Successful and well-established British Manufacturing Business with worldwide activities

French Speaking Sales Engineer (Mechanical)
Salary: up to £60,000 pa
Location: Leicester area, Leicestershire
Commutable distance by car from: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Melbourne, Castle Donington, Measham, Loughborough, Derby, Quorn, Lichfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Coventry, Bedworth, Clifton, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Melton Mowbray,Syston, East Leake, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, M1, A42, A511
Ref: 5403F

Main duties:
You will be developing business opportunities, actively prospecting for new clients and contributing to the growth of existing Accounts based in Africa by creating a supportive and long-lasting relationship with them

The Role:
- Maintain and Develop key relationships across the allocated territory
- Developing new business through prospection
- Successfully dealing with Clients at C level on a daily basis
- Covering Key Account Management for existing portfolios
- Working in a fast paced, target driven / international environment
- Following up on clients' projects on a daily basis
- Visiting Clients on site and understanding their needs
- Working alongside and reporting to a Senior Sales Engineer who also covers the African market

- French speaker to Business Level essential
- Experience working in any machinery industries would be a strong advantage
- Driven and hands on attitude
- Liaising with clients to offer solutions to operational challenges
- Proven experience in a similar role would be ideal
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Looking for a challenge and a long term position
- Happy to travel to Africa on a regular basis

Up to £60,000 pa

Sales Manager, Business Developer, Business Development, African, African Market, Francophone, Key Account Management, Account Manager, KAM, Key Account manager, Client Relationship, Business Development, Client Acquisition, Prospecting, Negotiation Skills, Influential Skills, B2B, Prospecting, Lead Generation, Travelling. Mechanical Engineering, Technical, Construction, Export, Export Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Capital Equipment, Manufacturing