Account Manager

JBT Marel

Account Manager responsible for customer satisfaction and sales performance in French meat processing market. Collaborating with industry experts to deliver processing solutions and build long-term relationships.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships within the meat processing industry in France, with a focus on Brittany
Drive sales of stand-alone equipment and integrated primary processing lines
Identify customer needs and translate them into practical, value-driven processing solutions
Manage the sales process from prospecting and opportunity development through quotation, negotiation, and project handover
Work closely with Product Specialists and Sales Engineers to develop technical and commercial proposals
Support the successful implementation and delivery of sold solutions
Ensure a high level of customer experience and satisfaction throughout all stages of the sales cycle
Contribute to strategic account planning and annual sales plans for the region
Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline and proactively manage opportunities
Participate in exhibitions, customer demonstrations, and industry events
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer developments to identify future business opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or commercial field, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or a related discipline
At least 3 years of experience in B2B technical sales, account management, or solution selling
Experience in food processing, meat processing, or industrial equipment is an advantage
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to understand technical processing solutions and translate them into customer value
Customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness
Self-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented personality
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across international teams
Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written
Willingness to travel regularly within France and occasionally abroad (approximately 50%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A dynamic, international work environment
The opportunity to work with advanced processing technologies and industry-leading solutions
Close collaboration with experienced technical and commercial colleagues
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
The chance to build long-term customer partnerships and contribute to the future of food processing
An entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and initiative are valued

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Hard Skills & Tools

B2B technical salesaccount managementsolution sellingtechnical processing solutionssales process managementCRM managementproject handoverquotation and negotiationcustomer demonstrationsmarket trend analysis

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingcommunication skillscustomer-focused mindsetcommercial awarenessself-drivenproactivesolution-orientedindependent workingcollaborationcustomer experience management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMechanical EngineeringFood Technology