French and German speaking Export Sales Executive
Banbury
Ref: 8221FG
Company Profile
A well-established British manufacturer specialising in the design and production of industrial equipment.
Responsibilities
French and German speaking Export Sales Executive
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
Candidate's Profile
- 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
