At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Tasks

• Responsible for France and regular visits of our french clients
• Promote and sell the full range of services (product safety testing, inspections, audits, sustainability) to new and existing clients in retail, manufacturing, importing, and e-commerce.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Hardlines, Toys, and ENE; manage ongoing customer projects.
• Achieve revenue and profit targets in coordination with country and division managers.
• Develop and implement sales, pricing, and marketing strategies as well as tailored client solutions.
• Conduct market and competitor analyses; represent the company at trade fairs and industry events.
• Collaborate with international laboratories and technical governance teams; participate in national and international tenders.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or engineering degree, ideally with a focus on sales or product-related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail, product development, or the testing industry (preferably in France).
• Proven success in sales, account management, or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of international regulations, EU directives, and industry standards for Softlines, Hardlines, Toys, and ENE.
• Well-connected within the French retail/testing industry; excellent networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Native-level French, fluent in English and German.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; self-motivated, organized, and culturally aware.
• Willingness to travel.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.