Sales Operation Manager
Lead the growth of a French B2B operation! We're hiring an Operations Manager to boost revenue, break silos, and drive strategic expansion. Fluent French & cross-functional experience required.
THE CLIENT
The New Operations Manager will play a crucial role in expanding our company’s client base and increasing revenue in France, promoting collaboration, and eliminating silos. As a proactive and exemplary leader, the ideal candidate will effectively navigate mainly a B2B environment to drive both business growth and team success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement strategic business development accordingly with the country manager and the sales director plans to meet revenue targets and expand market presence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners to identify and qualify opportunities.
- Visit key customers with the Sales Director and prepare regular reports on business development activities.
- Lead the growth and EBITDA of the French office in line with budgetary goals accordingly with the country manager
The role can evolve in time and include the responsibilities below :
- Conduct monthly managers' meetings to communicate objectives and set SMART goals.
- Develop managers to maximize their potential and meet with key suppliers to challenge them.
- Play a cross-functional role to strengthen ties between teams and managers.
- Prepare and present monthly P&L, stock reports, and outcomes to senior management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Master’s degree in business/ or finance/engineering desire.
- Demonstrated success in business development and sales.
- Mandatory experience in cross-functional management.
- Superior negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
- Native proficiency in French and strong command of English, both written and spoken.
- Proven experience in developing new business and maintaining client relationships.
- Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, presentation, as well as strong conceptual and analytical abilities.
- Solution-oriented mindset with the capability to work effectively with senior management.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% within France and Europe as required.
- Strong leadership qualities to guide a team towards success and growth.
- Department
- Sales & Business Development
- Locations
- Lyon, France
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Sales Operation Manager
Lead the growth of a French B2B operation! We're hiring an Operations Manager to boost revenue, break silos, and drive strategic expansion. Fluent French & cross-functional experience required.
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