Sales Director (H/F)

Attractive Salary + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Home based (France)

The Company

• Well established and highly respected Manufacturer and Supplier of high-quality professional building/construction products/materials.
• A profitable, high margin Business, boasting an enviable & comprehensive brand portfolio sold through multiple channels (Architects/Specifiers, Contractors/Installers, Distributors).
• An integral part of a substantial European Group which is, in turn, part of a Global Corporation.

The Role

A high profile, Sales Leadership opportunity, key responsibilities will include:

• Direct and lead the Business in France, providing appropriate leadership, motivation and control to continually and aggressively grow top-line sales.
• Manage the effective integration/restructuring of all existing teams and activities in accordance with the new European strategy.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets and pricing targets.
• Lead from the front to aggressively sell and market the full brand portfolio and associated services to significantly increase customer awareness/perception.
• Lead and inspire sales teams to develop consistent and high-profile sales in agreed sectors; maximising sales in each sector and increasing market penetration.
• Develop and implement plans for the introduction of new products.
• Collaborate effectively with Group teams to develop, implement and maintain appropriate sales, marketing and business initiatives.

Your experience & skills

• A proven hands‑on Sales Leader, able to demonstrate the ability to lead sales teams in order to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Able to demonstrate a successful and progressive sales/sales management track record gained with a manufacturer of Building Products/Materials/Construction Chemicals.
• Experience of selling to: Architects/Specifiers; Contractors/Installers; & Distributors.
• Of Graduate calibre or similar.
• Results focussed, your career to date will single you out as someone who is passionate about ‘making a difference’.
• A motivational Sales Leader/Manager, your personal success will be matched by your proven ability to build high‑performing teams.