Terug naar zoeken

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

België Vast dienstverband Bekijk de functieomschrijving
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.

Bijgewerkt 10/02/2026

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

Over onze klant

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.

Functie

  • 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

Profiel



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

Aanbod

  • 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
Referentienummer
JN-022026-6936605

Vacature samenvatting

Sector
Verkoop
Sub Sector
Directeur verkoop
Industrie
Retail
Locatie
België
Contract Type
Vast dienstverband
Consultant naam
Ashley Notarrigo
Vacature referentie
JN-022026-6936605

PageGroup is een werkgever die gelijke kansen biedt en zich inzet voor diversiteit, zowel als werkgever als werving- en selectiebureau. Elke beslissing die we nemen bij het aannemen van mensen bij kandidaten die we in nieuwe rollen plaatsen, is uitsluitend gebaseerd op de kennis, ervaring en vaardigheden van de kandidaten.