International Business Development Manager

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

International Business Development Manager
Location: Blackburn
Hybrid working
Salary:Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus
Ref: 4318GS

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4318GS

The company: A leading and innovative manufacturer and supplier of products used within a variety of industries serving a broad international customer base

Main duties: An opportunity to accelerate revenue growth across designated international markets by securing new business opportunities and developing existing accounts, while delivering both technical expertise and commercial support to customers.

The role:
- Drive revenue growth across designated international regions through new business development and account expansion
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, partners, and markets through research and lead generation
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Execute regional sales plans and budgets in line with business KPIs
- Provide technical, commercial, and sales support to customers and prospects
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs
- Analyse and report market insights, performance data, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional support to ensure timely and accurate delivery against customer requirements
- Represent the company at industry events, delivering presentations and promoting solutions to stakeholders
- Travel to customers within the designated region

The candidate:
- Fluent in either German / Eastern European or Turkish language skills preferred
- Applications are welcome from candidates without additional language skills
-Business to business sales experience required ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in business development and account management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships across international markets
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time

The salary:Circa £50,000 per annum basic depending on experience plus company car and bonus

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Blackburn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£50,000 Per Month

Published at

30-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English