Sales Manager

• Conduct in-depth research on the French solar PV, energy storage and renewable energy markets, including policies, market-entry requirements, tendering practices, industry regulations, customer needs and competitive trends; translate insights into effective local sales strategies.
• Develop local business and channel resources by identifying and managing distributors, installers, EPCs, strategic partners and key customers; lead customer acquisition, commercial negotiations, quotations, contract discussions and channel development to achieve regional sales targets.
• Strengthen SAJ’s local brand presence by independently representing the company with government bodies, industry associations and upstream and downstream partners, and by organising and participating in exhibitions, customer meetings and industry events.
• Manage the full customer and project lifecycle, including pre-sales coordination, needs analysis, commercial negotiations, project implementation and post-sales follow-up; resolve local issues, ensure smooth delivery and build long-term customer relationships.
• Serve as the key interface between the French market, SAJ headquarters and the European regional team; provide timely updates on market intelligence, project progress, policy changes and business risks, and coordinate internal resources to support sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Based in France, with strong knowledge of French business culture, commercial practices, renewable energy policies and the local market environment.
• Fluent French and English, Chinese is preferred,, with excellent written and verbal communication skills for business negotiations and customer engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, International Trade, New Energy, Electrical Engineering or a related field; at least 2 years of relevant sales or regional market-management experience in solar PV, energy storage, power equipment or renewable energy. An established local network or successful project-development experience is preferred.
• Strong capabilities in market analysis, commercial negotiation, channel development and management, customer operations, bidding processes, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration and risk management; able to independently manage regional sales activities and perform under pressure.
• Self-driven, rigorous and proactive, with strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across local, regional and headquarters teams; alignment with SAJ’s culture and international growth strategy.