Area Sales Manager France

Company

AROL HEXAGONE

Location

France (preferably based in France; flexibility according to candidate profile)

Role Overview

The Area Sales Manager France will be responsible for developing and managing commercial activities in the French market, working for AROL HEXAGONE with a primary and dedicated focus on Tirelli products and solutions.

This role is strongly business-oriented and focused on market development, new customer acquisition, and long-term relationship building, particularly within the cosmetics and personal care industries, as well as related sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commercial strategy for the French and Benelux markets, with exclusive focus on Tirelli complete packaging lines
• Identify, prospect, and develop new customers, particularly within cosmetics, personal care, and related industries
• Manage and expand relationships with existing customers, ensuring long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction
• Own the entire sales cycle, from lead generation and qualification to negotiation and contract closing
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for customers within the assigned territory
• Work closely with Tirelli headquarters in Italy and internal technical teams to define customized technical and commercial solutions
• Coordinate with after-sales and technical departments to ensure smooth project execution and effective customer follow-up
• Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events in France and Europe
• Ensure accurate and timely sales reporting, pipeline management, and forecasting through the Group CRM system

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales roles, preferably in:
  • packaging machinery
  • filling and/or labeling equipment
  • capital equipment for cosmetics or personal care industries
• Proven experience or strong interest in B2B industrial machinery sales
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously, while being fully integrated into an international group structure
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields is a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly within France, with occasional business trips to Italy
• Good knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office; all sales activities are managed via CRM
• Valid driving license

Language Skills

• Fluent French (mandatory)
• Professional working proficiency in English (mandatory)
• Italian is considered a plus