After a career as a lifeguard and pool manager, I wanted to get away from this somewhat restricted environment.

I therefore trained as a professional diver, and performed my first missions abroad.

Following this experience, I had the opportunity to join PETROVAL, a company that allows me to exhibit my full potential while discovering new countries and new cultures.

Maidey Albina

Maidey Albina

I joined the Petroval team as Workshop Manager (Maintenance & Logistics) immediately after I graduated.   I also worked on the development of a quality management system which aimed to ensure customer confidence and satisfaction, by identifying and formalizing the measures that are necessary to achieve quality of services.

The organization in the company also allowed me to be involved in cross-functional roles (employee representative, project manager).

After 15 years of very enriching professional and personal experiences, I joined the sales department as a sales assistant, working in an atmosphere that is both serious and informal.

One feels a real "team spirit" within this small enterprise.   In addition, the management of the company is accessible and attentive to the employees’ needs and aspirations, which adds that little extra for PETROVAL! 

Rachel Godin

Following several years of selling furniture as the assistant purchasing manager for a French enterprise, I became a professional diver after training at the INPP (National Institute of Professional Diving) in Marseille.   I practiced this profession for a year.

I was recruited by Petroval in January 2006 as a reactor loading specialist.   After 5 years in that position, Petroval gave me the opportunity to create and manage a new agency that we were opening in Singapore to cover the Asia-Pacific region.   Since 2011, I have with the same passion continued to manage and develop the local agency, meeting clients and working with them on their job sites.

I am very proud to work for a company in which human relations are warm and viewed as important, which is always innovating with the aim to better satisfying its customers, and which allows its employees to evolve if they so wish.

Didier Fontaines

Didier Fontaines

    AREA SALES MANAGER

    AREA SALES MANAGER

    PETROVAL, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and Eurecat, delivers innovative technologies and high-value-added services to clients in the refining and petrochemical sectors.

    Our Catalyst Department specializes in comprehensive services for catalyst change-outs, including unloading, dense loading, sampling, technical supervision, and expert support during unit maintenance shutdowns. With more than 1,500 reactors successfully dense loaded worldwide, our experienced teams operate across the globe.

    Complementing this, our Energy Department focuses on energy diagnostics (notably via Infra-Red Thermography) and offers advanced solutions such as Inserts to improve unit efficiency and reduce carbon footprints on industrial sites.

    Headquartered in Normandy, France, PETROVAL operates internationally across all five continents, supported by subsidiaries in Bahrain, Singapore, and Texas, USA.

    To support our continued growth, we are looking for an

    Area Sales Manager (M/F)

    based in Le Havre area, in France.

    Your Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
    • Collaborate with our Technical Department to respond to RFQs and tenders, ensuring feasibility and delivering tailored technical solutions.
    • Conduct professional sales presentations in English via video call or in-person when needed.
    • Coordinate with internal technical and logistics teams to ensure seamless project execution.
    • Manage administrative tasks related to personnel/equipment deployment and product delivery.
    • Oversee the invoicing process and follow up to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
    • Ensure client satisfaction and handle feedback after project completion.
    • Prospect new markets and geographical areas where PETROVAL is underrepresented.
    • Represent PETROVAL at industry conferences, seminars, and events to promote our services.
    • Conduct regular client visits abroad (approximately 1–2 trips per quarter).

    Your Profile:

    • Educational background in commercial and/or technical fields.
    • Open to recent graduates — we value motivation, adaptability, and a willingness to learn : full technical training will be provided to support your integration and success.
    • Versatile, autonomous, and highly adaptable.
    • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to client satisfaction.
    • Fluent in English; proficiency in a second language is a plus.
    • Willingness to travel regularly for client meetings and site visits.

     

    Do you recognize yourself in this offer?

    Do not hesitate any longer, apply!

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    Location
    LE HAVRE, REGION
    Contract Type
    Permanent Contract
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    Petroval is a growing company and here’s your chance to join us.

    We are always looking for hard working individuals who want to develop their career further,
    working with high safety standards in an international and innovative technological environment.

    If you would like to share your motivation and industry know how with us, please send your resumé
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    • France
    • Phone : +33(0) 235 31 00 00
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