Export Business Development Manager

Export Business Development Manager, Sittingbourne

Client: New Appointments Group

Location: Sittingbourne

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, French-speaking Business Development Export Manager to join our client’s Sales & Marketing team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the company’s international market presence, developing strategic marketing initiatives, and building strong relationships with distributors, agents, and sales partners to drive sustainable growth across designated export regions. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement: two days per week in the office and three days from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with international customers, including distributors, OEMs, and end-users.
• Identify new business opportunities and implement strategic sales and marketing plans.
• Conduct market research to gather data on competitors, product performance, and industry trends to generate reports.
• Appoint and manage distributors, agents, and sales partners within allocated regions.
• Prepare strategic sales reports and provide insights into key performance indicators.
• Support the marketing team in implementing regional and global marketing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and health & safety regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Business Management or equivalent experience.
• Technical qualification or relevant experience.
• Proven track record in international sales, B2B, and business development, preferably in the food and/or manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in English and French (additional languages are an advantage).
• Proven experience in relationship management with stakeholders and customers.
• Proficiency in IT systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus after successful training.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility to work around different time zones.
• Birthday leave
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Cash Scheme

For more information, contact Mandy at New Appointments Group: [emailprotected]