RSM Rhone Alpes/ Auvergne

What is the purpose of the role?

The Regional Sales Manager Loire/Auvergne is responsible for developing sales across the assigned territory, managing customer relationships and driving revenue growth. The role requires autonomy, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build long-term partnerships with customers, primarily in the food-processing industry. The successful candidate will report directly into to the General Sales Manager – France.

Primary responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Promote and sell the company's full range of products and tailored solutions.
• Develop long-term customer relationships and expand the client portfolio.
• Present product innovations and new technologies to customers.
• Prospect new markets and identify business opportunities.
• Ensure professional, high-quality customer interactions.

Territory Management

• Manage the sales territory efficiently: Loire/ Auvergne and departments 01, 07, 26, 38, 42, 43, 63, 69, 73, 74.
• Organize weekly schedules balancing field activities and administrative tasks.
• Maintain up-to-date customer records within the CRM system.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and follow up on service quality.

Project & Offer Management

• Prepare technical and financial quotations using internal costing tools.
• Lead project discussions with customers and internal support teams.
• Report sales activities and market insights to the line manager.
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards

What skills are we looking for?

The successful candidate must have experience as a Regional Sales Manager, Business Engineer or Technical Sales Representative in a B2B environment, preferably within the food-processing industry. You must be able to demonstrate strong commercial and negotiation skills, high situational intelligence, excellent organisational abilities and the capacity to work autonomously.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine technical curiosity and interest in industrial and mechanical solutions are essential, along with a proactive mindset, strong relationship building skills, communication skills and a collaborative team spirit. Fluency in speaking and written English is mandatory. The role is home-office based, full technical training will be provided, and the candidate is expected to uphold and promote the company’s quality standards

Are you interested in this opportunity? 

Applications should be submitted by the close of 15th of November 2026  

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Mathieu Granier. Please discuss with your manager and then apply using the link in the email.

Experience as Regional Sales Manager, Business Engineer or Technical Sales Representative in B2B, preferably food-processing; strong commercial and negotiation skills; fluency in English; home-office based.

Key Responsibilities

• developing sales
• managing customer relationships
• preparing quotations

Skills & Tools

CRM

Job Details

• Category: Sales
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
• Languages: English

About Ishida France

A provider of food processing and packaging solutions, offering sales and technical support. — Industry: Manufacturing