Job Specifications
Role Overview
We are hiring an experienced Sales Manager to lead commercial development and manage strategic customer relationships. You will own the full sales cycle in the French market: growing our existing presence in ethnic retail while opening and developing new partnerships in mainstream retail, HoReCa, and B2B channels.
This role requires someone who can shape the commercial strategy and execute it personally - confident in high-level negotiations with national buyers and equally focused on the operational follow-through that ensures success.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Paris, the Netherlands, and South Korea to deliver a seamless customer experience and build Daesang’s footprint in France.
Key Responsibilities
Account Leadership & Commercial Execution
Manage and grow existing key customer accounts with ownership of revenue, profitability, planning, and forecasting
Drive business development to secure new listings in national retail groups, and once established, lead commercial negotiations (JBPs, promotions, supply chain coordination)
Ensure high service levels: accurate order processing, documentation, and issue resolution
Conduct regular customer visits within France to support growth and strengthen partnerships
Business Development & Market Expansion
Identify new business opportunities across retail, HoReCa, and B2B channels
Expand distribution beyond Paris with a focus on mainstream and regional retail penetration
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to shape channel priorities
Represent Daesang France at industry events and trade fairs
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
Work with logistics, finance, marketing, and QA to ensure smooth commercial execution
Provide accurate reporting, analysis, and recommendations to guide business decisions
Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Sales / Account Management in the French food industry (retail or distribution) with at least 2 years at a managerial level.
Demonstrated success selling into GMS: Carrefour, Auchan, Monoprix, etc.
Knowledge of HoReCa and/or B2B channels highly valued
Strong relationship management, negotiation, and commercial planning skills
Organized, reliable, and accountable with strong follow-through
Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools
Fluent in French and English (Korean is a plus)
Fully authorized to work in France
What We Offer
Competitive annual salary: €60,000 - €65,000
Cadre status
25 days paid leave per year
Hybrid work option (1 remote day/week after 3-months’ tenure)
Meal allowance and comprehensive benefits package
Initial 12-month CDD with long-term growth potential as the French business scales
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following, in English AND French, to: info_fr@daesangeurope.com
Your CV
A cover letter describing your food industry and managerial experience*
*applications that do not include both items cannot be considered.
About the Company
Daesang Europe B.V. was established in 1994 as the European branch of Daesang Corporation; a leading supplier in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal nutrition and Korean consumer food products since 1956. Daesang is Korea's top general food company and is a global leader and pioneer in fermentation. [Biotechnology] With our knowledge of fermentation, we were able to become an important player in the worldwide biotechnology market. Previously known as Euro-MIWON B.V., Daesang Europe is specialized in amino acids, food additive...
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