Country Sales Director France

Montbonnot Saint Martin, FRA, 38330Full-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead Eaton's French country operations as both Sales Director and Managing Director of the legal entity, driving P&L, strategic sales growth, and stakeholder management in the electrical sector.

Role type

Senior General Manager / Country Sales Director

Builds

Strategic sales plans, sales organization, and P&L for French legal entities

Domain

Electrical industry (Data Center, IT Channel, C&I Buildings)

Required skills

Senior B2B sales leadership, P&L accountability (€150m+), strategic sales planning, large team leadership, French & English fluency, electrical industry knowledge, C-suite customer negotiation, legal compliance, HSE mindset

Preferred skills

Master's degree, experience in Data Center/IT/C&I Buildings, works council presidency experience, data-driven leadership style

Technologies

Salesforce, CPQ, PowerBI

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with EMEA vision; manage P&L and budgetary targets for French entities; lead multi-segment sales teams; act as legal representative for contracts and employee relations; negotiate with unions and works councils; enhance customer satisfaction and digital tool adoption; identify acquisition opportunities.

Seniority

Senior, C-suite level

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.