Our client, a leading specialist manufacturer, is seeking a skilled, fluent French speaking Business Development Manager, Export to drive sales growth and maintain effective relationships with customers across international markets. As the BDM, Export, you will play a crucial role in achieving the company's sales and marketing objectives by implementing strategic plans, managing customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities in international markets. Responsibilities:Implement agreed marketing plans, exhibition visits, training, and monitor results to achieve sales and marketing objectivesMaintain effective relationships with customers, including distributors, OEMs, and end-users, understanding their needs and anticipating sales and marketing opportunitiesPrepare strategic and annual sales and marketing plans, including sales revenue and expenditure, and seek approval from the BDM Team Leader (Export)Provide the BDM Team Leader (Export) with sales budgets and monthly reports to monitor sales and business activities, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for nominated geographical areasIdentify and manage threats and opportunities to the export business, acting proactively and relevantlyRequirementsDegree qualification in business management or equivalent, or qualified by experienceMechanical inclined technical competence/experienceExperience in sales and business development in international markets, preferably in food and/or manufacturing sectorsFluency in English and French (additional languages would be an advantage)Excellent communication and business acumenActive relationship management with all stakeholders and customersAbility to prioritise under pressure and act calmlyGood presentation skillsUnderstanding of social and cultural diversity of markets and customersB2B sales/business development experience in EMEA and APAC preferredAvailable for international travel up to 40% of the time and the ability to work from their Head Office in Sittingbourne 2 days per weekBenefits include 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, flexible cash scheme and long service awardsAt KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading specialist manufacturer, is looking for a fluent French-speaking Business Development Manager, Export to enhance sales growth in international markets.
- The role involves implementing strategic plans, managing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities, with a focus on achieving sales and marketing objectives.
- Candidates should have a degree in business management or equivalent experience, along with mechanical technical competence and a minimum of 3 years of sales and business development experience in international markets, preferably in the food or manufacturing sectors.
- The position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000, along with benefits including 33 days of annual leave and flexible cash schemes.
- The successful candidate must be available for up to 40% international travel and will work from the Head Office in Sittingbourne two days a week.
