International Business Development Manager
2 days ago
Blackburn
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: 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. 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 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 • languages such as: Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Slovenian, etc.