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At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intelligent design has the ability to transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that not only solve real-world problems but also bring joy, beauty, and functionality to daily life. Headquartered in London, we have grown into one of the world’s most admired houseware brands, with a presence in over 100 countries and partnerships with leading department stores, independent retailers, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce business. We are currently looking for a Country Manager in France to join one of the most exciting companies in the global housewares market today. You will lead and evolve a successful team based in Paris to drive the broadening and future development of the business. You will be responsible for all sales, trade marketing and daily operations in France. You will be hands on, a self-starter and a motivator of your team. You will set the strategic priorities for the market and be responsible for executing and achieving them. Reporting to the VP of Sales, you will also engage closely with the broader management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a successful, ambitious individual to next step an innovative branded business and consolidate our market leading position. You will be able to demonstrate that you are results driven and enjoy working for a disruptive, high-pace company.
Job Responsibility:
Develop the strategic plan for the business and execute effectively, always looking to exceed budget
Grow the French business over the next 5-years through driving a sustainable and profitable business
Introduce new product, categories and drive distribution expansion
Drive a creative and entrepreneurial agenda within the team, prioritising new opportunities, whilst maintaining established relationships
Manage and develop the main day to day functions of the French business. Sales, Trade Marketing, and promotions
Implement process in all sales areas to create a well-run and efficient business
Full responsibility for the P&L and growth of both top line revenue and overall margin
Develop a senior level network within all key partners, increase engagement and commitment to the brand
Optimise existing commercial relationships and actively pursue new business opportunities
Build and execute strategic/tactical plans with key customers
Establish and build the brands long-term presence in store and in the market
Grow the distribution and number of accounts
Manage the sales team and drive them to hit and surpass monthly sales goals/budgets
Be able to feed market and product information back to the design teams to shape future product development
An all-round approach to business with the ability to influence all departments to gain the best results, for the company as a whole
Requirements:
A clear history of successful business development in relevant customers including department stores and furniture stores
An excellent motivator and communicator and team builder both to team, peers and superiors
An entrepreneurial and commercial mindset
Successful track record in previous roles showing an ability to develop and manage a sales team
Experience of channel management (Grocery, Mass, Specialists and Pure Play)
Understanding of trade marketing including sales planning and promotions
Experience of working within a premium branded business
Well organised, hard-working and highly motivated
A strong networker and capable of influencing at a senior level
Experience in P&L management (forecast, budget, cost control, gross and operating margins)
What we offer:
Competitive salary and holiday allowance
Performance related bonus
An exclusive staff discount
Anniversary & long service award
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home