Sales and Marketing Director (M/F)

Our client is a major French player recognized internationally, with over 50 years of expertise in the design and deployment of high value-added technical solutions for heavy industry. As a preferred partner for major contractors in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors, the company is pursuing a strong international expansion dynamic. To support this growth and structure its activities, we are looking for its future Sales and Marketing DirectorYour Missions & ChallengesReporting directly to Operational Management, you will define and steer the overall sales and marketing strategy with the main objective of accelerating international development while supporting your teams. You will manage and lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 8 employees (sales staff and marketing/communication project managers). 1. Management & Performance Steering Lead, develop, and support the sales and marketing team on a daily basis. Define objectives, structure sales methods, and deploy effective performance monitoring tools. Foster synergy and information flow between sales, technical, and operational teams. Ensure business profitability and regularly present performance indicators to Operational Management. 2. Sales Strategy & International Development Build and deploy the sales strategy (development of the existing portfolio, conquest of major accounts, and opening of new markets). Structure, develop, and lead the international network of partners and distributors. Get directly involved in the field in the negotiation of strategic and complex deals. Maintain active monitoring of markets, competition, and growth opportunities. 3. Marketing & CommunicationDefine the marketing strategy in line with sales ambitions to strengthen the company's positioning and visibility. Manage the professional events plan (trade shows, conferences) and supervise the development of marketing tools adapted to different export markets.

Location: Position based near Le Havre (76). On-site presence required (no remote work). Travel: Regular international travel to be expected (approximately 1 trip per month). Remuneration & Benefits: Fixed salary + 13th month + annual bonus + company car.

Experience: You have significant experience in B2B sales management and development in an industrial environment (ideally Oil & Gas, petrochemical, energy, or technical services).

Technical & Sales Skills: You master fast technical sales cycles, the management of major industrial accounts, and high-stakes negotiations. Posture: Combining strategic vision and a taste for the field, you know how to both set the course and support your teams during key negotiations.

Marketing Sensitivity: You understand the challenges of brand positioning and opportunity generation in support of the business. Languages: Fluent English is mandatory given the international scope of the position.

Unifying leader, results-oriented, agility of mind, autonomy, analytical capacity, and interpersonal skills in a rapidly growing SME environment.