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Undutch & Able
Country Sales Manager France
France, reference 2023-00090
Job description
As part of the French Sales team, you are co-responsible for profitable growth in France. You will do so by increasing sales of existing products through our current sales channels, delivering sales of new products through these channels, and developing new sales channels, while improving the gross profit margin, leading to a significant increase in revenues and enduring stakeholder happiness.Main responsibilities:
· Responsible for market growth and growing turnover and revenues in France for all accounts in retail and cash & carry; contributing to double digit growth of the regional revenues and significantly improving the gross profit margin year on year.
· Co-develop and execute country & account plans for sustainable growth, based on in-depth
analyses and learnings. Part of the plans is defining the best Route-to-Market, based
on value chain analyses and the optimal assortment and recommended shelve pricing.
· Responsible for the region’s forecasting, sales tracking and sales execution, and
regional profitability
· Identify market opportunities (for present assortment, innovations, new channels and
new categories) using internal and external data sources and market research
· Cultivate and orchestrate relationships with all people in the Decision Making Unit of
the customer
· Partner with relevant resources to identify and implement new opportunities within
major and new accounts
· Partner with relevant resources to identify (latent) consumer needs, and pro-actively
collaborate with Innovation and Product Development to meet these needs
· Collaborate with finance, marketing, supply chain and customer services teams to
ensure effective, efficient and profitable delivery of new and existing products and
the most profitable Route to Market
· Other duties as assigned
Requirements
The right candidate for the role:- You currently live in France, as the role is located there. Preferably in the Paris area
- C2 level of French and fluency in English (C1/C2)
- Degree in Economics, Commercial or Sales
- At least 5-10 years’ experience in (international) sales of FMCG, preferably in food
- Passionate about a purpose driven career in nutrition and wellness
- Live and breathe sales and understanding of trade marketing; great communicator,
listens to customers and consumers, and translates their needs in the right sales propositions
- Strong focus on improving sales and financial performance with consumer centric products
- Proven experience in identifying consumer needs and transform these into new
product opportunities
- Strategic and analytical thinking, and financial acumen, paired with a strong
commercial mindset
- Integrity and accountability, relationship building skills
- Experience in working with the retailers in France is preferred
- Adaptability: adapt to changing environments and overcome challenges
- Entrepreneurship & Creativity: identify customer needs and transform these into new opportunities
Working conditions
This concerns a full time role in France for which we offer a competitive salary depending on experience and a bonus is also applicable for this role. Next to this you will be facilitated to set up your home office and will receive travel reimbursement.Salary from: €7000,-
Salary to: €7000,-
Work location
FranceCompany description
This international company is active in the FMCG industry.Good to know
If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission.We will invite you for an extensive interview, as soon as any potential job opportunities arise. We will advise you on issues regarding employment in the Netherlands. Then, if possible, we will introduce you to a prospective company and provide support during the selection procedure.Recruiter contact
Lynn Braat, Undutchables Denhaaglynn.braat@undutchables.nl
+31(0)618527415
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