Sales Executive – Independent Aftermarket France South-West

Company DescriptionDENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components. Within DENSO Europe, the Aftermarket & Industrial Solutions Business Unit is responsible for driving sales growth and customer satisfaction across the independent aftermarket. Job DescriptionIn the role of Sales Executive – Independent Aftermarket , you are responsible for developing the independent automotive aftermarket business, managing our customers, key accounts and purchasing groups, and driving sustainable sales growth in the South-West of France. Key Responsibilities Drive and expand sales of DENSO products across the assigned region, delivering sustainable growth Build, manage, and continuously strengthen strategic relationships with key accounts and purchasing groups Maximize customer retention while actively identifying and developing new business opportunities Conduct regular and value‑adding customer visits at distributor and trade levels Act as a trusted commercial partner, understanding customer needs and delivering tailored, value‑driven solutions Lead commercial negotiations and actively contribute to the definition and execution of commercial policy Monitor competitor activities, pricing strategies, and market trends to maintain competitive advantage Support and contribute to marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand awareness initiatives Collect, analyze, and interpret market and customer data to support strategic and commercial decision‑making Deliver commercial and product training, and represent DENSO at trade shows, customer events, and industry forums QualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience in a commercial role within the automotive independent aftermarket Proven experience managing key accounts or purchasing groups Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills Strategic, proactive and results-driven with a hands-on approach Able to work independently in an international, multicultural environment Fluent in English is mandatory (additional languages are a plus) Strong MS Office skills Additional InformationThe role requires frequent travel (up to 70–80% of your working time, depending on region). You will work closely with internal sales, marketing and product teams across Europe. Why Join DENSO Work for a world-leading automotive supplier High level of autonomy and direct impact on business success Career development opportunities within an international organization Collaborative, value-driven and respectful working environment HR recruitment process will include 3 interviews including functional leaders and HR It has come to our attention that various individuals have contacted people offering false employment opportunities with DENSO. Such scams are fraudulent and intended to steal from the victims.By making you aware of this, we hope to avoid and ultimately stop victims from falling for this scam. Please do not provide any personal or financial information and do not send any money to anyone you suspect of recruitment fraud.If you are contacted by someone whom you suspect may not be appropriately representing DENSO, please email: [email protected]. Please forward the original email that you received that includes the original subject line and complete header information.Do not send CVs or vacancy applications to that email address as it will not be reviewed or considered. If you wish to apply for a job, please submit your application for an open position to https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/DENSOINTERNATIONALEUROPE Full-time