Sales Director (Country Manager) – France (REMOTE)

Overview

Sales Director (Country Manager – France) – Location: Remote (Based in France). Work Model: 100% Remote. Contract Type: Local third-party agency contract (until local entity is established). Compensation: Approx. 250k EUR per year (60–70% base salary + 30–40% performance-based commission & bonus; negotiable and open).

Company overview: Our client is a rapidly growing global e-commerce brand specializing in professional tools and equipment. With operations in over 200 countries and a strong base of loyal customers, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices. As part of its international expansion strategy in Europe, the company is building localized teams and sales infrastructures across key markets. France is a strategic priority, and we are seeking an entrepreneurial and results-driven Sales Director (Country Manager) to lead and scale the business locally.

About The Role: The Sales Director (Country Manager – France) will be responsible for building and scaling the offline sales and channel ecosystem in France. This is a high-autonomy, entrepreneurial leadership role, ideal for candidates who want to:

• Build a market from scratch
• Own strategy, execution, and results
• Grow into a General Manager role as the business scales

The role works closely with Global HQ (China) while leading all local market operations in France.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the offline sales and channel strategy for the French market
• Build, manage, and expand dealer, distributor, and reseller networks
• Drive B2C channel development through offline and hybrid sales models
• Define and implement go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and brand positioning
• Establish sales targets, budgets, KPIs, and performance tracking mechanisms
• Recruit, train, and manage a local sales team
• Maintain strong relationships with key local partners and stakeholders
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis
• Collect customer and channel feedback to support product optimization and market fit
• Coordinate closely with HQ teams including product, supply chain, logistics, and marketing

Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in offline sales and channel development
• Background in tools, 3C electronics, mobile phones, or consumer electronics
• Strong experience in B2C channel sales
• Minimum 3 years managing teams of 10+ people
• Proven track record of building and scaling local sales organizations

Industry Background (Highly Preferred)

• Mobile phones / smartphones
• 3C electronics
• Professional tools & equipment

Language & Profile

• High level Chinese speaker (mandatory)
• Fluent English (working level or above)
• Fluent German
• Deep understanding of the French and European markets
• Strong network with local distributors, dealers, and retail partners

Legal

• Must be legally eligible to work in France

Why Join

• Build and lead the French market from scratch with full ownership
• High-impact leadership role with end-to-end responsibility
• Clear path to General Manager as the business expands in Europe
• Competitive and flexible compensation package
• Fully remote role with close collaboration with a global leadership team