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Donaldson

Area Sales Manager - South France & North West Africa

Villepinte · Remote Worker France

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
FR
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Oct 2026

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the posting

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​

Join a respected company in industrial air filtration solutions, where you'll support key customer relationships and contribute to business growth in France. This role works closely with our inbound sales organization in Terrassa (Spain) and cross-functional teams in Leuven (Belgium), in partnership with regional sales representatives and aftermarket managers.

The ideal candidate will be based in South of France and work remotely. Great opportunity for an outgoing, proactive and sales driven person to enter an expanding and evolving market for Industrial Solutions.

Role Responsibilities

  • Support and develop aftermarket sales in South of France / North & West Africa with a focus on development of authorized distributors, OEMs, and key accounts.
  • Conduct regular customer visits, including several overnight travels within the region.
  • Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams in Terrassa and Leuven to develop tailored solutions for customers.
  • Connect with new potential clients while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
  • Contribute to regional plans aligned with broader team goals.
  • Work very closely with distributors to support their growth and ensure a positive customer experience.

Travel : Up to 60%

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experienced in technical sales within B2B industrial environments.
  • Experience working with indirect sales channels and distributor partnerships.
  • Self-motivated, quick thinker and hunter with the ability to manage time and tasks with care and reliability.
  • Fluent in French, Arabic and English.
  • Ability to travel to North West Africa on a monthly base.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial air filtration, aftermarket sales or similar fields.
  • Familiarity with customer-specific applications and consultative sales approaches.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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