Area Sales Manager (all genders) Southern France

Area Sales Manager (all genders) Southern France

The Sales department is responsible for shaping successful customer relationships and partnerships and makes a significant contribution to BORA's continuous sales growth. The focus is on strategic development through growth initiatives in the areas of product innovation, internationalization and digitalization, as well as on optimizing our operational excellence towards retail partners and end customers. Our diverse, international team consists of enthusiastic colleagues who ensure intensive support for our global growth markets

Your tasks

• Develop concepts for tapping into specific markets in order to successfully develop BORA in the designated sales area Southern France / Côte D´Azur
• Identify and acquire potential partners
• Personally visit customers and distribution partners
• Organise and run training courses
• Develop and implement sales and marketing measures with budget responsibility
• Take responsibility for exhibitions at local trade fairs with selected distribution partners
• Develop the local CRM system on the basis of the BORA IT system
• Attend international meetings at the head office as well as international trade fairs
• Regularly report to the head office

Your profile

• Completed vocational training or degree, ideally with a focus on international management, sales or marketing
• Professional experience in sales desired, ideally in the kitchen sector
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strategic skills and strong conceptual abilities
• Assertiveness and negotiation skills
• Travel activity required
• Fluent English and French language skills required
• We kindly ask to send your CV in English

We are offering

• Individual development and career opportunities
• Further training opportunities e.g. language courses and internal training portal
• Flexible working hours model
• International, cooperative working environment and flat hierarchies
• Modern work equipment and company car
• Common experiences at company events, training courses and team events etc.
• Professional trainings at our headquarters in Germany and Austria

Applicants FAQ

• What documents should an impactful application include? Cover letter, CV incl. a photo and certificates (training / college / employment).
• How can I send my application to BORA? To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible, please send all application documents, stating your desired salary and earliest start date, preferably via our online application form. You can find this under the job descriptions. If this is technically impossible, please send your documents to
• How much time do I have to apply for an open position at BORA? Our careers page is constantly being updated. All posts advertised are vacant and applications can be submitted at any time via our online form.
• Is it worth sending a speculative application? We are always happy to receive speculative job applications. Send us your full application documents together with your salary expectations and details of your earliest possible start date. We will then assess your application to see if there is a suitable position in the company. Submit a speculative application
• What exactly does the application process at BORA involve? When you see a job description that suits you on our website, you can send us all of your application documents via our online application form. After submitting your online application, you will receive confirmation of receipt. This means that we have successfully received you application. Depending on the position, personal interviews take place at our sites in Niederndorf or Raubling, or online.
• How does the selection process at BORA work? As a rule, one team member of the recruiting team and the person in charge of the respective department are involved in the initial interview. In this case, it is important to get to know you as an individual. What are your strengths and personal goals? If the first interview goes well, you will be invited to a second one. After the second interview, you often have the chance to gain an insight into the future working day / role through a trial period in which you can meet the team.
• What is the minimum period for an internship at BORA? Internships at BORA should be at least 16 weeks, preferably longer, and be mandatory. This is because our interns have the chance to work independently and carry out their own projects.
• What is the BORA applicant pool? If you submit an application to BORA but the position does not align with your qualifications and personal goals, we include your application documents in our applicant pool, with your consent. This means that we can contact you as soon as a new vacancy is advertised that aligns with your qualifications and goals.
• How important is it to have the qualifications required in the job description? Even if your previous work experience does not fully meet our requirements in terms of qualifications, you are still welcome to apply. We assess each and every application thoroughly, taking them into account for positions other than those advertised. Life isn’t always straightforward. Please be honest about your previous work in your CV. At BORA, we see our employees as individuals. Any application is worth submitting.

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