Sales Manager LED Freelance - Remote (French Speaker)

Are you a motivated freelance salesperson with experience in the LED market that is ready to independently take over a new market? Our client is an international LED light manufacturer that is looking for a Sales Manager that can unlock the French market for them. It is a B2B position where your main focus will be industrial manufacturers. Our clients´ headquarters are in China, with a large and expanding European market. For this role, you will be expected to travel – both within Europe and between Europe and China. Your responsibilities include lead generation and account management: expanding the clientele and making sure existing clients are properly taken care of. Interested to learn more? Feel free to send me a message or apply directly!

Although the position is remote, you are required to be located in France. Note: this is a freelance position.

Your responsibilities and impact working as Business Development Representative will be:

• Highlighting the top potential LED customers in target markets and providing information about their potential and opportunities for partnerships
• Communicate effectively on a daily basis with both clients in the EU and Sales in China to ensure clear understanding of customers need
• Contacting relevant LED businesses including new customers, past customers, and existing customers
• Providing support to the sales team and understanding the customer requirements
• Planning and managing cost effective and beneficial business trips to maximize the visibility within France by choosing and preparing successful customer visits

Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed in this role:

• Relevant experience in LED markets, experience within France is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in Sales/Business Development, preferably in a relevant field
• Effective and strong communication skills and the ability to make continuous use of technology to improve sales performance
• Being able to prioritize tasks to devote the appropriate time to strategic areas of importance
• A degree in Engineering/Business is a plus
• Willing to travel within France (60%) and to China
• Native level of French, and a minimum C1 level of English (both written and oral)