Sports Retail Sales Representative

waterdrop®

Sports Retail Sales Representative at Waterdrop® focusing on revenue growth in sports retail networks across Île-de-France and North-West regions. Engaging with stores and training teams on innovative hydration solutions.

Posted 5/5/2026full-time🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the French Sales Department, your main duties will include:
Business Development: Grow Waterdrop®’s revenue within the Intersport, Sport 2000 and multisport store networks (excluding racket sports specialist stores).
Deploy the commercial strategy in your territory and identify growth opportunities.
Develop revenue with regional buying groups.
Prospect new retail outlets and build a network of key contacts (store managers, buyers, department managers).
Network Management & Field Activation: Carry out regular store visits: presenting new collections, negotiating and taking orders, merchandising implementation, installing POS materials and visibility actions.
Train store teams on Waterdrop® products and our unique concept.
Ensure shelves are well maintained and the brand image is consistent.
Monitoring & Coordination: Organize your field tours independently and manage your weekly schedule.
Provide regular reporting to the French Sales Department.
Share market insights: trends, competitors, customer feedback.
Participate in sales meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Higher education degree (Bachelor’s level or above) in business, retail, or similar fields.
At least 4–5 years of experience in a field sales role.
Experience in sports retail is a plus; experience in nutrition/hydration is a real asset.
Strong interpersonal skills, autonomy, negotiation abilities and a performance-driven mindset.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a dense travel schedule.
Strong interest in sports, wellness, and innovative brands.
Fluent in English.
Proficient with office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, CRM).
Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent contract
Company vehicle + fuel card
Join a fast-growing international brand in a thriving market
Represent a unique, purpose-driven innovation for healthy and sustainable hydration
Work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
Play a strategic role in developing sports retail networks in France
Align with the company’s values: Always Keep Growing, Together We Win, Be The Consumer, Bring High Energy, Find A Way

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentsales strategynegotiationmerchandisingreportingmarket analysisfield salescustomer relationship managementtraining

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsautonomynegotiation abilitiesperformance-driven mindsetorganizational skillstime managementcommunication

Certifications

valid driver's license