Sales Manager

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

As the Sales Manager in Paris, France, this senior role is accountable for shaping sales strategy and delivering measurable outcomes across the business. The position partners closely with cross‑functional leaders, drives operational excellence, and scales processes to support growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set a clear multi‑year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics.
• Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance.
• Grow pipeline quality, win rates, and account expansion through enablement and tooling.
• Build data‑driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement loops.
• Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed.
• Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities.
• Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos.

To learn more about Keller, please see: https://www.kellerexecutivesearch.com/executive-recruitment-headhunters-france-paris-marseille-and-toulouse/

Ce poste est au sein de Keller Executive Search et non chez l’un de ses clients.

En tant que Sales Manager à Paris, France, ce rôle senior définit la stratégie Sales et délivre des résultats mesurables. Le poste implique une collaboration étroite avec la direction, l’excellence opérationnelle et la mise à l’échelle des processus.

Responsabilités clés :

• Définir une stratégie pluriannuelle et la décliner en plans trimestriels avec indicateurs.
• Encadrer les équipes avec un leadership fondé sur le coaching et la sécurité psychologique.
• Mettre en place des rituels pilotés par la donnée et l’amélioration continue.
• Gérer budgets et fournisseurs ; négocier des contrats équilibrant valeur, risque et rapidité.
• Concevoir des processus conformes aux lois locales et aux politiques internes.
• Coopérer avec Ventes, Marketing et RH pour exécuter les priorités.

• Représenter la fonction auprès de la direction générale.

Pour en savoir plus sur Keller : https://www.kellerexecutivesearch.com/executive-recruitment-headhunters-france-paris-marseille-and-toulouse/

Requirements

• 7+ years in progressively senior roles within the relevant discipline; experience leading managers.
• Demonstrated success building scalable processes and delivering against OKRs.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; fluency with data tools and business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable local laws, standards, and industry best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications are advantageous.

Exigences :

• 7+ ans d’expérience progressive, dont management de managers.
• Réussites avérées dans la mise en place de processus scalables et l’atteinte d’OKR.
• Solide sens analytique et financier.
• Excellente communication auprès des parties prenantes.
• Connaissance des lois et normes locales.
• Diplôme Bac+3 minimum ; Bac+5/certifications appréciés.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: € 78,000–95,000 EUR
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.

Avantages :

• Rémunération : € 78,000–95,000 EUR
• Opportunités de développement professionnel.
• Culture : structure plate avec accès direct aux décideurs ; communication ouverte.
• Couverture médicale complète.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.

Compliance with Law:
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Égalité des chances :
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Diversité :
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Protection des données :
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Équité salariale :
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Santé et sécurité :
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Conformité :
Les pratiques respectent les lois et règlements applicables dans la juridiction d’emploi.

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