Area Sales Manager France (m/f/d)

Sales is your passion? You enjoy building and maintaining customer relationships? Then join WEICON as our new Area Sales Manager for France!

At WEICON, we develop, produce, and distribute chemical specialty products for all areas of industry. Our portfolio includes special adhesives and sealants, technical sprays, and high-performance assembly pastes and greases for production, repair, maintenance, and servicing. In addition to our chemical products, we also design and manufacture high-quality stripping tools – 100% made in Germany.

We’re proud of our international presence, with ten subsidiaries worldwide, over 120 distribution partners, and more than 300 employees. But internationality at WEICON means more than just global reach – it also means interculturality. At our headquarters in Münster, colleagues from many nations work together, speaking a variety of languages. Anyone new to WEICON will quickly notice: our culture is open, respectful, and welcoming – like a big family.

Just like our team, the opportunities for growth at WEICON are diverse. Everyone has the same chance to take part in exciting projects, contribute new ideas, grow within the team, or pursue personal development.

So, what are you waiting for? We’re excited to hear from you!

• Support and further develop existing customer relationships – both from our German office and directly on-site in France (traveling up to 50% per month)
  
• Independent acquisition of new customers and distributors, with a focus on building long-term business relationships
  
• Providing technical advice and conducting product presentations and trainings
  
• Preparation of offers, sales and contract negotiations through to final agreement
  
• Market and competitor analysis
  
• Participation in national and international trade fairs
  
• Close cooperation with the French sales colleagues as well as the product management and marketing team
  
• Preparation of reports for sales management

• Experience in international sales, ideally in the field of technical products
  
• Very good knowledge of French, ideally at native speaker level
  
• Very good written and spoken English
  
• Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not required.
  
• Completed commercial apprenticeship or business degree preferred
  
• Strong communication skills and a confident, extroverted personality
  
• Independent, well-structured working style and a high willingness to travel.
  
• Ability to work in a team and the motivation to actively drive WEICON forward

We want our employees to feel comfortable at work! How seriously we take this is reflected in the many benefits we offer. Here’s a small preview:

• enjoy flexible working hours, remote work options, and hassle-free vacation planning
• our Urban Bistro offers healthy snacks and balanced meals
• attractive extra benefits such as Christmas and vacation bonuses, capital-forming payments, and much more
• 30 days of vacation, plus time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve – with additional special leave for personal occasions
• from pool to mini-golf – your lunch break can become a daily highlight
• we care about your health – whether it’s physiotherapy, a Hansefit membership, bike leasing, or ergonomic workspaces
• an international brand on a growth path with a strong image
• varied and diverse tasks
• thorough onboarding from day one
• short communication paths and flat hierarchies
• working as equals with plenty of room to contribute your ideas
• a relaxed working atmosphere in a dynamic, supportive, and flexible team
• opportunities to satisfy your thirst for knowledge through internal and external training sessions

Marie Gedicke 
Tel. 0251 - 9322 484
[email protected]