Blackpool , Lancashire ( North West England) - hybrid
THE COMPANY
Our client is an international manufacturer of well designed and branded industrial equipment and utilities.
THE JOB
In order to develop international sales into France, they wish to recruit a French speaking International Sales Executive. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across French speaking b2b markets and other international territories.
Identify, develop, and win new export business opportunities
Manage relationships with distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and buying groups
Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing with professional buyers.
Deliver sales growth against agreed targets and KPIs.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
Develop strategic sales plans for assigned territories.
Attend international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings.
Prepare sales forecasts and pipeline reports.
Work closely with marketing, operations, and customer service teams
Manage key accounts and build long-term customer partnerships.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND PROFILE
Fluent French
Proven experience in b2b international sales or business development.
Experience selling to buyers, governments, local councils, purchasing managers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or key accounts is a preference.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Experience managing international markets and export channels
Commercially astute with strong business development capabilities.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary ! AND performance-based bonus.
International career development opportunities.
Supportive and ambitious team environment.
Opportunity to influence business growth and strategy.
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