European Business Development

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 International Business Development Manager (UK & Europe) based out of their office in Preston, Lancashire

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developing new Business and managing existing accounts to increase business
• Market and price research
• Setting sales strategies and strong relationships within the territory
• Setting marketing strategies within the territory
• Providing quotes
• Setting up budgets and targets on a yearly basis
• Research new market 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 reports
• Sales figures analysis
• Managing agents/distributors
• Business Development 80%
• Account Manager 20%

Skills & Experience:

• International Business Development Experience essential (ideally 5 years)
• Strong English language skills both written and verbal
• Export Sales Experience (working knowledge of Incoterms)
• Strong communication skills
• 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
• European Language (Spanish, Italian, Polish etc) would be advantageous but not essential

Benefits:

• 31 days including bank holidays
• Car parking free of charge outside building
• Pension scheme
• Uncapped bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Hours of work 8.30am - 5.00pm (flexibility required)

This role is mainly office based and therefore the candidate must be in commutable distance to the Preston, Lancashire Office.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.