FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
French and German speaking Export Sales Manager
Location: Banbury - Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire / Northamptonshire areas
Hybrid working available (must be based within easy daily travelling distance of Banbury)
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits
Ref: 8221FG
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A well-established British manufacturer specialising in the design and production of industrial equipment.
Main duties: To be responsible for sales growth in the allocated markets through a combination of distributor management and direct sales activity.
The role:
- Maintain relationships with existing distributors and provide training and ongoing support to maximise performance
- Identify and qualify opportunities to expand the distributor network, leading negotiations and building long-term partnerships
- Identify and develop direct sales opportunities in markets not covered by distributors
- Manage project from initial enquiry through to final delivery
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to penetrate new markets
- Monitor market trends, analyse performance and prepare sales forecasts
- Liaise with distributors and internal departments to ensure smooth business operations
- Regular international travel required (up to 40% of the time)
The candidate:
- Fluent in French AND German (written and spoken) is essential
- Previous experience in Export Sales or B2B Sales is essential
- Experience managing long sales cycles
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive, confident and dynamic personality with a “can do” attitude
- IT literate and confident with ERP and CRM systems
The salary: up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits