Regional Sales Manager – LED Signage Southern Europe Job (Paris, France)

Job Number: 1433187 BusinessGE Home & Business Solutions Business Segment: GE Appliances & Lighting Posted Position Title: Regional Sales Manager – LED Signage Southern Europe Career Level: Experienced FunctionSales Function Segment: Client, Account and Affiliate Origination and Management Location: France City: Paris Postal Code: 95972 Relocation AssistanceNo Role Summary/Purpose:Focused on selling LED based systems within the Southern European Signage segment. Successful achievement of financial objectives including achieving sales targets & market share objectives. Geographic coverage includes France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. Essential Responsibilities Provides on-going technical and training support for new and existing channel partners’  Develop strategic business plans and channel partners in region  Responsible for developing successful Distributor and OEM relationships  Execute new product launches into the market  Analyze the market and competition, paying particular attention to trends and new application opportunities  Active participation in key industry functions  Communicate clearly and consistently to Senior Management in regard to pricing strategy, business development goals and current market conditions.  Work with Marketing to formulate advertising, marketing, PR and communications plan to support sales and to build brand equity and awareness  Develop and deliver sales presentations in coordination with the EMEA Sales Director, Sales Development Manager and Product Line Management  Approximately 60% travel required in the region. Periodic trips to the United States. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree  Minimum five years commercial sales experience, specializing in Lighting (LED) or technology-oriented industry. Technical expertise beneficial  Advanced fluency in English together with native language Must be proficient in the following areas: - Sales channel development - Regional market analysis - Channel Partner account plan development and reviews  Proven ability to develop and communicate Channel Partner requirements and end user specifications  Must be accomplished at developing strong business relationships that drive revenue and new business development  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills at all levels within the organization  Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and project management skills  Ability to successfully multi-task  Strong computer skills with particular proficiency in MS Office  Must embrace and demonstrate GE values  Position requires an experienced individual who can succeed at all levels within an organization from Managing Director to technical support Desired Characteristics Semiconductor, electrical or lighting component sales experience  BA/BS – Electrical Engineering or Business  Fluency in English, French, Italian and Spanish

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