International Business Development Manager

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 To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4318GS The company: A leading and innovative manufacturer and supplier of products used within a variety of industries serving a broad international customer base 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 The candidate: - Fluent in either German / Eastern European or Turkish language skills preferred - Applications are welcome from candidates without additional language skills - Business to business 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 The salary: Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.