Automotive BDM (French / German)

Placed: 25/11/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

The Company:

A Tier I and II supplier of noise attenuation products is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to service and support existing business and development new clients throughout mainland Europe. French and / or German fluency would be essential to succeed in this role and it is essential that you offer previous sales experience within the automotive OEM sales arena.

Job Responsibilities:

Build and maintain productive relationships within an assigned customer base within the Automotive Sector throughout mainland Europe.

* Proactively promote the full range of the company's products and services to exploit any business opportunities on a European basis and when they are identified.
* Manage the business performance of all assigned automotive accounts including negotiations, adherence to supply agreements and dispute resolution as appropriate.
* Develop and grow existing accounts to achieve budgeted sales revenue and profit.
* Identify, target and convert new business/accounts.
* Implement account development planning by mapping individual accounts to achieve maximise full business potential.

Preferred Skills:

* You will offer a proven and well documented sales history within the automotive sector working for an OEM manufacturer who supply Tier I and II, and if not, then within a technical product environment.
* Language skills must include fluent English, with either fluent French and / or German. Other European languages would be highly advantageous.
* You will be self motivated and able to manage your own diary and travel plans to see customers on a European basis. It would, therefore, also be highly beneficial if you are located near the Channel Tunnel or near a well serviced airport.
* Sales/business experience in selling products into engineering/technical markets

Personal Attributes:

* Personable
* Disciplined
* Professional
* Confident, outgoing manner.
* Strong negotiating skills

Associated Benefits:

* Company Car
* Company bonus (up to 10%)
* Contributory Pension

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Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

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Meridian Business Support is acting on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency