French speaking Sales Manager (Packaging)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Hybrid - approx. 2 days in the office
Salary: circa £50,000 plus bonus plus car
Ref: 742PK1
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A leading packaging manufacturer serving a range of sectors such as FMCG, food and drinks, HORECA (hotels, restaurants, cafes), agriculture, industrial manufacturing, logistics, medical, etc.
Main duties:
To cover existing key accounts and new business in France
The role:
- Develop new business and manage existing key accounts across France.
- Generate and qualify leads, converting them into long-term customers.
- Liaise with factories on pricing, testing, and margins.
- Coordinate with product managers and sales teams to ensure seamless customer support.
- Process purchase orders and track progress with customer service.
- Conduct regular client visits to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Analyse market data, recommend pricing strategies, and monitor sales forecasts.
- Support marketing expansion plans and contribute to competitive market analysis.
- Share product knowledge with the sales team and stay updated on packaging trends.
The candidate:
- Fluent in English and French to business level (written and spoken)
- Additional European languages such as Dutch, German, Spanish or Italian - Advantageous
- Experience in the sales of flexible packaging products for the food and catering, industrial, agricultural or hygiene sectors
- Self-driven, have the self-initiative, and responsible for growing the sales of packaging products in the region responsible for.
- Team player, dynamic, flexible, and adaptable to changes are key elements for success.
- Able to travel to France on a regular basis - driving licence required
The salary: circa £50,000 + bonus + car
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Work from home

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 742PK

Please refer the Job description for details