Job Reference: FRS60500
Job Duration:
Start date: asap
Description:
International Sales Manager -Food
Due to strong growth in international markets our client a cork based manufacture is seekingto hire International Sales Manager with Export Managerial responsibility. The person will need a strong interest in food, withresponsability for managing existing International Relationships and exploring opportunities Ideally located in Cork, however client will look at candidates located close to an Airport.
* Achieve volume and profit growth targets in line with existingdistributors in key markets.
* Identifying new business in new markets, and/or with existing distributors.
* Build and manage meaningful business relationships, with all current and new international distributors.
* Communication to business stakeholders of all sales, marketing, and product development activities.
* Reporting on customer visits for improved customer management, market information collection
* Planning and coordinating inward market visits for key customers, ensuring maximum shareof mind f
* Negotiating any new supply or trading agreements with new and existing distributors, and deciding whether Distribution agreements should be created, extended, or terminated at renewal dates.
* Monthly reporting to senior management on performance versus plan and budget- plus addressing any issues, concerns, and future opportunities.
Requirements
* Experienced in Export /International Account Manager with at least 2 years previous experience within Food Industry
* European Language- German preferable but not essential
* Detail orientated, efficient and works at a fast pace to keep up with many projects, tasks and varied categories simultaneously.
* Very strong IT skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Proven track record of driving performance in a profit focused role.
* Able to work on own initiative.
* High degree of integrity with an ability to communicate effectively with customers to build trust.
* Able to assess the financial impact of deals & opportunities.
* Must be willing / available for international travel
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary:
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Export SalesManager, European Sales Manager, European Business Development, International Account Manager
Contact Name: Daniella Gardiner
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