Your challenge as Head of Sales FranceBased in the Lille area, you take full ownership of the French business and P&L, responsible for volumes, gross margin and the people who deliver them. You lead the acquisition, account management and customer service teams, co-create the French growth strategy and translate it into concrete plans and results. You motivate and develop a multi-layer commercial organization, spot and grow talent and strengthen the leadership team where needed. You also develop partnerships and act as a key link with international stakeholders across the group.
Who is our clientOur client is a well-established international group providing mobility solutions to B2B customers, with a strong and fast-growing position in the SME market in Europe. In France the company is focused on scaling its business, and with a small market share today the growth potential is significant. The priorities are clear: grow clients and volumes, expand the partner network and build a high-performing commercial organization.
Why we want to meet youYou have at least 5 years of experience leading high-volume sales teams, ideally with P&L responsibility, and you know how to coach and develop people in multi-layer teams. You bring a solid background in high-volume B2B sales to SMEs, experience in mobility, transport or adjacent sectors is a strong plus. You’re entrepreneurial and hands-on, you think strategically but act quickly and you thrive where change is constant. As a leader you’re demanding but fair and you know when to celebrate success. You’re fluent in French and a strong professional level of English is a must, as you’ll work closely with international colleagues and stakeholders.
What makes this role specialThis is more than a sales leadership role, it’s the chance to take ownership of a business with real growth potential and a direct impact on its future. You get the space and trust to shape your scope, grow your team as the business grows and drive change, in a fast-moving international environment that invests in people and offers room to grow your career nationally or internationally.
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