French Selection (FS)
International Business Development Manager
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FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
International Business Development Manager
Location: Blackburn - Lancashire - North of Manchester
Hybrid working - must be based within easy travelling distance of Blackburn - Manchester, Lancashire, North West, West Yorkshire, etc.
Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus
Ref: 4318GS
To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, see link below, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4318GS
Website: www.french-selection.co.uk
A leading and innovative manufacturer and supplier of products used within a variety of industries serving a broad international customer base
Main duties:
An opportunity to accelerate revenue growth across designated international markets by securing new business opportunities and developing existing accounts, while delivering both technical expertise and commercial support to customers.
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The role:
- Drive revenue growth across designated international regions through new business development and account expansion
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, partners, and markets through research and lead generation
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Execute regional sales plans and budgets in line with business KPIs
- Provide technical, commercial, and sales support to customers and prospects
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs
- Analyse and report market insights, performance data, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional support to ensure timely and accurate delivery against customer requirements
- Represent the company at industry events, delivering presentations and promoting solutions to stakeholders
- Travel to customers within the designated region
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The candidate:
- Fluent in either German / Central & Eastern European* or Turkish language skills preferred
- Applications are welcome from candidates without additional language skills
- B2B sales experience required ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in business development and account management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships across international markets
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time
The salary:
Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus
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