Area Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee a portfolio of hair salons, franchise networks, national chains, and regional buying groups.

• Foster customer loyalty through consistent communication and visits.

• Act as ghd’s main liaison for hair salons and retail distribution partners.

• Assist customers in expanding their businesses through education, merchandising, in-store promotions, and digital activation initiatives.

• Represent ghd’s premium brand image and ensure its consistent application across the territory.

• Propel ghd’s commercial growth among hair salons in the Rhône-Alpes region.

• Seek out new business opportunities, manage the customer portfolio, and execute customized activation plans.

• Report directly to the Regional Sales Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree or qualification in sales or business is preferred.

• Demonstrated field-based B2B sales experience.

• Experience in the beauty or fashion industry, especially with premium products, is a significant asset.

• A valid Category B driver’s license is required for daily travel.

• Strong results-driven mindset and a genuine passion for field-based work.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the capability to quickly form robust customer relationships.

• Self-motivated and well-organized, with the ability to manage activities effectively and make an impact.

• Must reside in or near Lyon.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fixed salary along with performance-based variable compensation.

• Company car.

• Laptop.

• Mobile phone.

• iPad.

• Meal expense reimbursement.

• Discounts on ghd products.

• Access to the HelloCSE platform, which offers various discounts and benefits.

• Company profit-sharing scheme.

• Engaging work environment within a dedicated and collaborative team.