German Speaking Sales Manager

German Speaking Sales Manager, Stockton
£24k basic plus bonus

JOB PURPOSE:

*To manage one functional export sales territory.
*To work to achieve sales target in this territory by maximising current opportunities and developing new business wherever possible.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

*To carry out the plans and programmes designed to provide sales via Export dealers in Europe
*To adhere to Company values
*To introduce and present new products, ideas, and techniques to partners
*To make full use of available sales tools and company reports to develop sales
*To proactively suggest new strategies and projects for sales development
*To travel frequently to specific territories to visit existing or potential business partners
*To provide clear and detailed meeting agendas, meeting preparation reports and sales visit reports
*To prospect for and appoint new business partners in line with company procedures
*To assist the Marketing Department in managing lead-generation activities
*To assist the Accounts Department with credit transactions, including Letters of Credit, Wire Transfers, and Bank Guarantees and to oversee partners' credit applications
*To update company market and product assessments with relevant facts gathered from distributor correspondence regarding problems, competition, product acceptance, trends in the industry, opportunities for new products, and possible new marketing programmes.
*To carry out commercial, survey and product training for existing and new business partners
*To assist with visiting dealers' transportation and entertainment, as necessary
*To participate where required in exhibitions
*To carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Regional Manager
*To actively live and instil our company values: Customer centric, Appreciation, Integrity, Reliability, Respect, Responsibility

SKILLS REQUIRED:

*Literate and numerate to "A" level standard.
*Fluent in at least two main European languages one of which to be German
*2-year's minimum sales management experience in a commercial environment.
*Business travel experience
*Superior communication and inter-personal skills
*Superior customer-care skills