Hudson International · Representation

A sales agent in France for foreign companies

A local representative who speaks your prospects' language and knows how French buyers decide.

Many foreign companies look for a sales agent to open France. Hudson offers a structured alternative: a business development team that represents your offer, follows your priorities and reports regularly, without the constraints of a commercial agency contract.

What we do

From data to meetings

The same Hudson approach, applied to your market.

01

Data & targeting

Building the decision-maker base for your market: companies, functions, contacts.

02

Weak & strong signals

Spotting buying signals: projects, hiring, new sites, tenders.

03

Qualified pipeline

Structured outreach and needs qualification, for a pipeline built around your offer.

04

Meeting setting

Meetings with the right people, prepared and documented.

The market

Agent or outsourced team

What to know about commercial agents in France before choosing.

01

A specific legal status

In France, a commercial agent (agent commercial) is an independent intermediary with a dedicated legal status. An end-of-contract indemnity is due in principle.

02

Focus

Many agents represent several principals. An outsourced team focuses on your offer for the duration of the mission.

03

Reporting

Hudson reports on activity, conversations and market feedback, so you keep visibility from abroad.

04

Language and codes

Outreach in French, with an approach adapted to the sector and to French business etiquette.

Method

Four steps, one clear framework

01

Scoping

Your offer, the target market, the right contacts and objectives.

02

Targeting

Building the decision-maker base and prioritising accounts.

03

Outreach

First contact, presentation of your offer, qualified meetings.

04

Follow-up

Regular reporting, market feedback and adjustments.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Hudson a commercial agent?

No. Hudson acts as a business development service provider under a defined mission, not as a commissioned agent.

Can you sign contracts on our behalf?

Contract signature stays with you. Hudson prepares and qualifies the opportunities.

Do you cover the whole of France?

Yes, remotely and by region, depending on your target segments.

Contact

Let's talk about your market

Tell us about your offer, your target market and your objectives. Hudson will get back to you shortly.