Sales Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Location: Based in France
Reports To: General Manager / Sales Director

Listgrove is retained by an international manufacturer of flexible packaging films. With over 50 years of experience, sites across Europe and global supply links, the company serves a wide range of markets.
To support continued growth, the company is hiring a Sales Manager based in France. This autonomous role offers the opportunity to shape and expand the French market.

 

Role Summary:

The Sales Manager will drive sales of POF shrink film in France, focusing on revenue growth, market expansion, and customer relationship management. This field-based role requires strong industry knowledge and a proven sales track record.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed targets across France.
• Build and sustain strong, long-term relationships primarily with end-users, while also managing connections with converters and distributors.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research and track competitor activity.
• Liaise with technical and production teams to align customer needs.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts and regular reports.
• Lead negotiations and manage contracts in line with company policy.
• Resolve customer issues promptly.

 

The Person:

• Self-motivated and results-driven with strong commercial awareness.
• Organised and analytical in planning and execution.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator with strong relationship skills.
• Target-focused and comfortable working independently.
• Willing to travel regularly across France.
• Daily reporting.
• Fluent in French (English and/or Italian are a plus)

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in shrink film or flexible packaging.
• Deep understanding of POF shrink film applications and production processes.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Daily reporting will form an essential part of the role to support tracking, coordination and performance management.

 

Key Skills:

• Strategic sales planning
  Business development & account management
  Negotiation and deal closing
  Market analysis
  Customer service

 

Location:

• Home-based in France, with frequent national travel.

 

Compensation:

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application

 

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland