Sales Director, Area France

PERFORMANCE | COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

You will ensure that strategy translates into measurable business performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

▪️ Setting clear sales and revenue targets.
▪️ Monitoring commercial KPIs and business performance.
▪️ Ensuring effective customer portfolio management.
▪️ Identifying areas for improvement and adjusting priorities when needed.
▪️ Driving process improvements and commercial excellence.
▪️ Working closely with Customer Service, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure an outstanding customer experience and effective receivables management.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS | SHAPING THE FUTURE

Beyond day-to-day commercial performance, you will contribute to and lead local and regional strategic initiatives focused on:

Innovation • Efficiency • Cost optimization • Organizational effectiveness • Business transformation

You will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at both local and regional level and contribute to the future development of Hapag-Lloyd in France.

THE PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a leader who combines commercial ambition, strategic thinking and strong people leadership.

You bring:

✔️ Significant experience in shipping, transportation, logistics or supply chain.
✔️ Proven success leading commercial teams and delivering strong business results.
✔️ At least 5 years of leadership experience in a senior management role.
✔️ Experience managing complex customer relationships and commercial negotiations.
✔️ A strong commercial mindset and customer-focused approach.
✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
✔️ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
✔️ The ability to translate business strategy into operational execution.
✔️ A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across local, regional and global organizations.

Professional fluency in French and English is required.

WHY JOIN HAPAG-LLOYD?

This is more than a Sales leadership position.

It is an opportunity to shape the commercial future of a global logistics leader, influence strategic decisions, strengthen customer partnerships and lead a talented organization in a dynamic international environment.