Sales Manager

**_Are you passionate about technical sales and ready to make a real impact in a global, sustainable industry?_**

**_ Join Outokumpu’s Advanced Materials Sales Team in the AM Sales South region as our new Sales Manager - France._** In this dynamic role, you’ll build strong customer relationships, drive business growth, and work across departments to bring high-performance stainless steel and nickel alloy solutions to strategic clients.
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team in an international environment where innovation, sustainability, and continuous development are key to success.

**_ Your role:_**
- **_Promote and sell_** advanced stainless steel and nickel alloys within your territory.
- **_Manage the full Outokumpu product and service portfolio_** across existing and new clients.
- **_Build and maintain long-term relationships_** with key accounts and drive new business development.
- **_Participate in the execution of sales strategies and support strategic projects._**:

- **_Monitor market trends and identify opportunities_**, including participation in trade fairs, customer seminars, and industry events.
- **_Lead contract negotiations_**, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.

**_ About you:_**
- **_A technical and/or business degree._**:

- **_Proven experience in B2B sales,_** ideally with knowledge of stainless steel or metal processing industries.
- **_Fluency in French and English_** (written and spoken); additional languages (e.g. Spanish, Italian) are a plus.
- **_Strong skills in MS Office, CRM systems, and SAP._**:

- **_A proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively._**:

- **_Willingness to travel across France and internationally as required._**

**_What we offer:_**
- A key commercial role in a global industrial leader.
- A flexible, inclusive working model and smart working options.
- A flat organization where your ideas and contributions matter.
- A sustainability-driven workplace making a positive impact.
- Local benefits including a company car.
- A strong focus on personal development and growth opportunities.
- **_The annual gross salary for this position ranges from €65 000 to €80 000, depending on experience._**

You will report to the Advanced Materials Head of Sales South.

**_ Ready to join us?_**

**_ Our people drive our innovation_**
- At Outokumpu, people and their expertise are at the core of the business to produce stainless steel in a safe and sustainable way. They contribute to our success by operating the machinery, systems and processes, and also by striving for continuous improvements and innovation._
- Outokumpu is also committed to full equality in compensation and is the first company in the stainless steel industry to receive the Fair Pay Workplace certification._