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vanRaam is seeking a Manager Sales for France to lead its operations, drive growth, and shape the company’s strategic expansion in one of its most important markets.

The role goes beyond team management, focusing on developing a high-performing commercial organization, strengthening customer experiences, and building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing sales and commercial team in France.
• Define and implement market-specific growth strategies aligned with the company’s vision.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and headquarters to reach growth targets.
• Manage relationships with dealers, distributors, and retail partners, including contract negotiations and sales support.
• Oversee product portfolio management, marketing campaigns, and customer satisfaction efforts in France.
• Ensure legal compliance, financial forecasting, budget control, and cost-effective commercial activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of proven experience in building and leading customer-focused organization
• Strong sales expertise with a track record of driving revenue growth.
• Hands-on, results-driven leadership style with strong analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Experience across sales, account management, marketing, customer success, and business development.
• Skilled in building organizational structures during growth phases.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; fluent in French and English (Dutch is a plus).
• International exposure and cultural understanding of the French market.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset.
• Experience in the bicycle industry is not required, but enthusiasm for the field is highly valued.

What vanRaam Offers You

• A challenging position with a lot of freedom
• An open-door policy within the company
• Super fun staff parties