You will receive important initial information, which will be further developed in conversation with the consultant. Should you and our consultant come to the decision together that this change of employer could be effective, we will support you throughout the process right up to the signature.
Benefits of working with us
- Exclusive access to hidden opportunities: Discover attractive roles that are not publicly advertised.
- Personal career consulting: Benefit from an objective perspective fully focused on your goals, skills, and needs.
- Application optimization: Receive professional support to strengthen your application and increase your chances of securing interviews.
- Interview preparation: Prepare effectively with tailored guidance and proven best practices.
- Support in contract negotiations: Leverage our experience to achieve a well-balanced overall package.
- Discretion and confidentiality: Your job search remains confidential, ideal for exploring new opportunities discreetly.
- Efficient job search: Save time through targeted placement in suitable positions.
- Long-term career partnership: We remain by your side as a trusted advisor beyond your successful placement
Next steps
Send us an email or a message via your Linkedin or XING profile.
We will contact you to arrange a confidential conversation about your situation and objectives.You will then receive further details about the position.
If your interest remains, you will be invited to an interview with Dr.-Ing. Dirk Busse.
Your personal contact
For many years, I have been identifying, engaging, and inspiring highly qualified professionals from industry and services to pursue new career opportunities with the goal of opening new paths and creating lasting connections.
