Attractive salary package with company car
For our client, an international B2B player specializing in communication, security and mission‑critical solutions, we are looking for a Channel Account Manager & Business Development to accelerate market expansion in France.This key role complements an existing Senior Channel Account Manager and focuses on business development, partner activation, new vertical markets and the promotion of new technologies, while contributing to the long‑term structuring of the French Channel ecosystem.
Company Background
Our client is a Value‑Added Distributor of radio communication, wireless and security solutions, serving professional B2B customers exclusively through a selective indirect Channel model.With more than 20 years of experience and a strong position in its historical markets, the group has recently launched its commercial operations in France. The French entity is now entering a growth acceleration phase, with clear priorities around:
expanding the Channel partner network,opening new vertical markets,driving adoption of innovative communication technologies.
The organization is lean and agile, with a flat hierarchy, strong autonomy, and direct access to top management.
Your Mission
As Channel Account Manager & Business Development – France, you play a central role in driving business growth and market expansion, working closely with the CEO and in strong coordination with the Senior Channel Account Manager.Your mission is to:
Develop business through Channel partners and new market initiativesGenerate demand and qualified leads for the partner ecosystemAccelerate adoption of new technologies and solutionsOpen and structure new vertical marketsContribute actively to the long‑term Channel strategy in France
Your Responsibilities
Channel Account Management
Develop, onboard and manage Channel partners (integrators, VARs, distributors)Activate new partners, particularly within targeted vertical marketsAct as a key operational contact for partners regarding opportunities and projectsSupport partners on:
customer projects,tenders and RFPs,demonstrations and solution presentations
Contribute to partner enablement through training, field support and joint customer visits
Business Development & Market Expansion
Identify and develop new business opportunities with end customersGenerate leads for Channel partners through:
customer visits and targeted prospecting,events, trade shows and demos,market research and sector analysis
Drive expansion into new verticals, such as:
hospitalitytransportationretailindustry and critical infrastructure
Promote strategic technologies and solutions (e.g. advanced communication platforms and ecosystems)
Coordination & Performance
Work in close alignment with the Senior Channel Account Manager (accounts and partner segmentation)Co‑define sales action plans and priorities with the CEOTrack business development performance (leads, opportunities, conversions, ROI)Monitor market trends and competitive positioning
What You Bring
Confirmed experience in B2B sales, Channel sales or Business DevelopmentSolid understanding of indirect sales and distribution modelsExposure to telecommunications, radio communications, IT or mission‑critical solutionsStrong field‑sales and opportunity‑generation mindsetExcellent relationship‑building and partner‑oriented approachAbility to work autonomously while contributing to a team dynamicEntrepreneurial spirit, result‑driven and solution‑orientedFluent French; professional English required (German is a plus)Willingness to travel extensively across France (approx. 50%)Ideally based in Alsace or able to commute regularly
What We Offer
A key growth role within a rapidly expanding French subsidiaryStrong complementarity with an experienced Senior Channel Account ManagerDirect collaboration with the CEO and real influence on the French strategyAn entrepreneurial, agile environment with high autonomyExposure to innovative and high‑value communication technologiesFlexible organization: home office, field activity and Alsace office presenceAttractive compensation package, including:
competitive fixed salaryperformance‑based variable componentcompany car according to seniorityadditional benefits and incentives
Long‑term career development opportunities as the French business scales-
ContactPhilippe BILDÉAntal International Paris
[email protected]/recruitment/france-paris-bsc