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Sales Director - Southern EU (FR/ES/IT) - based in Belgium

Belgium Permanent View Job Description
We are recruiting a hands-on Sales Director to take full ownership of Southern Europe (France, Spain, Italy). This leader will strengthen and grow the region, bring structure to the commercial organization, manage key distributor relationships personally, and guide a team of 5-6 sales representatives.

Updated on 10/02/2026

  • family-owned European manufacturer
  • Visible impact within the first year

About Our Client

The client is a well‑established, family-owned European manufacturer in the hospitality industry is expanding its footprint across Southern Europe. With production sites in two European countries, the company delivers premium, design‑led products to professional customers.

Job Description

  • Full P&L-style ownership of the region (FR / ES / IT)
  • Direct reporting line to the CEO; part of the management team
  • Strategic and operational mix: regional growth, team leadership, and key account management
  • High autonomy, short decision cycles, and visible impact
  • Opportunity to shape the next growth phase of a European family business
  • Lead and develop the entire regional sales team

Top Priorities (First 12-18 Months)

  1. Strengthen, optimize, and professionalize the distributor network
  2. Deliver measurable revenue growth in Southern Europe
  3. Implement structure: clear targets, KPIs, processes, and commercial cadence
  4. Coach, align and elevate a team of approximately 5 Key Account Managers

The Successful Applicant



Background

  • Senior B2B sales leader in Hospitality / HoReCa
  • Strong track record in Southern European markets
  • Experience managing distributor-led sales models



Style & Mindset

  • Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and commercially sharp
  • At ease moving between board-level discussion and field visits
  • Inspiring people-oriented leader who naturally builds trust and engagement
  • Thrives in independent, fast-moving, family-owned environments
  • Affinity with Southern Europe, its cultures & business dynamics
  • Strategic thinker who enjoys translating strategy into clear actions



Languages

  • Fluent English
  • Fluent in French and/or Spanish
  • Italian is an asset but not required

What's on Offer

  • Location: Belgium
  • Travel: Frequent within the region
  • Contract: Employee
  • Package: Competitive fixed + variable, car + expenses
    • Real ownership and influence over a strategic region
    • Direct access to the CEO and executive decisions
    • Visible impact within the first year
    • Strong values: quality, sustainability, long-term partnerships
Contact
Ashley Notarrigo
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6936605

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Sales Director
Industry
Retail
Location
Belgium
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashley Notarrigo
Job Reference
JN-022026-6936605

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