FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
International Business Development Manager
Location: Blackburn – Lancashire – North of Manchester
Hybrid working – must be based within easy travelling distance of Blackburn – Manchester, Lancashire, North West, West Yorkshire, etc.
Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus
Ref: 4318GS
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A leading and innovative manufacturer and supplier of products used within a variety of industries serving a broad international customer base
Main duties: An opportunity to accelerate revenue growth across designated international markets by securing new business opportunities and developing existing accounts, while delivering both technical expertise and commercial support to customers.
The role:
– Drive revenue growth across designated international regions through new business development and account expansion
– Identify and develop new business opportunities, partners, and markets through research and lead generation
– Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
– Execute regional sales plans and budgets in line with business KPIs
– Provide technical, commercial, and sales support to customers and prospects
– Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs
– Analyse and report market insights, performance data, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
– Coordinate cross-functional support to ensure timely and accurate delivery against customer requirements
– Represent the company at industry events, delivering presentations and promoting solutions to stakeholders
– Travel to customers within the designated region
The candidate:
– Fluent in either German / Central & Eastern European* or Turkish language skills preferred
– Applications are welcome from candidates without additional language skills
– B2B sales experience required ideally within a manufacturing environment
– Strong background in business development and account management
– Excellent communication and negotiation skills
– Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships across international markets
– Strong analytical and commercial acumen
– Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time
The salary: Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus
- languages such as: Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Slovenian, etc.
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