Antal International is a global recruitment service firm established in 1992, headquartered in London (www.antal.com). With over 150 offices across 35+ countries spanning five continents and a team of more than 2,000 consultants, Antal delivers comprehensive recruitment solutions worldwide.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client.

A 100% European-owned brand specializing in the development and commercialization of high-quality LED lighting products (indoor, outdoor, and connected), rapidly expanding its presence across Europe. It delivers some of the most advanced lighting solutions on the market.

The product range caters to a wide variety of segments, including residential, office, architectural, retail, industrial, road, and street lighting, with connected technologies seamlessly integrated throughout the entire portfolio.

As a growing organization, our client provides motivated and ambitious individuals with valuable opportunities for career development and professional growth.

This position is responsible for unlocking the full potential of the French market. You will begin by commercially opening the market, and based on your personal initial success, you will take on the responsibility of building and leading a high-performing sales team.

The successful candidate is expected to have in-depth expertise in the French lighting market, supported by solid commercial experience. 

 

Main achievements/Missions/Objectives:

Strategy Development: Create and execute a tailored commercial strategy for the French market.

Customer Engagement: Spend three days weekly on customer-facing activities to build strong relationships.

Team Leadership: Recruit and manage a high-performing sales team to achieve business goals.

Partnership Management: Foster relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Marketing Collaboration: Partner with marketing to deliver campaigns that generate leads and drive sales.

Market Analysis: Identify growth opportunities through sales data and market trends.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with product, supply chain, and finance teams to align initiatives.

Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on sales performance to the executive team.

 

Qualification requirements:

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Experience: 7+ years in sales with a proven track record of driving revenue growth

Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing a sales team and collaborating effectively with other departments

Skills: Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills

Languages: Fluency in both French and English

Market Knowledge: In-depth expertise in the French lighting market