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Paris, France | Hybrid Are you an experienced photonics sales professional looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to grow a high-potential territory with genuinely competitive technology? This is an opportunity to join a well-established European business with a strong reputation in advanced optical and imaging solutions. The company provides advanced optical and imaging technologies to a range of technical and industrial markets. You will inherit existing customer relationships while also having the freedom to develop new business opportunities across a defined sales territory. What’s in it for you? • Access to a highly respected portfolio of advanced photonics and imaging technologies • The opportunity to sell technically differentiated solutions rather than commoditised products • Strong autonomy and flexibility in how you manage and grow your territory • A business that supports long-term customer relationships and consultative selling • Exposure to innovative applications across a range of technical and industrial markets • A role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued internally and externally • The chance to shape your own growth path within a stable international organisation • Supportive leadership with direct access to decision-makers • Attractive compensation package including company vehicle The Role You will be responsible for managing and expanding business within a defined territory in France, working closely with customers, partners, and internal technical teams. The role combines strategic business development with consultative account management and technical solution selling. Responsibilities include: • Developing new customer relationships and identifying growth opportunities • Managing and expanding existing accounts • Understanding complex customer requirements and proposing appropriate solutions • Supporting the full commercial cycle from technical discussions through to quotation and negotiation • Building long-term partnerships with customers • Maintaining accurate pipeline and opportunity management through CRM tools What We’re Looking For • Significant experience in technical sales within photonics, optics, lasers, imaging, or related technologies • Proven ability to sell complex technical solutions into industrial or high-tech markets • Strong commercial mindset with a proactive approach to business development • Comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working autonomously • Fluent French and professional English language skills If you’re looking for a technically engaging sales role where you can grow a territory and make a measurable commercial impact, this could be your next step. Contact the recruiter managing this search for a confidential discussion.