A well-established British manufacturer specialising in the design and production of industrial equipment.

French and German speaking Export Sales Manager
Location: Banbury
Hybrid working available
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)

– 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

Up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits