Key Accounts and Business Development Manager (DACH/BENELUX for Valpes) (m/w/d)

Posted:
7/21/2026, 10:10:11 PM

Location(s):
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France ⋅ Moirans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

You Develop a portfolio of prospects, Key Accounts and prescribers in a given area in line with commercial policy. Main KPI's: sales forecast, sales volume, turnover and commercial margin

Your Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and optimize Key Accounts.
  • Develop and optimize the existing network and prospect new customers.
  • Prescribe our products and brands toOEMs, design offices, engineering firms, installers, integrators, end customers (Industry)
  • Visit Key Accounts and customers, support them in their sales actions, train salespeople and decision-makers.
  • Support and technically train Watts teams - (ICO)
  • Manage the tracking of price offers
  • Organize and ensure factory visits

  • Organize trade shows
  • Promote and present our range of products at professional days or trade shows
  • Carry out after-sales service interventions with the support of the technical service and manage disputes with the after-sales service

  • Participate in the development of the activity budget in your area and implement proactive management of the activity
  • Mobilize and manage internal contacts to ensure quality of service, compliance with commitments to the customer and projects for strategic/niche markets
  • Support design offices in the choice of technical developments through the voice of the customer and knowledge of market opportunities
  • Analyze the results, propose and deploy corrective action plans in the event of deviations or to anticipate them by applying commercial policy

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, or business administration; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in B2B sales, including demonstrable leadership experience in senior sales roles with a track record of consistently meeting targets.
  • Proven leadership experience in cross-border sales teams within the DACH region.
  • Strong commercial and entrepreneurial acumen with responsibility for revenue, margins, and regional performance.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement successful sales strategies, as well as to manage complex customer and stakeholder landscapes.
  • Confident and persuasive communication skills, particularly when interacting with senior management and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset combined with structured, data-driven decision-making.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to position differentiated solutions in highly competitive markets.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant markets and business models, including the OEM and wholesale sectors.
  • Fluent in German and English, French appreciated

Reporting Line:

  • Directeur Commercial (Automation et Electronics)

Benefits:

  • Company Car
  • Contribution to Capital Accumulation Benefits
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Gym Subsidy
  • Jobrad
  • Employee Events
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Benefits

Watts Water

Website: http://www.watts.com/

Headquarter Location: North Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1874

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Product Design ⋅ Water ⋅ Wholesale