Sales Director France

Your Opportunity to Shape Our Future in France We are looking for an experienced and driven Sales Director France (m/f/d) to lead and further develop our sales operations in the French market. In this key leadership position, you will take responsibility for managing and expanding our sales activities across France. You will lead an established sales team, strengthen relationships with customers and business partners, and drive sustainable business growth. As part of a structured onboarding and transition process, you will initially work closely with the current person responsible for the French market before gradually assuming full leadership of the sales organization. Your Responsibilities
• Sales Leadership: Take strategic and operational responsibility for sales activities across the French market.
• Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of approximately nine employees, including six Area Managers and two to three Technical Product Specialists.
• Business Development: Identify new market opportunities, develop sales strategies, and continuously improve existing sales structures and market activities.
• Key Account Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and business partners.
• Marketing Coordination: Coordinate local marketing activities and ensure alignment between sales objectives and marketing initiatives.
• International Collaboration: Work closely with international stakeholders and represent the company during customer visits and business meetings in France and, when required, Morocco and Tunisia.
• Knowledge Transfer: Collaborate closely with the current sales leadership to ensure a smooth and successful transition of responsibilities.

Your Profile
• Industry

Experience:
At least 10 years of professional experience in the automotive industry, preferably in the automotive aftermarket or workshop equipment sector.
• Sales Expertise: Strong background in B2B sales, ideally involving technical products, automotive equipment, or solutions for professional workshops.
• Leadership

Experience:
Proven track record in leading, managing, and developing sales teams, combined with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive diagnostics, diagnostic equipment, and workshop technologies is highly desirable.
• Language

Skills:
Excellent French language skills and good command of English for international communication.
• Digital

Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with CRM systems.
• International

Experience:
Previous experience in a multinational automotive company would be a strong advantage.
• Personal Competencies: Entrepreneurial mindset, strong negotiation skills, a results-oriented approach, and the ability to successfully lead teams with diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly throughout France, with occasional business trips to Morocco and Tunisia. Ideally, you are based in the Greater Lyon area or within approximately two hours of Lyon. Alternatively, you are open to relocating to the region.

What We Offer
• A strategically important leadership position with responsibility for the entire French market.
• The opportunity to actively shape and drive the future development of our sales business in France.
• An established and experienced team, supported by a structured onboarding and transition process.
• An attractive compensation package consisting of a competitive fixed salary and performance-based bonus.
• A company car and reimbursement of business-related travel expenses.
• A responsible and challenging position within an international automotive business environment. Ready to Take the Next Step? Do you have extensive experience in automotive sales, a passion for leadership, and the ambition to drive business growth in the French market? Then we would love to hear from you Join LAUNCH Europe and take the next step in your professional career.