FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Export Sales Manager
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum plus bonus plus company car
Location: Polegate
Ref: 8143FE

The Company:
A leading UK manufacturer of synthetic materials with a key focus on sustainability.

Main duties:
To manage and develop export sales for the territory, specifically with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and distributors.

The Role:
- To visit key prospective clients on site regularly
- To develop and deliver export sales strategy and adjust as required according to market
- To develop sales opportunities with new and existing clients to increase revenue
- To liaise with distributors and establish methods to drive growth in the territories
- To provide training to distributors and OEM’s on the product
- To prepare and present sales forecasts and budgets
- To maintain market and competitor knowledge and report on areas for future company growth
- To attend exhibitions and trade shows when required
- To report on customer visits; expectations, outcomes and follow-up plans
- To maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records in the CRM system

The Candidate:
- Fluent in French (written and spoken) - Essential
- Experience in Export Sales – Essential
- Experience in Leisure or Sporting industry - Beneficial
- Proactive, confident and dynamic personality
- Excellent communication skills and a team player
- IT literate

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.