French and German speaking Export Sales Manager

Company: French Selection (FS)
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Location: Banbury
Job Description:

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: circa £50,000 per annum + bonus – please state your expectations even if higher as may be open to negotiation depending on experience

Location: Banbury – Hybrid Working Available

Ref: 8221FG

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website (see link below), go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 8221FG

Website: www.french-selection.co.uk

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: circa £50,000 per annum + bonus – please state your expectations even if higher as may be open to negotiation depending on experience

Posted: May 23rd, 2026