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Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Charge D'Affaires Eclairage H/F - Lyon, Et Ain

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeLyon, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a higher-education qualification in a technical or commercial field, from Bac+2 to Bac+5; an engineering or business school background is ideal.
  • Have several years of successful experience developing business and providing technical advice to demanding professional customers.
  • Experience with an electrical distributor, manufacturer, or design office in lighting is strongly appreciated.
  • Have strong command of products and solutions in the specialty, and manage a complete sales cycle.
  • Use digital tools comfortably, including customer relationship management (CRM) software, AutoCAD, Dialux, and office software.
  • Demonstrate customer orientation, rigor, autonomy, teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy sales objectives for revenue and margin across the assigned area and grow sales with installers, integrators, end customers, and tradespeople.
  • Track key business indicators and implement action plans to meet commercial targets.
  • Act as the technical reference for the product range, supporting in-house and field teams on offerings related to the specialty.
  • Advise customers on specialized solutions, assist with offer design, prepare quotes and technical studies, and promote relevant new products in line with group offering policy.
  • Identify and prospect business opportunities through professional networks and marketing activities, particularly for high-value projects.
  • Transfer qualified prospects to field sales technical representatives for regular follow-up and help expand the area's customer portfolio.
  • Co-manage target accounts with field sales representatives, including regional key accounts and major projects.
  • Conduct regular joint customer visits, identify new needs, negotiate complex business, and close sales in coordination with local sales teams.
  • Build lasting relationships with specialized suppliers and partners to develop competitive offers and anticipate market changes.
  • Monitor technology and competitors, staying informed about innovations, new solutions, and industry trends.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including Purchasing and Marketing, to coordinate sales action plans and meet customer requirements.
  • Propose improvements to field sales processes, tools, and methods.
  • Share field feedback to help evolve the offering and train regularly to maintain technical expertise in the product family.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with an electrical distributor, manufacturer, or design office in the lighting sector.

About the Company

Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Sonepar operates as an independent, family-owned global distributor of electrical equipment, solutions, and services for business customers. It runs an omnichannel network across 40 countries, with a dense network of brands and 45,000 associates delivering products to the building, industry, and energy markets. Customers access a mix of physical locations, online channels, and support services to source electrical products and sustainable solutions, backed by logistics and expert help. Compared with competitors, Sonepar holds its status as a leading B-to-B distributor through its large-scale global reach, many brands, and a clear transformation to simplify customer purchases via an omnichannel experience while focusing on sustainability. Its goal is to accelerate the world’s electrification and Power Progress for Future Generations through reliable supply, tailored solutions, and responsible operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1969

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