Business Development Officer

Urgent Job Opening (Multiple Openings)

Business Development Representative/ Business Ambassador/ Tactical Sales Representative (€3,000 – €4,000 per month) + Car Allowance (Up to €0.3/ Per Kilometer) + Quarterly Bonus (€1,000)

Role Overview

A key client of ours, one of the world's top manufacturers within the Tobacco Industry, is currently seeking Business Development Representative/ Business Development Manager/ Tactical Sales Representative to provide flexible field support across an assigned region. The primary focus of the role is delivering in-store events and activities, which requires regular driving and travel throughout the territory. Additionally, this role covers vacant territories, assists colleagues during absences, and contributes to regional projects.

Locations:

FRANCE (Greater PARIS)

Key Responsibilities

• In-Store activation: Deliver in-store consumer engagement, product sampling, brand advocacy, and new product launch support as briefed by the Regional Manager.
• Territory Coverage: Manage sales territories during holidays, sickness, or vacancies while following agreed visit frequencies, priority stores, and store tiering.
• Activity Tracking: Record field activity accurately, provide post-visit/post-event feedback, and log all covered territory activities on the Monday board.
• Relationship Management: Flag any retailer relationships, issues, or opportunities requiring follow-up or handover to the Regional Manager.
• Trade Support: Support wholesale depot events, retailer engagement, and trade education activities with distribution partners.
• Onboarding & Transitions: Assist with onboarding new sales representatives through joint visits and shadow sessions, and help maintain operational continuity during territory splits or reallocations.
• Regional Flexibility: Respond flexibly to changing priorities, travel across the region at short notice, and undertake other assigned projects.

Candidate Requirements

• 1-3 Years of Experience (Fresh Graduates may also be considered depending on character and role suitability)
• Full clean French driving license, and access to a vehicle.
• Willing and able to drive across the entire assigned region with comfort for frequent travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Flexible and responsive to shifting regional priorities.
• Confident communication skills with both retailers and consumers.
• Reliable, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Available for occasional evening or weekend events.
• Previous field sales, retail, FMCG, or hospitality experience is highly preferred, but not essential (full training will be provided).
• Minimum B1/B2 or above fluency in French language is a must

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: €3,000 – €4,000 per month + Quarterly Bonus (€1000)

Car Allowance: €0.3/ Per Kilometer

Travel Expenses: All reasonable and approved business travel expenses (including mileage, parking, tolls, and accommodation) are reimbursed upon submission of valid receipts per company policy.