French Selection (FS)
French speaking Business Development Manager | OEM & Spare Parts
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FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
French speaking Business Development Manager | OEM & Spare Parts
Location: UK remote – Home Based with travel
Salary: Circa up to circa £70,000 per annum plus Commission
Ref: 715AR1
To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, see link below, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 715AR1
Website: www.french-selection.co.uk
An international B2B organisation is seeking an experienced French-speaking Business Development Manager to drive new business, build strategic partnerships and develop long-term client relationships across France, Benelux and Italy, with France as the primary market.
Main duties:
- Develop new B2B business across the assigned territories, manage the full sales cycle, build strategic client and partner relationships, negotiate commercial agreements and achieve agreed revenue targets.
The role:
- Take ownership of B2B business development across France, Benelux and Italy, with France as the primary market.
- Identify, prospect and secure new customers and commercial opportunities.
- Develop sales strategies to achieve new business and revenue targets.
- Generate qualified leads through prospecting, networking, referrals and market research.
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers, key clients and strategic partners.
- Understand customer needs and present tailored commercial solutions.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and qualification through to negotiation and contract closure.
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial offers.
- Negotiate commercial terms and develop long-term client partnerships.
- Identify account growth, cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and new business opportunities.
- Develop strategic alliances and commercial partnerships.
- Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences, trade events and client meetings.
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, finance and product teams.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and pipeline reporting.
- Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Travel regularly across France, Benelux, Italy and other European locations.
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The candidate:
- Fluent French and English, written and spoken.
- Additional Italian, Dutch or Flemish would be advantageous.
- Proven B2B sales or business development experience within environmental hygiene, water treatment, air quality, infection prevention or related technical solutions - Advantageous
- Proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales or revenue targets.
- Experience managing the full B2B sales cycle.
- Experience in strategic partnerships would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
- Confident engaging with senior decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Able to work independently in a home-based role within an international team.
- Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- Willing and able to travel regularly across Europe.
- Ability to travel freely within Europe and relevant international markets.
- Full, valid driving licence required.
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Management or a related field would be advantageous.
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The salary:
- Circa £70,000 per annum + Commission.
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