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.

German and French speaking Export Sales Manager

Location: Banbury

Regular International Travel Required

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits

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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