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As we execute our international expansion strategy, we are seeking a high-caliber </span><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Business Development Manager</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> to spearhead our entry into the </span><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">French market.</span></strong></p><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"></p><p><span style=\"color:#000000\">This is a high-impact, </span><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">greenfield opportunity.</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> You will be responsible for building our French presence from the ground up, with the autonomy to shape the market strategy and the potential to scale into a senior leadership role as the region expands.</span></p><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"></p><h4><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Strategic Market Development:</span></strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">End-to-End Market Acquisition:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> You will identify, negotiate, and secure high-value partnerships across the primary French B2B pillars: </span><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Retail, Distributors, E-commerce, or HORECA.</span></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Strategic Positioning:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> Adapt the Vilgain value proposition for the sophisticated French market, ensuring our premium branding resonates with local distributors and professional category managers.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Operational Intelligence:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> Serve as the primary liaison between the French market and our global HQ, providing data-driven insights on competitor landscape, pricing elasticity, and consumer trends to optimize our regional portfolio.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Performance Excellence:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> Manage the full commercial cycle—from prospecting to contract finalization—while consistently meeting and exceeding strategic growth targets.</span></p></li></ul><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"></p><h4><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Your Profile:</span></strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">FMCG Expertise:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> A proven professional background in the Food &amp; Beverage industry.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Market Knowledge:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> Extensive experience navigating the French business landscape, with a deep understanding of local commercial practices, negotiation styles, and existing networks within Retail and HORECA.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Entrepreneurial Mindset:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> The ability to operate independently in a \"zero-to-one\" environment. 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You will be the architect of our success in one of Europe’s most important food markets.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Product Integrity:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> A portfolio of clean-label, high-performance products that set a new industry standard for quality and transparency.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Autonomy &amp; Support:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> A dynamic environment that prioritizes results over bureaucracy, offering the independence of a \"business-owner\" mindset with the full backing of our global B2B infrastructure.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Executive Compensation:</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> A competitive package including performance-based bonuses, a professional development budget, and significant growth opportunities within the company hierarchy.</span></p></li></ul><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"></p><h4><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">What to do now?</span></strong></h4><p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Let us know about you!</span></strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"> If you're ready to help us build something meaningful, feel free to apply. We’re excited to meet you. 🤍</span></p><p><br></p><h1></h1><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"></p><h1></h1><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"></p>",
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