Sales Manager Bartop | Cognac Area, France

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Location:
Cognac / Charente region
• Reporting to: General Manager France We are looking for a Sales Manager Bartop to accelerate the development of our business within the Cognac region and the wider French spirits market. This is a highly commercial, hands-on role for someone who enjoys opening doors, developing new business and building strong relationships within the wine & spirits ecosystem. Your mission You will take ownership of the commercial development of our Bartop solutions in France, with a strong focus on Spirit Valley and the Cognac market. You will:
• Identify and develop new business with Cognac houses, distilleries, bottlers and other key players
• Build and actively manage a strong sales pipeline
• Take ownership of selected strategic accounts and develop long-term customer relationships
• Lead commercial negotiations in a demanding and competitive market
• Work closely with the French sales team to expand the Bartop offering
• Coordinate with international Key Account teams on global customers active in France
• Manage customer projects in close collaboration with our production sites in Italy, Portugal and Mexico
• Contribute to pricing, forecasting, budgeting and commercial action plans
• Monitor market dynamics, competitors and emerging opportunities What we are looking for
• 5-10 years of B2B sales experience, with a strong business development track record
• Experience in spirits, wine, packaging or a related industry strongly preferred
• Strong network or knowledge of the Cognac / French spirits ecosystem would be a significant advantage
• Genuine hunter mindset, with the ability to turn opportunities into business
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Fluent French and English
• Based in or around Cognac If you combine a passion for business development with a strong understanding of the spirits market and want to play a key role in growing our Bartop business in France, we would love to hear from you