Sales Manager - Africa

Posted on: 5/11/2026 - Application Deadline: -

Job available in these locations:

BOULOGNE, France

What you´ll do

• Drive sales growth and market penetration across assigned geographic territory and targeted end markets
• Develop and execute territory and account strategies to achieve annual sales targets, expand market presence, and deliver sustainable growth
• Build strong relationships with asset owners, key decision makers, and influencers, gaining a deep understanding of customer needs and decision-making processes
• Lead consultative, solution-based selling by presenting qualified coating systems that address customer challenges and operational requirements
• Work effectively with channel partners, cross matrix commercial units, engineering, training, inside sales, and back-office teams to ensure seamless execution of customer projects
• Maintain accurate opportunity, pipeline, and customer activity records within the sales system, and report on performance

What makes you a good fit

• 10+ years of B2B sales experience in the Oil and Gas sector
• Established knowledge of, and professional contacts within construction. welding , transmission and process pipeline markets
• Organized, proactive, and disciplined in opportunity management, with strong proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability; technical expertise is advantageous.Fluency in English and French is required. A working knowledge of Portuguese and/or Arabic is advantageous

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Profit Sharing
• 100% of public transportation
• Payment of 75% of Health & Life insurance premiums

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.