Area Sales Manager – South France, North West Africa

Donaldson

. Support and develop aftermarket sales in South of France / North & West Africa, focusing on authorized distributors, OEMs, and key accounts .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales within B2B industrial environments, focusing on aftermarket sales and distributor partnerships. Proficient in consultative sales approaches and customer-specific applications, with fluency in French, Arabic, and English to support diverse client interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Sales ExperienceB2B Industrial SalesDistributor PartnershipsFluency In French, Arabic, And EnglishAftermarket Sales Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesB2B SalesConsultative SalesCustomer-Specific ApplicationsTime Management

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedQuick ThinkerReliability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering

Industry Keywords

Aftermarket SalesIndustrial Air FiltrationCustomer ExperienceAuthorized DistributorsOEMsKey Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and develop aftermarket sales in South of France / North & West Africa, focusing on authorized distributors, OEMs, and key accounts
Conduct regular customer visits, including several overnight travels within the region
Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams in Terrassa and Leuven to develop tailored customer solutions
Connect with new potential clients while maintaining relationships with existing ones
Contribute to regional plans aligned with broader team goals
Work closely with distributors to support their growth and ensure a positive customer experience
Travel up to 60%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in technical sales within B2B industrial environments
Experience working with indirect sales channels and distributor partnerships
Self-motivated, quick thinker and hunter with the ability to manage time and tasks with care and reliability
Fluent in French, Arabic and English
Ability to travel to North West Africa on a monthly base
Experience in industrial air filtration, aftermarket sales or similar fields (preferred)
Familiarity with customer-specific applications and consultative sales approaches (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions
Collaboration and innovation culture