France Sales Manager
About The GAC
GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC group) is a large joint‑stock automobile enterprise listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges, with about 100,000 employees. It operates in seven major sectors including research & development, vehicle, parts, energy & ecology, internationalisation, commerce & transportation, and investment & finance. The group is committed to independent innovation and joint‑venture cooperation, building a technology‑based enterprise that values humanity, credibility, creativity and customer trust while ensuring staff well‑being.
Who You Are
The France Sales Manager (West EU) is responsible for achieving our commercial goals in France by building up the NSC operation. The role requires building a local dealership landscape, understanding local laws and the automotive market, negotiating business proposals, facilitating dealer‑network onboarding, building the brand and providing the necessary tools and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Build together with the West EU region and GAC Europe.
- Collect market information in target regions and prepare market business plans and analysis reports.
- Achieve annual invoicing and retail sales targets in France.
- Manage dealer operations and evaluate the implementation of business policies within France, monitor KPIs of the assigned dealer network and create actionable improvement plans.
- Provide guidance on daily operational issues, challenges and opportunities.
- Steer brand marketing and promotional activities in France.
- Develop and follow up on key accounts.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the company and senior management.
What You Bring
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the commercial area at an NSC or OEM headquarters.
- Experience within the automotive industry or mobility services.
- Educational background in business administration, marketing or related field.
- Customer‑oriented and results‑oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work proactively with efficient time‑management skills.
- Great negotiation skills.
- Experience in fleet and B2B.
- Excellent English and French language skills; Chinese is a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of commercial management software and digital tools.
What We Offer
- Ambitious employer focused on your growth.
- Fast career track unmatched by many companies.
- A competitive salary with excellent bonus structure, based on ownership and meritocracy.
- Additional competitive benefits with local market.
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy.