Sales Director, Area France

Description PERFORMANCE | COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE You will ensure that strategy translates into measurable business performance. Your responsibilities will include: ▪️ Setting clear sales and revenue targets. ▪️ Monitoring commercial KPIs and business performance. ▪️ Ensuring effective customer portfolio management. ▪️ Identifying areas for improvement and adjusting priorities when needed. ▪️ Driving process improvements and commercial excellence. ▪️ Working closely with Customer Service, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure an outstanding customer experience and effective receivables management. STRATEGIC PROJECTS | SHAPING THE FUTURE Beyond day-to-day commercial performance, you will contribute to and lead local and regional strategic initiatives focused on: Innovation • Efficiency • Cost optimization • Organizational effectiveness • Business transformation You will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at both local and regional level and contribute to the future development of Hapag-Lloyd in France. THE PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a leader who combines commercial ambition, strategic thinking and strong people leadership. You bring: ✔️ Significant experience in shipping, transportation, logistics or supply chain . ✔️ Proven success leading commercial teams and delivering strong business results. ✔️ At least 5 years of leadership experience in a senior management role . ✔️ Experience managing complex customer relationships and commercial negotiations. ✔️ A strong commercial mindset and customer-focused approach. ✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ✔️ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. ✔️ The ability to translate business strategy into operational execution. ✔️ A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across local, regional and global organizations. Professional fluency in French and English is required. WHY JOIN HAPAG-LLOYD? This is more than a Sales leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape the commercial future of a global logistics leader , influence strategic decisions, strengthen customer partnerships and lead a talented organization in a dynamic international environment. If you are ready to combine business growth, customer excellence and people leadership to make a real impact in the French market... WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. Location: Le Havre, France #HapagLloyd #SalesDirector #Leadership #Sales #Logistics #Shipping #SupplyChain #CommercialExcellence #CustomerCentricity #PeopleLeadership #France #CareerOpportunity