Key Account Manager – France

Company:

MasterSearch are currently working with a global mobility-tech company partnering with OEMs to revolutionise the automotive landscape.

Our client is looking for a French Market focused Sales Manager. In this strategic role, your focus will be on expanding our clients footprint in the French market, driving new business, nurturing customer relationships, and implementing growth strategies.

Reporting line – VP of Sales

Main responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Customer Relationship Management. Take a holistic approach to managing customer relationships, ensuring the expansion of existing accounts within the French market
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders in French organizations to understand their unique needs and deliver customized solutions
• Strategic Sales Ownership. Develop and implement targeted sales strategies, specifically tailored for the French market, with the aim of surpassing set targets
• Spearhead initiatives to establish the company as a premier provider within the automotive industry in France
• Market Insight and Business Development. Conduct thorough analyses of the French automotive market, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential challenges
• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities within the French automotive sector
• Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, considering the competitive landscape within the French automotive market
• Ensure agreements align with both the business objectives and the specific needs of French clients
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the company’s products, ensuring a deep technical knowledge
• Conduct compelling technical demonstrations, showcasing how solutions align with the specific requirements of French OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
• Take ownership of the RFQ/RFI process, ensuring timely and accurate responses tailored to French market requirements
• Prepare detailed and insightful sales reports and forecasts, emphasizing key performance indicators specific to the French market
• Provide strategic recommendations based on market trends and customer feedback

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a deep understanding of the cultural nuances within the French business environment
• Experience in infotainment product sales or similar product groups, development, and integration within the French automotive market
• Proven success in closing substantial deals ($5M+) specifically within the French automotive industry
• Established relationships with French Tier 1s and OEMs, such as Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën
• Entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with strong problem-solving and negotiation skillsPlease send your application to Rhys Masterson on: rmasterson@mastersearch.co.uk or call +44 207 101 9623.

  Thank you for considering this opportunity. We endeavour to respond to all applications, on some occasions this is not possible due to the volume, in this situation we will keep your profile and contact you should a suitable role come available.

Languages:

Fluent in French and English

Please send your application to Rhys Masterson on: rmasterson@mastersearch.co.uk or call +44 207 101 9623.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We endeavour to respond to all applications, on some occasions this is not possible due to the volume, in this situation we will keep your profile and contact you should a suitable role come available.