Senior Sales Manager (France)
Senior International Sales Manager (France)
We are looking for an Experienced International Area Manager to drive commercial development and expand our client`s footprint in the assigned territory - France.
The role focuses on active prospecting of public and private clients, including:
- Public transport operators, municipalities, and other public-sector organizations
- Fleet operators, leasing companies, and corporate transport providers
You will coordinate closely with a local agent/distributor representing our company, ensuring alignment on strategy, pipeline development, and sales execution, while reporting directly to the International Sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively identify and develop new business opportunities in the public and private sectors
- Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, negotiation and contract closure
- Identify customer needs with the aim of promoting the range of products produced by the company
- Experience with public bids, rules and laws of procurement tenders, processes and analysis (ability to evaluate tender documents in detail and filter those which the company can participate in)
- Strong technical and product knowledge to explain in detail to potential customers
- Coordinate and support activities of the local agent/distributor
- Define and execute regional commercial strategy in alignment with HQ
- Monitor market trends, competitors, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare structured reports, sales forecasts, and pipeline updates
- Ensure high standards of after-sales support through the local distributor/agent network
- Conduct regular visits to key customers and fleet operators
- Support local marketing events, exhibitions and product demonstrations
- Collect market and product feedback and report insights to HQ to support product improvements
Requirements:
- 4+ years of international B2B sales experience, preferably in bus manufacturing, commercial vehicles or industrial equipment
- Willingness to undergo technical product training
- Strong track record in market expansion and business development
- Experience managing or coordinating distributors/agents
- Experience with public tenders and procurement processes
- Native speaker in the language of the Territory assigned; Fluent English; Additional European language is considered a plus
- Availability for frequent travel (40-60%)
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with CRM systems and reporting tools
- Ability to analyze data, prepare forecasts, and generate structured commercial reports
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Olga Kubrak on +48 504 517 178 (WhatsApp) or o.kubrak@proactiveglobal.com
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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