Export Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 126,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is seeking an Export Specialist in Gdańsk to manage relationships and sales for French-speaking clients. This entry-level position requires experience in B2B export, fluency in French and English, and the ability to build relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity for career development in an international setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Access to learning platforms

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Must manage existing clients and develop new business opportunities.
• Driving licence (Category B) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with international customers.
• Support French-speaking clients with sales offers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Experience in B2B export or sales

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP or CRM system

AutoCAD

Job description

Export Specialist**Position Overview** As part of the Export 2.0 organisation, the Export Specialist – External (French Language) plays a key role in strengthening ASSA ABLOY’s presence in international markets. This role focuses on building trusted relationships with external customers including general contractors, distributors, and specification partners.You will manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts while also supporting our expansion into new regions where we do not have a domestic door business. Working closely with the Sales Director External, you will help define regional priorities, develop the sales pipeline, and deliver long-term growth through high-quality customer engagement and commercial support.This position is based in our Gdańsk office. Due to the tools and systems in use, we are only considering candidates who can work on site.**Key Responsibilities****Customer relationships and account growth** -Manage and strengthen relationships with existing customers across your assigned international markets-Support French-speaking customers, ensuring clear and professional communication-Prepare detailed and accurate sales offers based on technical documentation and project needs -Guide clients through the quotation, clarification, and order process in collaboration with technical and internal project teams -Ensure that contract terms and customer requirements are met and followed through to delivery**Business development and market expansion** -Collaborate with the Sales Director External to identify and prioritise new regions and customer segments for growth-Actively reach out to new contractors, distributors, and project stakeholders to introduce our product offer-Promote ASSA ABLOY’s door solutions as reliable, compliant, and technically advanced options for a wide range of international applications -Support bids, proposals, and marketing efforts to position our offer in new projects and regions**Internal collaboration and project coordination** -Work closely with colleagues in engineering, logistics, pricing, and production to ensure a seamless customer experience-Contribute to CRM updates and reporting, supporting sales forecasting and performance tracking-Share insights from the market to help improve our product offer and approach**Requirements****Experience and education** -Experience in B2B export, sales, or project coordination, ideally in the construction or building materials industry-Ability to manage existing clients while actively developing new business opportunities**Languages** -Fluent in French-Strong command of English-Additional languages such as German or Spanish are a plus**Skills and attributes** -Excellent communication and relationship-building skills-Commercial mindset with the ability to manage accounts and generate new leads-Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once -Proficient in Microsoft Office -ERP or CRM system experience is an advantage -Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus -Driving licence (Category B) required -Willingness to work daily from our Gdańsk office**What We Offer** -An exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career in an international setting-Competitive salary with performance-based bonus -Access to learning platforms and internal training programmes, including language support -The chance to work closely with global customers and help shape ASSA ABLOY’s growth in new markets -Modern tools to support your work, including laptop and phone -A supportive and ambitious export team that values teamwork, customer focus, and results**Job Title: Export Specialist – External (French Language)** **Location:** Gdańsk, ul. Leona Droszyńskiego 24, bud. F2, working from the office **Reports to:** Sales Director External, Door Business Segment EMEIA**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Experience levelEntry levelLocationGdansk, Poland