Our client is an innovative and dynamic SME, an independent leader in the ‘Made in France’ hygiene and personal care sector. Specialising in organic, natural and ecological products for everyday use, the company has made a name for itself with its iconic brands and its strong presence in the mass retail, organic, pharmacy and online markets, both in France and internationally. The company stands out for its societal commitment to promoting more virtuous consumption, while protecting people and the environment. It is recognised for its agile SME spirit and its ambition to grow on international markets.

Our client is looking for an Export Sales Director based in Paris area with expertise in large and medium-size RETAIL OUTLETS ( Hypermarket, Supermarket ) to support its ambitious international development. This role involves driving international development with a strategic focus on mass and selective distribution channels.

Reporting to one of the founders and a member of the Management Committee, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Analysing markets and defining the international sales strategy in line with the company's overall strategy (marketing and distribution channels, marketing zones, setting up subsidiaries).
• Arguing and justifying the export strategy to General Management.
• Drawing up and managing an Export Business Plan in conjunction with General Management and the Finance Department.
• Analysing economic, commercial and financial results and assessing the profitability of export activities in relation to the objectives set.
• Creation and management of dashboards and monitoring tools (sales, profitability) and implementation of corrective actions.
• Implementing and managing sales policy.
• Developing and implementing marketing and communication policies in conjunction with the head office teams. Drawing up sales aids for customers, subcontractors, wholesalers and sales staff.
• Recruiting, managing and coordinating export sales teams.
• Defining and running an economic and competitive monitoring process to anticipate changes in the hygiene and personal care markets and consumer trends in target markets.

Profile required

• Higher education with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the FMCG sector, with a focus on hygiene and personal products.
• Demonstrated success in managing large and medium-size RETAIL OUTLETS ( Hypermarket, Supermarket )
• Proven knowledge of international markets, particularly the Eurozone, UK and China.
• Strong customer/results orientation and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proven experience in team management and an appetite for negotiation.
• Fluent/bilingual written and spoken French and English. Fluency in a third foreign language would be a plus.

Salary:: +/- 120 k€ + Bonus based on performance

We are offering you the opportunity to join a fast-growing company and take part in a real entrepreneurial adventure. If successful, this position could lead you to manage one or more foreign subsidiaries.

If you are a daring and creative challenger, ready to contribute to the international expansion of a dynamic company in highly competitive markets, we would be delighted to receive your application.