French and German speaking Export Sales Manager

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

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: 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)

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- 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