Sales Director - Southern EU (FR/ES/IT) - based in Belgium
Michael Page International (Belgium), Sauk Trail Beach, Wisconsin, United States
About Our Client
A well‑established, family-owned European manufacturer in the hospitality industry is expanding its footprint across Southern Europe. With production sites in multiple European countries, the company delivers premium, design‑led products to professional customers. Job Description
Full P&L-style ownership of the region (FR / ES / IT) Direct reporting line to the CEO; part of the management team Strategic and operational mix: regional growth, team leadership, and key account management High autonomy, short decision cycles, and visible impact Opportunity to shape the next growth phase of a European family business Lead and develop the entire regional sales team Top Priorities (First 12-18 Months)
Strengthen, optimize, and professionalize the distributor network Deliver measurable revenue growth in Southern Europe Implement structure: clear targets, KPIs, processes, and commercial cadence Coach, align and elevate a team of approximately 5 Key Account Managers The Successful Applicant
Background Senior B2B sales leader in Hospitality / HoReCa or adjacent professional sectors Strong track record in Southern European markets Experience managing distributor-led sales models Style & Mindset
Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and commercially sharp At ease moving between board-level discussion and field visits Strong relationship builder with cultural sensitivity Thrives in independent, fast-moving, family-owned environments Languages
Fluent English Fluent in French and/or Spanish Italian is an asset but not required What's on Offer
Location:
Belgium Travel:
Frequent within the region Contract:
Employee Package:
Competitive fixed + variable, car + expenses Real ownership and influence over a strategic region Direct access to the CEO and executive decisions Visible impact within the first year Strong values: quality, sustainability, long-term partnerships
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A well‑established, family-owned European manufacturer in the hospitality industry is expanding its footprint across Southern Europe. With production sites in multiple European countries, the company delivers premium, design‑led products to professional customers. Job Description
Full P&L-style ownership of the region (FR / ES / IT) Direct reporting line to the CEO; part of the management team Strategic and operational mix: regional growth, team leadership, and key account management High autonomy, short decision cycles, and visible impact Opportunity to shape the next growth phase of a European family business Lead and develop the entire regional sales team Top Priorities (First 12-18 Months)
Strengthen, optimize, and professionalize the distributor network Deliver measurable revenue growth in Southern Europe Implement structure: clear targets, KPIs, processes, and commercial cadence Coach, align and elevate a team of approximately 5 Key Account Managers The Successful Applicant
Background Senior B2B sales leader in Hospitality / HoReCa or adjacent professional sectors Strong track record in Southern European markets Experience managing distributor-led sales models Style & Mindset
Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and commercially sharp At ease moving between board-level discussion and field visits Strong relationship builder with cultural sensitivity Thrives in independent, fast-moving, family-owned environments Languages
Fluent English Fluent in French and/or Spanish Italian is an asset but not required What's on Offer
Location:
Belgium Travel:
Frequent within the region Contract:
Employee Package:
Competitive fixed + variable, car + expenses Real ownership and influence over a strategic region Direct access to the CEO and executive decisions Visible impact within the first year Strong values: quality, sustainability, long-term partnerships
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