German Speaking Sales Manager

Ultimate Products (Leading Retail Consumer Goods Brand House and PLC business) is currently experiencing fantastic success off the back of our branded strategy and has seen turnover rise to almost £200m in just 3 years. As we set our sights on exceeding £300m within the next 3-5 years, we're seeking dynamic individuals to join us on this exciting journey within our European sales team. Strategically located near Charles De Gaulle Airport at JJA Business Complex on Paris’s outskirts lies our impressive 10k square foot mega showroom, already experiencing a large footfall of customers attending. The showroom showcases our fantastic, branded product ranges, perfect for the French and European retail markets, with Retail Buyers already visiting on a regular basis. We have innovative product ranges under well-known brands like SALTER, BELDRAY, PROGRESS, PETRA and RUSSELL HOBBS , a full implemented supply chain infrastructure capable of servicing the biggest retailers in Europe and the senior management team with ambition to be the best European Supplier to retail. As a result, we are looking to expand our European Sales team by building a team of experienced Salespeople who have knowledge and relationships of key French European Customers such as: To use existing customer relationships and retail knowledge to successfully open and grow business in one or more of the customers listed above across multiple product categories and tiers To promote and sell a wide variety of Branded Consumer Goods to these customers in order to generate large volume orders. To share market knowledge and customer retail insight with the company, our product teams and senior management To attend key customer meetings at our showrooms in Paris, Manchester (UK), China (Guangzhou), Holland and Hong Kong as required. In time, to help lead and drive the French sales team of the future. At least 3-5 years’ experience of completing a similar sale, account management role where you have developed business and achieved sales (in excess of €8m per year) within a retail consumer setting To have knowledge and experience of account managing one or more of the major retail customers stated above, understanding their requirements and buying/supply chain processes To have established relationships with key contacts at one or more of the French retailers listed above To be able to competently communicate in languages including English and French. The role offers a very competitive salary package, additional benefits, bonus schemes and fantastic career progression to senior or leadership positions whilst working with some of the biggest retail consumer goods brands and retailers. Those that take up these roles will be our future European Sales Directors Further Information on UP View our Corporate Overview Video - View our Mega Showroom - Visit our website for more information.

Location: Paris, FR

Posted Date: 1/15/2025