In order to support the growth of our business unit, we are recruiting our future Technical Sales Manager Europe. 

Context and environment:

Hosted by S.I.Lesaffre, the Technical Sales Manager Europe is based at Leaf headquarters nearby Lille and provides products and technical services to the selected European markets of Leaf, primarily in the segment of the Fuel Ethanol industry.

Core Function:

Develop the sales of value-added yeast products in the segments of 1G and 2G fuel ethanol by leveraging the product and service offer of Leaf. You will be responsible for achieving the sales targets.

Duties:

Sales:

Develop a strong network of relationship in the Fuel Ethanol industry based on mutual respect.

Manage the sales and technical service of Leaf in Europe and ensure the customer satisfaction.  

Drive the development of new business opportunities both internally and externally.

Prepare the sales offers, negotiate deals and contract to their closure.

Technical service:

Visit existing customers based on their needs and provide best-in-class technical services leveraging the resources of Leaf.

Promotion

In collaboration with the Marketing team, prepare presentations for seminars, conferences, tradeshows and more. Assist the Marketing team in organization seminars and events. Participate actively to such events.

Master’s degree in Sciences or equivalent experience. A qualification in sales is a plus.

At least 5 years of experience in a technical position, an experience in sales is a plus.

Good statistical skills and experience in using statistics software.

Good oral and written communication skills and education in both English and French.