Head of Sales France (All Genders)
Core
Build ahead's retail presence and distribution in France from scratch, establishing partnerships with major buying groups and managing field sales structures.
Role type
Head of Sales (Greenfield Market Entry)
Builds
Retail distribution network, field sales structure, and long-term partnerships with national buying groups
Domain
FMCG / Snacking / French Grocery Retail
Required skills
FMCG sales experience, French grocery retail expertise, market building in start-ups, network with French retail buyers, decision-maker negotiation, entrepreneurial mindset
Preferred skills
Better-for-you/health food experience, parapharmacy channel experience, category management background
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build strategic relationships with national buying groups (Carrefour, Leclerc, etc.), develop go-to-market strategy and pricing, build local field sales structure, manage merchandising partners, take ownership of France P&L
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC