Field Sales Manager | French & English

Are you an experienced field sales professional with a strong background in FMCG and food industry expertise? We are looking for a Field Sales Manager with proven B2B sales capabilities on behalf of our client, a European meat products distributor

Key Responsibilities:

Account Management & Client Development

• Manage and grow existing client accounts within the French market
• Conduct regular field visits to client locations, building face-to-face relationships and understanding customer operations and business goals
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans and account strategies tailored to each client's needs
• Work with clients to expand their product portfolio, identifying opportunities for category growth

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract finalisation with clients
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to regional revenue growth
• Develop commercially sound proposals that create value for both clients and the company

Market Intelligence & Planning

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and demand signals within the assigned territory
• Conduct competitor research, including retail chain visits where appropriate, to understand market positioning
• Provide market feedback to internal teams to inform business strategy
• Plan and execute field visit schedules efficiently, clustering meetings by region to optimise travel

CRM & Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the SAP CRM system for all customer interactions and sales activities
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management
• Coordinate with customer care teams for order processing, logistics, and invoicing support

Internal Collaboration & Events

• Participate in sales team meetings, training sessions, and strategy sessions (typically once per month or once every 2 months)
• Attend relevant industry trade shows and exhibitions 
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and logistics teams to ensure seamless client support and product delivery

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 7-10 years of total sales experience, with at least 3 years in FMCG 
• Proven track record in B2B sales within FMCG, ideally with large companies 
• Experience selling to retail (supermarkets, hypermarkets), foodservice (HoReCa), or wholesale/distribution clients
• Valid driver's licence
• Comfortable with frequent field travel and independent remote working
• Fluency in English and French C2 level 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); SAP CRM experience is a plus
• Meat industry experience is highly preferred
• Understanding of European food market dynamics and buyer behaviour across multiple countries (highly preferred)

What We Offer:

• Base salary from €60,000 to €70,000 gross per year + 8% holiday allowance
• Quarterly commission: One monthly salary per quarter (performance-based)
• Car arrangement options: personal vehicle mileage reimbursement at €0.23 per kilometre OR monthly car allowance of €500
• All business travel expenses are covered
• Meal and incidental expenses during business travel reimbursed
• 24 days of annual leave
• Company laptop provided
• Mobile phone or personal subscription reimbursement
• Remote, field-based role with flexibility on location
• Office visits required for onboarding and periodic team meetings (once per month or once every 2 months)
• 7-month contract with 1-month probation, followed by a 1-year or permanent contract
• Exposure to an international commercial environment within a large-scale European food group
• Attendance at major European food industry trade shows

Interested? Feel free to apply or contact me for more information at eduardo@adamsrecruitment.com 

Please take into consideration that we can only consider applicants who are currently living in the Netherlands and who will NOT require a visa sponsorship now or in the future.