Sales Manager France-Adhesives-Specialties Chemicals

Sector: Chemicals, Petrochemicals & Materials

Reference: DSANTAL About Antal International

Antal International is one of the world's leading executive recruitment and talent acquisition consultancies, operating in more than 30 countries. Our Chemicals & Advanced Materials practice specializes in recruiting commercial, technical and leadership professionals across the specialty chemicals value chain.

We are currently supporting one of our international clients in the confidential recruitment of a Sales Manager France – Adhesives & Specialty Chemicals.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international distributor of specialty chemicals, recognized for its strong technical expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and long-term partnerships with leading global chemical manufacturers.

With an extensive international presence and ambitious growth plans, the company supplies innovative material solutions to a wide range of industrial markets, supporting customers through technical consulting, application expertise and value-added services. The organization combines the agility of a customer-focused business with the resources of a global network, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Sales Manager to develop the French market for Adhesives and Specialty Chemicals.

This position is ideal for a commercially driven professional who combines strong technical understanding with business development capabilities and enjoys creating new opportunities while building lasting customer relationships.

Working autonomously, you will play a key role in expanding market presence and supporting the company's continued growth in France.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business development and acquire new customers across France.

Expand and manage an existing portfolio of industrial customers.

Introduce and launch new specialty chemical products to the market.

Develop product positioning and commercial action plans.

Collaborate closely with technical specialists to deliver customer solutions.

Coordinate with customer service and logistics teams to ensure excellent operational support.

Prepare sales forecasts, business reports and key account reviews.

Identify market trends and growth opportunities within the adhesives sector.

Profile Sought

Education

Engineering degree or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related technical discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5–7 years of successful B2B commercial experience within the specialty chemicals distribution industry.

Strong knowledge of adhesives or closely related specialty chemical markets.

Demonstrated success in business development, new customer acquisition and product introduction.

Hunter mindset with strong customer orientation and commercial drive.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of industrial materials.

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Autonomous, proactive and results-oriented.

Fluent French and professional English.

Willingness to travel throughout France (approximately 40%).

Why Join?

Join an internationally recognized specialty chemicals distributor with ambitious growth objectives.

Represent a high-value portfolio of innovative specialty materials.

Work in an entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Collaborate with leading global chemical manufacturers and industrial customers.

Contribute directly to business expansion and market development in France.

Benefit from long-term career development within an international organization.