Our highly successful client in Preston are a global manufacturer and supplier of specialist technical equipment. They supply to over 40 countries worldwide. The UK division provide a full service to clients both in the UK and throughout Europe and beyond.
A new position to expand their sales team further has now arisen and we are looking for an European Business Development Executive (UK & Europe).
Are you looking for a great opportunity in an established client where you will really have the opportunity to grow the client portfolio as well as manage existing accounts. This role will also use your European language skills along with your International BDM experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Developing new Business and managing existing accounts to increase business
- Market price research
- Setting sales strategies and strong relationships within the territory
- Setting marketing strategies within the territory
- Setting up budgets and targets on a yearly basis
- Market research new markets potential
- Organising marketing within the territory
- Customer communication
- Frequent customer visits in the territory (10-12 trips per year)
- Attendance at international exhibitions (min 3 per year)
- Sales Figures analysis
- Managing agents/distributors
- Business Development 80%
Skills & Experience
- International Business Development Experience essential
- At least one European Language – Spanish, French, Italian, Polish or an ano, both written and verbal
- Excellent use of English language both written and verbal
- Export Sales Experience (working knowledge of Incoterms)
- Self motivated
- Able to work within the office environment – Preston alongside the other Sales Development Team members and Technical Support Team
- Good Microsoft office skills
- Technically minded or an interest or background in Engineering would be advantageous
- Strong Team player
31 days including bank holidays
Car Parking free of charge outside building
Uncapped bonus scheme
Hours of work 8.30am – 5.00 (flexabiity required)
This role is mainly office based and therefore the candidate must be in commutable distance to the Preston, Lancashire Office.
Contact Details:
JDR - Just Dynamic Recruitment Recruitment Team
