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Export Sales Executive (German Speaking)

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
Central Belt
Salary
£18000 per annum + benefits package
Closing date
4 Nov 2016

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

Job Details



Michael Page are delighted to be recruiting an Export Sales Executive (German speaking) for one of our key clients, a global FMCG branded business. If you are a German speaking graduate looking to join a globally recognised business then we want to hear from you.

Client Details

Our client is a FMCG, branded global organisation.

Description

The Export Sales Executive (German speaking) will be fully supporting the Export Manager, responsible for managing the distributor network in Western Europe; managing current relationships and creating new distributor networks throughout the region. This role will be based at the business office in the Central Belt of Scotland and will include extensive travel around Western Europe. Full induction, continuous training, support and professional development will be given.

Profile

The Export Sales Executive (German speaking) will have the following demonstrable skills:
  • Graduate calibre individual who must speak English and German as a minimum, additional languages would be an advantage.
  • Experience in a commercial environment would be advantageous but not essential as full training and support will be given.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to interpret and analyse complex data is essential.
  • Ability to report write and efficiently report back to management.
  • Confident and outgoing personality with strong desire to succeed and great work ethic.
  • Able to commute to office based in Central belt of Scotland on a daily basis.
  • Flexible to travel throughout Western Europe to meet with customers and stay away from home.
  • Current driving licence is preferred, however, our client will consider candidates who are currently working towards obtaining their driving licence.


Job Offer

Starting salary of £18k + benefits package + training + continuous professional development

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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