Territory Sales Manager France

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Join a respected company in industrial air filtration solutions, where you'll support key customer relationships and contribute to business growth in France.

This role works closely with our inbound sales organization in Terrassa (Spain) and cross-functional teams in Leuven (Belgium), in partnership with regional sales representatives and aftermarket managers.

The ideal candidate will be based in the Paris, Lyon, Nantes, or Dijon region.

• Working from your home office in France.

• Great opportunity for an outgoing, proactive and sales driven person to enter an expanding and evolving market for Industrial Solutions.

• Support and develop aftermarket sales in France with a focus on development of authorized distributors, OEMs, and key accounts.

• Conduct regular customer visits, including several overnight travels within the region.

• Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams in Terrassa and Leuven to develop tailored solutions for customers.

• Connect with new potential clients while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.

• Contribute to regional plans aligned with broader team goals.

• Work very closely with distributors to support their growth and ensure a positive customer experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experienced in technical sales within B2B industrial environments.

• Experience working with indirect sales channels and distributor partnerships.

• Self-motivated, quick thinker and hunter with the ability to manage time and tasks with care and reliability.

• Fluent in French and English

• Experience in industrial air filtration, aftermarket sales or similar fields.

• Familiarity with customer-specific applications and consultative sales approaches.

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