Sales Manager France Graphics

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values
- trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils We are now looking for a Sales Manager France, Graphicsto join our team at UPM Adhesive Materials’ Graphics Solutions Business. This is a fully remote position based in France. What you will do
- Develop net sales, margin, average value and product mix in line with targets for the assigned customer portfolio
- Plan and lead face‑to‑face customer meetings, as well as Teams meetings when appropriate
- Utilize sales tools effectively to keep all customer information accurate and up to date
- Manage the customer business portfolio to deliver the required profitability and implement corrective actions where targets are not met
- Negotiate annual business terms and marketing collaboration agreements with customers and ensure proper documentation and legal storage
- Provide sales forecasts, manage the opportunity pipeline, and communicate new opportunities, wins and losses
- Engage relevant internal stakeholders
- such as Graphics Sales Team members, Customer Service, Product Management, Product Development & Innovation, Business Control, Marketing and any function to support customer activities
- Participate in customer inquiry handling and support claim resolution with the aim of solving customers’ problems
- Deliver Graphics market and business intelligence related to customer activity and end‑use insights
- Maintain accounts receivable within target levels and act promptly on overdue items
- Collect customers’ balance sheets and other required documentation for credit control when needed
- Provide product consultancy and customer training based on identified needs
- Create account plans and drive execution of actions that develop customers’ business at their brand from our Graphics business
- Participate in industry events and exhibitions when required
- Build and enhance relationships with the key channel partners and distributors to increase sales for our UPM graphics solutions brands in France Who you are
- You have experience or knowledge of the graphics or labelling industry, including products, services and market dynamics
- You have a proven track record in sales, ideally in B-to-B environment field sales, supported by strong commercial skills and understanding of sales methodologies and processes
- You have a relevant commercial education and the technical understanding needed to work with complex products
- You demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, including effective networking and prioritization abilities
- You speak French and English fluently; additional languages are an advantage
- You have sustainability awareness relevant to customer discussions and market expectations
- You demonstrate self‑leadership and the ability to support and adapt to change This is

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- A meaningful job:We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
- A caring community:Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
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you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
- Responsible employer:Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working. Additional information UPM Adhesive Materials’ strategic direction is to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes. Over the past few years, the business area has expanded significantly in graphics solutions through the acquisitions of AMC Intercoat, Grafityp, and Metamark. Follow UPM Adhesive Materials on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram LI-REMOTE LI-DNP