Junior Sales Representative - France

Global Water Solutions (GWS) is seeking a talented and driven Junior Sales Representative, to join our passionate sales force in France, focusing on all the GWS products.

GWS is a leading global manufacturer of pressure tanks and water enhancement products including multi-function taps. We are fully dedicated to enhancing lives by providing innovative technologies and products that ensure access to clean water worldwide.

We are looking for a team player and result-driven professional with junior experience in sales or as technical sales representative. You will have a forte to strategize and understand market and consumer insights, having strong business ethics, with a proven record of exceeding sales and client satisfaction. If you have a hands-on attitude and enjoy travelling for work in an internationally growing company with flat hierarchies and amazing colleagues, we are keen to hear from you! 

At GWS, you will have international exposure with a dynamic and friendly environment. We foster a fair and achievement-oriented work culture, where employees are highly valued and motivated, encouraged to explore the full potential of their skillsets and grow further. Being a people-oriented organization, GWS nurtures a flexible, engaging, collaborative and yet challenging and autonomous work environment.  

The Junior Sales Representative - France, will play a pivotal role in driving the sales efforts for our Water Movement, Water Enhancement
Products, as well as our Quatreau Collection and will directly report to the Sales Representative – Luxembourg. This position will ideally be based in the West of France with good connections to Luxembourg and Paris.

Role and Responsibilities:

The position includes the following responsibilities: 

• Grow, develop and maintain the existing sales portfolio

• Perform Sales datamining and market intelligence activities specifically for the dedicated territory (online research, exhibitions, professional organisations)

• Actively prospecting new professional B2B accounts

• Strengthen our brand presence in the territory by representing the brand with professionalism, commitment and strong customer service skills

• Build customer loyalty through consistent follow-up and repeat visits. Extensive travel is a key part of this position

• Independently organise traveling routes, optimising the travel schedule and travel time

• Manage travel expenses against set budget

• Gain adequate technical knowledge of our products and their usage by continually reading and familiarising yourself with the usage of each product.

• Enter and update data in GWS CRM, including visitation reports, client feedback and follow-up information.

• Provide clear and accurate reporting of sales outcomes and activities to management

• Work closely with the sales team and Area Manager to achieve set objectives (monthly and annual sales targets)

• Ideally located in the West of France (Toulouse and Bordeaux and have good connections to Luxembourg and Paris)

Your Attributes:

• A minimum of 1 -2 years proven experience in physical product sales or as technical sales representative. Previous experience in a similar industry (Water treatment or water movement), would be a definite advantage.
• Hold a valid residence permit (titre de séjour) and/or a work authorization (autorisation de travail)

• Fluency in French is required, and English is recommended for all internal communication.  Other
  additional languages would be an advantage.

• Independent, detail-orientated and driven by a strong sales mindset, turning a “no” into a futuristic opportunity

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Excellent negotiation skills

• To be able to organise your work schedule 

• Free to travel extensively for business at least 2 weeks per month (60%)

• Excellent customer service skills

• Computer Literate

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary

• Company car

• Health Insurance as required by legislation

• Annual tiered bonus plan

• Positive, supportive working environment

How to Apply:

• Please visit the Global Water Solutions company website, go to the careers section, and apply for the position through our BambooHR platform.   
  https://globalwater.bamboohr.com/careers/

Last, but not least, if you’re curious to learn more about our products, feel free to visit our company website and LinkedIn page linked below

Website: https://www.globalwatersolutions.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Global Water Solutions - Where Water Gets Better