Field Sales Manager

Jack Link's Protein Snacks

. Lead, support, and develop a team of 10 internal Sales Promoters .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and developing sales teams while optimizing field operations and ensuring compliance with standards. Proficient in translating commercial strategies into actionable objectives and driving performance in the FMCG sector.

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Team LeadershipField Sales ManagementFMCG Sector ExperiencePerformance AnalysisFluency in French

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Hard Skills

Commercial StrategySales Performance IndicatorsData AnalysisTerritory OptimizationMerchandisingPromotionsStore OperationsCustomer Relationship ManagementField Sales Force AutomationBudget Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDashboard ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driving LicenceWork Authorization in France

Industry Keywords

Fast-Moving Consumer GoodsRetail EnvironmentIn-Store ActivationDistributionConsumer Sales Drivers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, support, and develop a team of 10 internal Sales Promoters
Supervise the external field sales agency in France
Translate commercial strategy, customer plans, routes to market, and brand priorities into clear field priorities and measurable objectives
Optimize territories, segmentation, visit frequency, and workload allocation
Ensure standards for distribution, availability, pricing, facings, merchandising, and promotions
Conduct regular store visits and monitor shopper, customer, and competitor behavior
Develop additional opportunities for distribution, visibility, and in-store activation
Manage key performance indicators, dashboards, objectives, analyses, and corrective actions
Ensure reliable reporting on visits, availability, in-store activations, execution, and incremental gains
Communicate field insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with Sales, Key Account Management, Category Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams
Build relationships with regional customer contacts and key in-store decision-makers
Manage budgets, travel, samples, point-of-sale materials, expenses, and company assets
Lead agency governance and ensure compliance with legal, customer, internal, and ethical standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Citizenship of an EU country and/or a valid work permit is required
All applications must be submitted in English, the company’s official language
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum three years of higher education) in business, sales, marketing, or a related discipline is preferred
Equivalent management experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector may be considered
At least five years of commercial or field sales experience in the FMCG sector
Proven experience managing and supporting a geographically dispersed team
Experience managing a sizeable internal field sales force and overseeing an external service provider—including performance indicators, service levels, and performance reviews—is highly preferred
Strong understanding of the French modern grocery retail environment, store operations, and execution requirements of major food retailers
Ability to drive performance and develop the sales capabilities of geographically dispersed teams
Strong understanding of distribution, product availability, merchandising, promotions, and consumer sales drivers
Ability to translate data into clear priorities and actions
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Comfortable using CRM, field sales force automation, dashboard, and reporting tools
Fluency in French is required
Professional proficiency in English is highly preferred
A valid driving licence is required
Willing and able to travel frequently throughout France, including regular field accompaniment and overnight stays
Valid authorization to work in France is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position
Equal employment opportunity