Sales manager

🌟 We're Hiring: Sales Manager B2B – South Europe (based in France)

📍 Location Grenoble, France | 🕒 Full-time | 🌍 International Scope


Ready to lead a passionate sales team and shape the future of sustainable solutions in horticulture and sports? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Sales Manager B2B to be the team captain of 6 sales professionals across South Europe. This role will be instrumental in structuring and executing the go-to-market strategy for both existing markets and new business lines. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing forecasts, coaching the sales team, and supporting key account management.



💡 About Lumiforte

At Lumiforte, we develop, produce, and sell high-performance coatings for greenhouses and line marking products for sports fields. With strong brands like ReduSystems, Sudlac, Coat FX, and Selectline, we are market leaders trusted in over 70 countries worldwide.

With production facilities in Baarle-Nassau (Netherlands) and Echirolles (France), we serve distributors, wholesalers, and contractors globally. Innovation, sustainability, and teamwork are the pillars of our success — and we’re proud to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work.



🚀 Your Mission

As Sales Manager B2B – South Europe, you’ll lead a team of 6 professionals across the region. You'll shape and execute our go-to-market strategy, drive sales performance, and help unlock new business potential.


🔑 Key Responsibilities

🧭 Leadership & Team Management

* Lead, inspire, and coach a high-performing sales team.
* Provide hands-on, in-field coaching to boost performance.
* Monitor KPIs and align efforts with company goals.


📈 Sales Strategy & Go-to-Market Execution

* Build and implement market strategies for existing and new product lines.
* Identify and seize growth opportunities.
* Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, and Operations teams for a seamless execution.
* Align with Commercial Area Manager and Commercial Manager Line Marking.


📊 Forecasting & Performance Management

* Manage accurate forecasting and pipeline tracking.
* Develop performance dashboards and reporting processes.
* Ensure targets are strategically aligned with our business goals.


🤝 Key Account Management & Business Development

* Support the team in managing and expanding key accounts.
* Build strong relationships with major clients.
* Drive long-term value through customer satisfaction and innovation.

👤 Who Are You?


Qualifications & Skills

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commercial Economics or related field.
* 5+ years of B2B sales management experience.
* Proven ability to lead and develop remote teams.
* Strong strategic thinking and forecasting skills.
* Solid experience with distributor networks and key account management.


Languages

* Fluent in English and French. Italian is a big plus.


Other

* Willing to travel across the region.
* Idealley you are located within a radius of 100 kilometers from Echirolles. Living near a major international airport is helpful.
* Analytical, structured, and hands-on mindset.


📍 Location & Reporting

* Hybrid: Work remotely and from our Echirolles (France) office (at least 2 days/week).
* Reports hierachly to the General Manager Lumiforte EMEA SAS and functionally to the CCO Horticulture.


🎯 Ready to grow with us?

Become part of an international company where your expertise truly matters. Join Lumiforte and help us light the way to a more sustainable and innovative future.


What We Offer:

* Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;
* Opportunities for professional growth and development;
* A dynamic and collaborative work environment;
* The chance to work with a leading company in horticultural and line marking innovation.


Are you interested?

If you are passionate about our industry and love building strong client relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail your CV and a cover letter in English to HR Manager Michel Kooiman at: michel.kooiman@lumiforte.com.


Join Lumiforte and help us shape the future of sustainable horticulture!

👉 Apply now or reach out for more information. Let’s grow together!