French or German speaking Business Development Manager

French Selection UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading machinery company is seeking a French or German speaking Business Development Manager, remote in the UK. The role involves managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience and is fluent in either language. Compensation includes OTE up to £100,000 with a basic of £65,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• Proven BDM and machinery sales experience.
• Flexibility to travel abroad when required.
• Technical/Engineering background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine sales and marketing plans.
• Manage and grow relationships with clients and partners.
• Identify and pursue new distributors and end-user opportunities.
• Organise and deliver equipment demonstrations.
• Achieve sales and revenue goals through active prospecting.

Skills

Fluent in French or German

Excellent communication and pitching skills

Target driven

IT literate

Tools

CRM

Job description

Overview

French or German speaking Business Development Manager

Remote in the UK

Ref: 191FG

Company Profile

Market leading machinery company

Responsibilities

• Main duties: Create and regularly refine sales and marketing plans aimed at achieving strong business performance and meeting agreed targets
• The Role: Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, end users and distribution partners
• Identify and pursue new distributors and end-user opportunities, as well as negotiate and finalise deals with them
• Organise and deliver equipment demonstrations both on site and at customer sites when needed
• Provide customers and distributors with detailed technical advice, presentations and sales documents
• Achieve sales and revenue goals through active prospecting and selling
• Ensure company resources are used efficiently to maximise profitability

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in French or German (written and spoken) – Essential
• Proven BDM and machinery sales experience
• Excellent communication and pitching skills
• Target driven and motivated candidate with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Full UK/EU driving licence and flexibility to travel abroad when required
• IT literate including CRM
• Technical/Engineering background – Desirable

Compensation

OTE up to £100,000 (Basic up to £65,000 plus uncapped commission)