The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for setting the direction and achieving the desired sales results in France. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate his/her ability to drive a sales team and influence change with both distributors and contractors.

Responsibilities include the development & implementation of a strategic sales plan to grow sales and market share.

• Manage and develop best-in-industry sales team.
• Work closely with Specification and Marketing team to support sales growth objective.
• Manage the distribution network necessary for growing product & service sales.
• Establish positive and long-term relationships with key stakeholders at distributor and contractor level.
• Recommend and implement differentiating sales strategies, programs and promotions.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, customer trends, market analysis, pricing dynamics and competition.
• Collaborate effectively with all sales, service and operations teams to meet objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate level degree (BA, BS, Engineering)
• 8+ years of experience in sales, including key account and sales team management.
• Minimum 5 years management experience with proven record to inspire and motivate.
• Demonstrated success & experience in B2B sales environment.
• Fluent business level proficiency in English and French.
• Ability to achieve results individually and through team leadership and a route to market network.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and influencing skills.
• The role is to be based in France, with the total travel 50%-70% of your time, visiting clients and partners. Occasional travel outside the region also required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree, MBA or similar.
• Irrigation market experience