German and French speaking Export Sales Manager
Banbury
Ref: 8221FG
Company Profile
A well-established British manufacturer specialising in the design and production of industrial equipment.
Responsibilities
German and French speaking Export Sales Manager
Location: Banbury
Regular International Travel Required
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits
Ref: 8221FG
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)
Candidate's Profile
* Fluent in German and French (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
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