Country Manager France - Industrial machinery - English / French (m/f/d), Lyon

Our client is an internationally successful e-commerce company that deals in used machinery for metal and woodworking. To expand its business on the French market we are looking for a

Country Manager France - Industrial machinery - English / French (m/f/d), Lyon

Key responsibilities

• You are responsible for the local development of our client’s company structure in the region of Lyon and Southern France
• You manage the sales team on the French market and independently develop your own sales in close cooperation with the Director of Business Development in Europe
• You build strong partnerships and networks with key-accounts of the wood, metal and construction industry
• You take care of vendor acquisition and keep our existing vendors informed about purchase and sales options of used machinery
• You make contact to possible sellers of used machinery
• You are responsible for the initial viewing of projects in the wood working, metal and construction industry including a detailed description of the machinery
• In close cooperation with the Head of Operations & Director of Business Development Europe you develop sales strategies and evaluations

Expected profile

• You have an existing network and are eager to develop new market segments
• You have several years of professional experience in the metalworking or woodworking segment, e.g. as acquisition/ sales or project manager
• You are familiar with the online auction business
• You are keen on developing new markets and improving services
• You are an excellent networker and fluent in English and French
• You like to work independently; you’re organized and self-motivated
• You completed a technical or business management training or equivalent studies

Our offer

• Sustainable growth in a new market environment
• Company culture based on mutual respect and acknowledgment
• Flat hierarchies and quick decision making characterize the company’s way of working
• Home office based in Lyon area

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