Regional Sales Manager

My client, a global manufacturer, is looking for a commercially driven Regional Sales Manager to develop business across a portfolio of OEM customers and distribution partners within the electronic components sector across France.

This is a hands-on sales role offering autonomy over your territory, with responsibility for identifying new design-in opportunities, growing existing accounts and building strong relationships across the market. You’ll work closely with internal sales, business development, marketing and engineering teams to turn customer requirements into commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with OEMs and distribution partners across France.
• Identify new design-in projects and build a strong pipeline of future business.
• Lead technical sales discussions, commercial negotiations and contract agreements.
• Work alongside internal teams to support customer projects, product launches and regional sales initiatives.
• Travel regularly throughout the region to meet customers and develop new opportunities.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• At least five years’ experience in sales or business development within electronic components, connectors or a related technical industry.
• A proven track record of developing accounts and winning technically complex business.
• Strong commercial negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent French and professional English; additional European languages would be beneficial.
• An engineering, business or economics degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach, with the ability to work remotely and collaborate with international teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout France.

What’s on Offer?

• A home-based position with responsibility for a defined regional territory.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a company car and bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to develop business within an established international technology organisation.
• Autonomy to shape regional sales activity and build long-term customer relationships.