Sales Executive – Independent Aftermarket France South-West

Sales Executive – Independent Aftermarket France South-West

• Full-time
• Company: DENSO EUROPE B.V.
• Compensation: EUR 55000 - EUR 65000 yearly

DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components. Within DENSO Europe, the Aftermarket & Industrial Solutions Business Unit is responsible for driving sales growth and customer satisfaction across the independent aftermarket.

In the role of Sales Executive – Independent Aftermarket, you are responsible for developing the independent automotive aftermarket business, managing our customers, key accounts and purchasing groups, and driving sustainable sales growth in the South-West of France.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and expand sales of DENSO products across the assigned region, delivering sustainable growth.
• Build, manage, and continuously strengthen strategic relationships with key accounts and purchasing groups.
• Maximize customer retention while actively identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Conduct regular and value‑adding customer visits at distributor and trade levels.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner, understanding customer needs and delivering tailored, value‑driven solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and actively contribute to the definition and execution of commercial policy.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing strategies, and market trends to maintain competitive advantage.
• Support and contribute to marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret market and customer data to support strategic and commercial decision‑making.
• Deliver commercial and product training, and represent DENSO at trade shows, customer events, and industry forums.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial role within the automotive independent aftermarket.
• Proven experience managing key accounts or purchasing groups.
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic, proactive and results‑driven with a hands‑on approach.
• Able to work independently in an international, multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.
• The role requires frequent travel (up to 70–80% of working time, depending on region). You will work closely with internal sales, marketing and product teams across Europe.

Why Join DENSO

• Work for a world‑leading automotive supplier.
• High level of autonomy and direct impact on business success.
• Career development opportunities within an international organization.
• Collaborative, value‑driven and respectful working environment.