Role: Sales Manager – Western Europe (France, Benelux, Spain, Portugal, Ireland)
Sector: Soft Drinks
Location: Remote-based, ideally France or Belgium
Package: €90,000 base salary + 20% bonus + approx. €6,000 car allowance
  
An international beverage company with a fast-growing and colourful challenger brand is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Sales Manager to drive growth across key Western European territories.
  
Operating a global distribution and support network for some of the world's premier retail organisations, our client is an established leader in its sector. Recognised for embracing technical advancement, this organisation excels at developing globally efficient distribution systems.

If you’re a free and creative thinker who combines energy with empathy, our pioneering client might represent the perfect career move for you.
  
The Role
  
This is a high-impact, standalone position focused on new business development and distributor management across France, Benelux, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. You will lead commercial strategy, secure new listings, and build long-term brand presence in both retail and wholesale channels.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Execute the commercial strategy across the assigned countries

• Identify and win new business opportunities within retail, wholesale, and cash & carry

• Manage and support distributor partners to deliver growth targets

• Collaborate with internal teams across marketing, operations, and supply chain

• Drive in-store visibility and local promotional initiatives

• Represent the brand at key trade events and customer meetings 

About You 

• A new business hunter coming from a track record of success with a small or medium sized drinks business in Europe

• Fluent in French and English; Spanish highly desirable

• Based in France or Belgium (and willing to travel frequently across region)

• Track record of success in the beverage sector (FMCG food considered)

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Proven experience managing distributors and negotiating with retailers

• Resilient, commercially minded, and results-focused

  What’s On Offer 

• Remote working with flexible structure

• Significant autonomy to shape your territory

• International exposure within a high-growth brand

• Attractive compensation package: €90,000–€110,000 base + bonus + car allowance