Export Sales Executive/Manager (Preferably a French Speaker)

MET are delighted to be recruiting this fantastic opportunity for one of its leading clients. An established player in B2C homewares home furnishings business they are looking for an ambitious Export Sales professional to join the business to assist in the expansive plans they have for the Export division.

The key remit is to work closely with the Head of Export devising & delivering the strategy for long term sustainable growth of a profitable channel.


The Role:
·Execute the strategic sales & marketing plan for export, ensuring consistency and compatibility with the wider aims and aspirations of the business, and which will drive sustainable growth.
·Managing an existing portfolio of customers across the EMEA achieving growth across existing customers.
·Identify new opportunities with both retailers and distributors globally
·Negotiate terms and conditions to secure new partners within regions
·Execute plans to ensure sales targets are met
·Help deliver the budgeted sales target for the channel. To contribute to the annual budgetary process and ensure ongoing focus to help deliver the annual budget.
·Identify and develop appropriate product ranges that support the growth ambitions in the diverse global markets.
·Work with the Supply Chain and Operations team to deliver the most effective distribution channel from supplier to customer.
·Focus on the primary objective of developing branded business whilst nurturing own label if required.
·Manage/visit Global customers on a regular basis in line with business requirements.


The Person:

·Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an Export Sales role
·You must be able must be able to demonstrate new business successes in your career so far.
·The role is UK (NW) based, but worldwide travel is anticipated.
·Fluency in French would be a big benefit

This Export Sales Executive role job is commutable from Leeds, Manchester and surrounding areas.

MET Marketing is acting as an employment agency in relation to this Export Sales Role