French Speaking General Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £120000 - £140000 per annum + Bonus, Car, Pension, Healthcare
- Closing date
- 26 Dec 2024
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
- The French Speaking General Manager will inherit a commercial team spread across Europe
- Strategically you will lead the growth of this luxury brand
Client Details
A globally recognised luxury brand with European origins, this prestigious company is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and refined lifestyle products. Renowned for its iconic and premium accessories, the brand seamlessly combines heritage with modern innovation. With a strong presence across the UK and Europe, it epitomises sophistication, exclusivity, and timeless elegance, appealing to those who appreciate quality and luxury.
Description
- Sales Strategy: Develop and implement a European sales strategy, focusing on high-growth markets and luxury retail channels.
- Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with European distributors, premium retailers, and key accounts to maximise revenue and brand exposure.
- Market Insights: Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities and refine sales approaches.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and supply chain, to deliver seamless brand experiences.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets, forecasts, and sales targets, ensuring delivery against ambitious growth objectives.
- Brand Advocacy: Represent the brand at key European events, trade shows, and high-level meetings, showcasing its luxury heritage and values.
Profile
- Extensive sales leadership experience within the premium food or drinks sector, with a strong understanding of European luxury markets and consumer preferences.
- Language Skills: Fluent French and English are essential. Additional European languages are a bonus.
- Commercial Expertise: A proven track record of delivering growth, managing complex negotiations, and building long-term partnerships.
- European Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of European markets, including distribution networks, retail channels, and regulatory landscapes.
- Leadership Skills: Inspirational and results-driven, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel regularly across Europe to maintain and grow client relationships.
Job Offer
Basic Salary c£140,000
Performance related bonus
Benefits
Company
Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.
Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!
Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us
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