Job description
Export BD/Sales Executive
Barnstaple
Permanent role
Salary £32k to £35k plus comms and bonus DOE
Our client is looking to recruit an Export Sales Executive to develop and maintain B2B sales within the luxury interiors specification sector through our established network of dealerships and contacts.
Languages are central to this role, online presentation meetings, day to day
communication and cultural sympathy. Some European travel may be offered as the role develops, this will focus on face to face sales trips into key areas.
Based at their head office in North Devon, this is an exciting opportunity to work for an industry leading brand.
The export market is well established and we currently have authorised
dealerships / partnerships in many key regions as well as an established and rapidly growing direct sales channel.
Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager you will be part of an experienced sales team which includes segment leads and sales support dedicated to export territories, all based at our head office in Devon.
The office based, business development, element of the role will involve building rapport and developing relationships with customers and prospects via telephone calls, other virtual communication services, and email to introduce and present the full range of products and services offered.
Regular online presentations will involve client meetings and brand presentations with existing and prospective clients.
Full product and process training will be given enabling you to build your sales
skills and technical knowledge of our product range as you work with our experienced and enthusiastic team.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a confident, focused demeanour are essential attributes for the role.
Experience within B2B sales and business development are central to success
in this role.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Regular online meetings for brand promotion and project related development.
• Support sales team when working on technical elements with our European partners.
• Part of the hosting team for customer visits to our facility in Devon.
• London showroom support when required.
• Development and proof reading of language specific content.
• Control of your own diary and meeting booking.
• Research and development of new clients within the designated territory.
• Work closely with existing management team to develop pre identified markets.
• Maintain and develop the existing authorised dealer network.
• Work closely with office-based export segment leads on day-to-day management of the territory.
• Develop sales lead to a close.
• Daily contact with existing clients and prospects by telephone, virtual meetings, and email.
• Servicing and progressing sales leads and enquiries from initial enquiry to after sales.
• Maintaining accurate customer and project records within our CRM system.
• Develop, nurture, and manage internal and external relationships.
• Develop an industry and product expertise.
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team.
THE RIGHT PERSON
• Will share our social responsibility values.
• The desire to work in an office setting.
• Language requirements – English, French, Spanish, German, Italian.
• Can demonstrate experience and success within B2B sales and business development.
• Experience within the luxury interiors sector and an understanding of the decorative specification process.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proven business development success with a strong desire to grow sales in the territory.
• Take pride in their work and have an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a competence with Microsoft Office package.
• An understanding of the exceptional customer service levels associated with a luxury brand.
• An understanding of business-to-business sales processes within a demanding sector.
• A practical / technical interest in our range of products and market.
• Focused and organised collaborator.
• An active interest and desire to learn more of luxury brands and interior design.
• A desire to learn and progress with a proactive attitude to develop your knowledge.
• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and Passport
IN RETURN WE OFFER
• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
• Clear opportunity to progress within the organisation.
• Annual performance bonus.
• 39 hours per week
• 4 day working pattern when office based.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company funded pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and highly successful company.
Barnstaple
Permanent role
Salary £32k to £35k plus comms and bonus DOE
Our client is looking to recruit an Export Sales Executive to develop and maintain B2B sales within the luxury interiors specification sector through our established network of dealerships and contacts.
Languages are central to this role, online presentation meetings, day to day
communication and cultural sympathy. Some European travel may be offered as the role develops, this will focus on face to face sales trips into key areas.
Based at their head office in North Devon, this is an exciting opportunity to work for an industry leading brand.
The export market is well established and we currently have authorised
dealerships / partnerships in many key regions as well as an established and rapidly growing direct sales channel.
Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager you will be part of an experienced sales team which includes segment leads and sales support dedicated to export territories, all based at our head office in Devon.
The office based, business development, element of the role will involve building rapport and developing relationships with customers and prospects via telephone calls, other virtual communication services, and email to introduce and present the full range of products and services offered.
Regular online presentations will involve client meetings and brand presentations with existing and prospective clients.
Full product and process training will be given enabling you to build your sales
skills and technical knowledge of our product range as you work with our experienced and enthusiastic team.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a confident, focused demeanour are essential attributes for the role.
Experience within B2B sales and business development are central to success
in this role.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Regular online meetings for brand promotion and project related development.
• Support sales team when working on technical elements with our European partners.
• Part of the hosting team for customer visits to our facility in Devon.
• London showroom support when required.
• Development and proof reading of language specific content.
• Control of your own diary and meeting booking.
• Research and development of new clients within the designated territory.
• Work closely with existing management team to develop pre identified markets.
• Maintain and develop the existing authorised dealer network.
• Work closely with office-based export segment leads on day-to-day management of the territory.
• Develop sales lead to a close.
• Daily contact with existing clients and prospects by telephone, virtual meetings, and email.
• Servicing and progressing sales leads and enquiries from initial enquiry to after sales.
• Maintaining accurate customer and project records within our CRM system.
• Develop, nurture, and manage internal and external relationships.
• Develop an industry and product expertise.
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team.
THE RIGHT PERSON
• Will share our social responsibility values.
• The desire to work in an office setting.
• Language requirements – English, French, Spanish, German, Italian.
• Can demonstrate experience and success within B2B sales and business development.
• Experience within the luxury interiors sector and an understanding of the decorative specification process.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proven business development success with a strong desire to grow sales in the territory.
• Take pride in their work and have an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a competence with Microsoft Office package.
• An understanding of the exceptional customer service levels associated with a luxury brand.
• An understanding of business-to-business sales processes within a demanding sector.
• A practical / technical interest in our range of products and market.
• Focused and organised collaborator.
• An active interest and desire to learn more of luxury brands and interior design.
• A desire to learn and progress with a proactive attitude to develop your knowledge.
• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and Passport
IN RETURN WE OFFER
• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
• Clear opportunity to progress within the organisation.
• Annual performance bonus.
• 39 hours per week
• 4 day working pattern when office based.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company funded pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and highly successful company.