Sales Area Manager/Chef de Région (F/M)

Develop MG market opportunities into sales for MG in France

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES EXPECTED FROM THE ROLE

• Develop awareness for the MG brand in the area
• Focus on the market by following the phases as defined in the European launch strategy
• Search for best candidates and organize contacts with private investors
• Negotiate agreements with candidates to develop a consistent network in your area
• Negotiate annual/quarterly/monthly sales targets with distributors
• Build marketing and action plans with your dealers. Focus on salesmen recruitments and training
• Manage distributors to achieve sales target
• Secure invoicing process and reduce overdue payment as financial floorplan management with your dealers
• Collect necessary product information to enable SME to execute product management based upon French requirements
• Visit partners as leasing companies, fleet owners and key account customers to sell MG and support our growth
• Report to SAIC MOTOR FRANCE managers KPIs of your region and market trends
• Handle administrative tasks such as weekly report, forecasts, or marketing plans

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & EXPERTISE

• Has a relevant network in France to distributor networks and sales partners
• Have a strong background in automotive products
• Being a sales‑oriented person with understanding of multiple customer group perceptions
• Skilled in using basic computer applications (MS Office) and understand multiple languages and cultures
• Native French and fluent in English on a business professional level (all internal meetings will be organized in English as daily communication with head‑office teams)
• Must be able to work independently: self‑starter
• High level of flexibility in time, location and multiple solutions
• Valid driving license

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Travel: about 80% of time