Job Ref: 214129329

Date: 2021-07-05 17:18:12

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International Distributor Development Manager

£40,000 (overall earning potentials £70,000)

Permanent

Milton Keynes

We are recruiting for a newly created International Distribution Development Manager to join an aggressively growing manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes. The role will be responsible for developing international business growth through implementation of a global distributor network. To develop and manage client relationships whilst professionally representing the brand.

If you have a passion in foodservice, hospitality or construction then this could be a great opportunity for you!

Please note: Current methods of Communication and Presentation; due to business travel restrictions, this role is office based and mainly phone, email and video conferencing focused with limited face-to-face selling.

Job Responsibilities:

* To develop a distribution network with international partners covering key geographical locations.

* Identify, nurture and acquire new international customers (distributors and large retailers)

* Manage existing key and standard account business, developing new product sales and initiatives, and developing new account sales.

* Ensure existing international accounts are fully supported via regular account reviews and product promotion activity.

* Provide market intelligence to marketing and product development team on competitive products, solutions and activities.

* Accurately and efficiently enter customer information into CRM maintaining accurate project notes and information for mailing purposes.

* Prepare monthly sales activity reports and forecasts.

Experience & Skills:

* Proven track record in identifying, engaging, and securing new business relationships.

* Must be resilient, commercially minded, and entrepreneurial

* Must have knowledge of Foodservice, Hospitality or Construction industries.

* Experience essential in creating, developing, and maintaining successful international business relationships at a senior level.

* Ability to utilise government (DTI) support and resources to develop overseas business where applicable.

* Able to quickly gain, maintain and share product knowledge with customers/distributor network effectively.

Full / Clean Driving license is also essential

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