Sales Manager Optics Europe

RefEOM0095
CountryFrance
CityAcigné
Business GroupEnergy Materials
Business UnitElectro-Optic Materials
 


Job Description

The sales manager Europe has the first line contact with the European customer basis, and targets growing revenues and solid profitability in the European market. He/She structures and manages the multi-layered relationship with the customers. He supports the strategic and budgetary planning of the business line.


Main reponsibilities

- Manages existing customer base to secure and grow business. This includes negotiation and managing of sales contracts.
 
-Lead generation and follow-up to grow the customer base in line with the Business Line strategy. This includes the management of a sales pipeline, and the development of a European distributor network.
 
- Tracks and optimizes the profitability of the different product lines  (eg through product segmentation, development of price strategies, …). 

- Offers guidance to the sales back-office assuring the correct and timely processing and follow-up of sales quotations and the correct and timely execution of sales and raw material purchasing contracts. Supports the interaction between sales office and the wider team.
 
- Contributes to the definition of the commercial strategy and budget planning.
 
- Contributes to the definition and execution of the marketing communication.
 
- Reports on progress against budget. This includes the development of follow-up and reporting systems, allowing for an accurate view on sales performance.


Profile

Functional requirements  (Education, years of experience in different areas, technical skills …)
1. Education:
- University degree (commercial degree, engineering/technology degree is an asset).
2. Technical skills:
- Demonstrated affinity with the application domain of the products and their use.
- Acquaintance with IT and electronic marketing tools
3. Managerial skills:
- Driven, result oriented, service minded.
- Strong English verbal communication skills (internal and external, networker)
- Negotiation skills combined with a good understanding of business principles

Personal skills (Behavioural competencies)
- Technical affinity
- Negotiation skill and business sense
- Strong communication and networking skill
- Team player
- Motivated and able to motivate