Sales Representative- Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes

Are you driven by customer satisfaction and eager to develop your career in a global company with over 60 years of innovation? CELO is looking for a Technical Project Sales for our Construction division.

The position will cover the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes region (Lyon, Saint‑Étienne, Grenoble, Villeurbanne, Clermont‑Ferrand, Annecy, Valence, Chambéry, Vénissieux, Bourg‑en‑Bresse, Roanne, Vichy et Aurillac).

What will you do?

• Manage the full sales cycle in your assigned area: from detecting customer needs to closing the sale and following up.
• Ensure sales growth and product rotation across different channels (construction sites, distributors and manufacturers).
• Plan and prepare objectives for each customer visit.
• Achieve the defined sales targets while optimising the costs associated with sales operations.
• Manage a portfolio of existing customers and prospect new ones within your territory.
• Negotiate volumes, introduction of new products, shelf space, displays and Pick&Mix solutions.
• Prepare quotations, track visits and monitor order status.
• Carry out product demonstrations and explain promotions, offers and guarantees.
• Record daily visit reports in the ERP and follow up monthly on your customer portfolio to detect deviations.
• Maintain and strengthen CELO’s corporate image, ensuring excellent customer service and providing solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Proactive, results‑oriented profile with strong customer focus.
• Experience in field sales, ideally in construction or technical products.
• Ability to manage a territory, build long‑term relationships and negotiate at different levels.
• High level of autonomy and ability to work independently, without needing constant social interaction or close supervision.
• User‑level experience with ERP/CRM and Office tools.
• Valid driving licence and availability to travel within the assigned area.
• Intermediate English level or Spanish.

Nice to have

• Medium or higher studies; engineering background is a plus.
• Training in sales techniques.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar sales position.

What do we offer?

• Company car.
• Sales bonus structure.
• The stability and close‑knit culture of a family‑owned company, combined with the opportunities of an international, growing group.
• A work environment that values efficiency, innovation and professional development.
• Multidisciplinary teams and the opportunity to participate in cross‑country projects.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where teamwork and cohesion are key.