Area sales manager in adhesives

Hays is collaborating with a leading company in the chemical sector to find an Area Sales Manager for France to develop and strengthen the French market, especially in the south of the country. We are looking for someone with a commercial mindset, business orientation, and a desire to grow professionally within a project with room to develop, playing a key role in winning, recovering, and developing customers in this strategic market.

• Develop and consolidate the customer portfolio in France.
• Prospect commercially and generate new business opportunities.
• Recover and reactivate inactive accounts.
• Identify new sectors, customers, and product applications.
• Conduct regular sales visits and follow up with customers.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial offers.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Report on sales activity, sales performance, and opportunities identified in the market.
• Participate in trade fairs, events, and commercial activities when necessary.

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Trade, or a similar field.
• Advanced French, with the ability to communicate professionally in meetings and sales visits.
• Availability to travel regularly throughout France (3 days a week).
• Residence in the province of Barcelona or surrounding areas.
• An autonomous, proactive person with initiative and a customer-focused approach.
• Будет плюсом: Previous experience in technical sales in the chemical sector or related sectors will be valued; Experience or knowledge of adhesives, coatings, chemical specialties, or industrial raw materials is highly valued; Junior candidates with experience in Customer Service, Sales Back Office, Inside Sales, or internal sales roles who want to move into an external sales position will also be considered

• Join a project with potential for growth and professional development.
• Training and support during the integration period.
• Active participation in developing a strategic market for the company.
• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 17:00 (with a lunch break).
• Friday, 08:00 to 14:00.
• A dynamic, friendly working environment with a high degree of commercial autonomy.