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Export Sales Executive (French/Spanish Speaking)

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
Central Belt
Salary
£24000 - £32000 per annum + benefits package
Closing date
22 Apr 2015

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Job Details

Summary

The Export Sales Executive will work closely with and under the guidance of the Export Sales Manager to manage and develop existing business in the assigned markets and maximise sales potential through appointed distributors and agents.
* Regular travel will be required. You will be required to stay away from home on a regular basis.
* You will also required to attend trade shows and other promotional activities on behalf of the Company, as required.
* Full training and support will be provided.


Client Details

My client is a branded FMCG business who operate on a global basis.


Description

You will have the following responsibilities to manage existing business for the company in assigned markets including:-
* Developing and executing sales and marketing strategies; preparing and monitoring performance against budgets; reviewing and preparing weekly/monthly/quarterly reports; managing individual promotional budgets; undertaking credit control functions and obtaining overdue payments.
* Expand existing business in the assigned markets, recognising market opportunities and constraints.
* Identify and evaluate new business opportunities for the Company.
* Communicate the Company's goals and objectives to distributors.
* Act in the role of the Company's brand ambassador in assigned markets.
* Undertake public relations activities and field sales visits with distributors.
* Attend key events and consumer focused trade shows in the territory, working with distributors to build brand awareness through tutored master classes.
* Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date market, commercial and customer records.
* Assist in specific project work regarding new product development and department procedural issues.
* Liaise with Marketing Department on competitor information, new product developments and promotions.
* Manage and own your professional development in order to achieve your work objectives and your career and personal goals.


Profile

You will have the following demonstrable skills:
* Proficiency in English, Spanish and French is required.
* Minimum 2-3 years experience of working in a sales or brand marketing environment.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Good organisational and analytical skills.
* Commercially aware.
* Self motivated and PC literate.
* Degree Educated or HND/HNC or equivalent would also be considered.
* 2-3 years experience of working in a sales or brand marketing environment, preferably in the Wine and Spirits Industry.


Job Offer

£24 - 32k basic salary DOE + flexible benefits package on offer

Company

Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.

Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!

Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us

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