International Business Development Manager

French Selection (FS); Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Job summary

FRENCH SELECTION (FS) in Blackburn is seeking an International Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across designated international markets, securing new business and expanding key accounts.

You will provide technical and commercial support, develop partnerships, and deliver market insights to senior leadership while traveling up to 50% of the time. The role offers hybrid working and a salary around £50,000 with a company car and bonus.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in business development and account management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willing and able to travel up to 50%.
• Fluent in German / Eastern European or Turkish languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across international regions through new business development and account expansion.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, partners, and markets through research and lead generation.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events and travel to customers within the region.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Sales

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Blackburn

Ref: 4318GS

Company Profile

Responsibilities

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

International Business Development Manager

Location: Blackburn

Hybrid working

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus

Ref: 4318GS

Main duties

An opportunity to accelerate revenue growth across designated international markets by securing new business opportunities and developing existing accounts, while delivering both technical expertise and commercial support to customers.

The Role

• – Drive revenue growth across designated international regions through new business development and account expansion
• – Identify and develop new business opportunities, partners, and markets through research and lead generation
• – Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• – Execute regional sales plans and budgets in line with business KPIs
• – Provide technical, commercial, and sales support to customers and prospects
• – Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs
• – Analyse and report market insights, performance data, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• – Coordinate cross-functional support to ensure timely and accurate delivery against customer requirements
• – Represent the company at industry events, delivering presentations and promoting solutions to stakeholders
• – Travel to customers within the designated region

Candidate's Profile

• – Fluent in either German / Eastern European or Turkish language skills preferred
• – Applications are welcome from candidates without additional language skills
• – B2B sales experience required ideally within a manufacturing environment
• – Strong background in business development and account management
• – Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• – Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships across international markets
• – Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• – Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time

Salary

Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car / allowance and commission