EU Business Development Manager- £35 - 40K + Commission-Preston

European Business Development Manager
Salary: £35K - £40K Basic + £3K car allowance + up to £16K commission
Permanent
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Monday - Friday - 8.30 - 17.00 office based role with flexible starting hours
Client Profile:
Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier within the automotive sector. They are now going through their next phase of expansion and are looking for a European Business Development Managerto work in their offices based in Preston.
Duties:
The European Business Development Managerwill be responsible for the following:
-Developing new Business and managing existing accounts to increase business
-Building long term relationships
-Managing agents and distributors
-Market price research
-Setting sales strategies and strong relationships within the territory
-Setting marketing strategies within the territory
-Providing quotes
-Represent the company at Exhibitions in the territory
-Frequent customers visits in the territory, on average 10 to 12 international visit per annum
-Setting up budgets and targets on a yearly basis
-Market research new markets potential
-Organising market within the territory
-Customer communication
-Sales Reports
-Sales figures analysis
-Represent the company at Exhibitions in the territory
-80% Business Development, 20% account management.
Personal Specification:
The successful candidate for the role of European Business Development Managermust have the following skills:
-Fluent in one of the following languages German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian or Polish or any other European language as well as English to business level
-Between 3 to 5 years Business Development experience
-Automotive industry background is beneficial, but not essential.
-Motivated and Driven
-Ability to multi task and prioritise workload
-Good listening Skills
-Must be hard working and proactive
-Must be focused on the client
This role will allow you to use your languages and Sales experience while gaining experience in a company where you have opportunities for progression.
What's Next?
To apply, please contact Marcus on (phone number removed), or click apply below to submit your CV.