Sales Manager USA (H/F)

Location
Paris
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Are you ready to make an impact?

Fairmat is on a mission to reshape materials science for a more sustainable world.

We transform carbon fiber waste into next-generation, high-performance composite materials – and we’re growing fast.

To accelerate our expansion, we’re looking for a Sales Manager who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to help scale a climate-positive business across Europe and beyond.

 

Founded in 2020, here are some things we have already accomplished:

  • Built and scaled 2 factories: in France and in the USA
  • Captured over 40% of the EU's industrial CFRP waste market
  • Raised $102M in funding, fueling our innovative edge
  • Forged 30+ material supply agreements with global industry leaders

 

Your role : 

Under the supervision of our Sales Director, you will be in charge of selling Fairmat’s materials in several markets (Sporting Goods, Construction, Automotive etc...) :

\n1/ Business Development: Ignite Sales Growth
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales opportunities in USA
  • Map key markets, build target lists, and develop outreach strategies aligned with our sector priorities
  • Represent Fairmat at trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote our value proposition
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to tailor outreach and pitch materials to vertical-specific needs
  • Establish channel partnerships or OEM collaborations where strategic
2/ Sales Execution & Deal Closure: Seal 4 to 8 Contracts Annually
  • Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signature, with C-level and technical stakeholders
  • Understand technical and commercial requirements and translate them into winning proposals
  • Prepare and present compelling offers, including pricing, terms, lead times, and logistics
  • Negotiate contracts and framework agreements that align with company strategy and margin goals
  • Ensure smooth handover to operations and customer success teams post-closing
3/ Account Management & Expansion
  • Serve as the main point of contact for your clients, ensuring high satisfaction and responsiveness
  • Develop multi-stakeholder relationships to strengthen account stickiness
  • Monitor account performance, gather feedback, and identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
  • Manage renewals and contract extensions, working to increase account lifetime value
  • Provide accurate revenue forecasts and contribute to budgeting exercises
4/ Internal Collaboration & Reporting
  • Report regularly on pipeline, KPIs, and deal progression using our CRM
  • Share client insights with the Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to help shape roadmap and delivery
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of sales playbooks and go-to-market tactics
  • Actively participate in team rituals and knowledge sharing
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Your profile:

  • You have a degree in Business development, negotiation or international business
  • You have a interest in BtoB Business Development: specializing in complex, high-stakes deals with long sales cycles
  • Keen interest in the industrial sector
  • Real interest in targeted markets, like Sporting goods or Construction
  • Exceptional communication aptitude
  • A perfect English: a prerequisite for global impact

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