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Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Solutions Business Development Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAubagne, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of video surveillance, including IP systems, third-party system interfacing, and programming.
  • Knowledge of image analysis.
  • Knowledge of network configuration and administration, including switching, administration, and security.
  • Knowledge of servers, including virtualization and Windows Server.
  • Knowledge of access control, including principal architectures and interfacing.
  • Knowledge of intrusion systems, including principal architectures and interfacing.
  • Knowledge of pricing levels and customers in the assigned sector.
  • Ability to execute assigned studies rigorously.
  • Ability to listen to and comply with customer requests.
  • Ability to work autonomously on daily tasks.
  • Customer-oriented approach.
  • Persuasiveness, tenacity, and perseverance.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities, including tenders and awarded contracts, within the assigned activity area.
  • Prospect potential customers.
  • Present products from the offering plan and communicate their strengths.
  • Highlight the company's technical expertise.
  • Prepare proposals that are more attractive than competitors' proposals.
  • Work on project specification with strategic Solutions suppliers.
  • Hold monthly business reviews with strategic CCF Solutions suppliers.
  • Provide commercial and technical follow-up for high-potential project and Solutions customers.
  • Review current and upcoming cases with customers.
  • Monitor invoicing and associated payments.
  • Adapt provided services and offer more suitable products or services.
  • Offer the full CCF catalog to increase revenue, working with market managers when appropriate.
  • Propose technical developments.
  • Share best practices between regions.
  • Meet revenue and margin objectives.
  • Conduct studies.
  • Present the commercial case to the customer.
  • Follow each case from study through implementation, commissioning, and, where applicable, training.
  • Review customers' monthly orders against the previous year.
  • Monitor the order portfolio.
  • Follow up monthly on quotations exceeding €10,000.
  • Ensure correct customer invoicing and payment.
  • Track orders from strategic suppliers when needed.

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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