Sales Manager (French Speaker)

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales or business development within the hotel technology landscape (PMS and Payment)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• German and English proficiency is required
• Knowledge of the French market
• Willingness to travel within the designated sales territory

What the job involves

• We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our sales team as a Business Development Manager focus on the French market. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales activities within a specific, regionally defined area.
• Key responsibilities include all tasks related to customer relationship management, such as proposal creation, product presentations, and the development and implementation of an individual sales strategy within your designated market.
• Expand and secure the company's market position within the designated sales territory
• Take sales responsibility for specific postal code areas in terms of acquiring new customers
• Actively upsell Planet products to new and assigned customer base
• Conduct contract negotiations
• Plan and conduct product presentations on‑site or remotely for prospects and existing customers
• Provide advice on our products and new developments to prospects
• Independently handle written and telephone correspondence within the scope of duties
• Prepare and follow up on offers
• Serve as a point of contact for customer inquiries regarding offers, contracts, and products
• Liaise with other departments and our sales partners
• Support and participate in industry‑specific events, trade fairs, and marketing activities
• Maintain sustainable personal customer relationships
• Serve as a contact person for customers regarding cross‑departmental customer interests
• Monitor competitors
• Gather customer feedback and conduct market research