As a well-established manufacturing business who are market leaders in the UK, we find ourselves needing a seasoned European Sales Manager to look after a vast territory. This Sales Manager role is ideally suited to a technical consumables'' sales specialist based in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium or Holland.
 
BASIC SALARY: €80,000 - €100,000 per annum
 
BENEFITS:
· Company vehicle
· Laptop
· Phone
 
LOCATION: Homebased in Europe
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Scandinavia
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: European Sales Manager, Export Sales Manger - Manufacturer
 
As a European Sales Manager, you will be a natural salesperson who enjoys a small element of direct line management. Above all, you will demonstrate passion and commitment and inspires the same in others. You are looking for a role that champions technical sales and gives you the autonomy and freedom to manage your distributors and drive strategy across your region.
 
In addition, you will be:
· Knowledgeable in the technical consumables world of paints, resins, coatings, adhesives, construction, flooring, roofing, abrasives.
· Able to clearly communicate at all levels, with fluency in English and any other European languages would be an advantage.
· A highly motivated self-starter, able to see things commercially and prioritise workload as a result.
· In possession of a full driving license and passport and willingness to travel throughout Europe as required
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: European Sales Manager, Export Sales Manger - Manufacturer
 
This European Sales Manager role will see you out of the country up to 70/80% of your time depending on your home base. You will report directly to the UK Managing Director and you will be responsible for maximising profitable sales of our products across your territory.
 
You will:
· Work with, and manage our key distributors to create demand for our products by providing site support to end-users and wider industry stakeholders.
· Manage direct reports across the European territory (currently 3) and ensure as a team you are driving sales in the region.
· Plan and implement a business development strategy for your region.
· Manage your own diary and activity - this is an autonomous role and requires someone used to planning and managing their own time, travel and accommodation where required.
· Prepare monthly reports of sales activity including general customer feedback, progress against plan and competitor activity.
 
PROSPECTS:
 
We are looking for experienced, ambitious professionals happy to spend large parts of their time staying away. From the UK this is a traditional Export role. Where possible, we have an active policy of promotion from within and firmly believe in the development of all personnel.
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We are a privately owned British manufacturer. We are the market leader in the UK and our products are distributed all over the world. Our innovative, high-quality products are designed for professional contractors who are looking to create first class installations.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: MT18223, Wallace Hind Selection