General Manager Lille

What are we looking for

The Cosentino Center General Manager is responsible for managing all sales/profitability of several distribution centers, coordinating and monitoring the activities of the sales team, carrying out corporate initiatives and goals, protecting the integrity of the level of service customers receive, and tracking projects in their area in order to achieve the commercial development.

What you will do

To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, a wide knowledge of business functions, financial and budgeting skills, and be a strong leader.

As a General Manager, your tasks will include:

1. Supporting staff development.
2. Driving sales and improving revenue.
3. Maintaining a great relationship with clients and enhancing the company's image.

Sales

1. Grow sales and distribution of all the centers' affiliated company's product lines in the area.
2. Focus promotional efforts on point of purchase displays (vignettes and samples).
3. Track competitor activity.
4. Manage key customers and local distributors in the area: planning, visits, relationship development.
5. Coordinate with the corporate office to market and co-advertise the brand throughout the region.

Account Management

1. Create and adhere to yearly budget as it relates to expenses and revenue.
2. Manage, monitor, and evaluate the results of the center: degree of achievement of the planned goals (billing, overall efficiency, profitability by product, contained commercial segment, exposure outlets, etc.).

Management and Leadership

1. Manage the sales teams of the locations assigned to this position.
2. Manage the relationship with regional fabricators and provide customer support.
3. Manage National Account relationships and compliance.
4. Lead by example to grow talent within the staff.
5. Ensure Health and Safety procedures and safeguards are enforced among the sales team.
6. Maintain constant communication with the Regional Director to support business.
7. Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed Professional Experience

Required:

1. 5+ years of sales experience.
2. 2+ years or more in the stone industry.
3. 2+ years of experience in managing staff.

Knowledge

Required:

1. CRM System.

Desired:

1. Salesforce experience.
2. SAP or other Order Management programs.

Academic Background

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

Desired:

1. Master's degree.

What we do offer

You will join a company with an international mindset and presence in 100+ countries, with an amazing growth story, sustained by extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa by Cosentino. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate your great sales skills and grow your career in a challenging project.

About Cosentino

At COSENTINO, our purpose is to inspire people through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for both home and business spaces, such as kitchen and bath worktops, outdoor open spaces, facades, etc. Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to different market stakeholders and end clients. Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you require any type of accommodation, please contact the People Department at or at our email address: .