Job Title: European Business Development Manager
Location: Remote (EU)
Salary: £40,000 / $50,000 per annum
Job Type: Self-Employed, Permanent
This company is a comprehensive global sourcing company that is committed to providing businesses with access to low-cost country manufacturing territories (China, India and Vietnam). They offer multi-industry sourcing services to start-ups, medium to large retailers and wholesalers that are seeking quality-assured products and sourcing strategies from Asia.
General Overview
This role will be based in the EU and will be responsible for developing European Markets for the company. The role requires a dynamic and motivated person capable of growing sales within the EU market. Working for an international sourcing company, experience of Asian manufacturing and consumer goods or industrial product will be invaluable in understanding both service and product opportunities with potential clients across retailers, brands and wholesalers.
Responsibility for lead and sales generation as well as developing and managing a network of sales agents to drive additional sales opportunities through.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analysis of target clients and product/service opportunities
- Development and implementation of sales strategy to beat sales targets
- Building and maintaining a solid network for sustainable sales
- new Customer acquisition
- Presentations at Trade Events and promotion of the companies offerings
- Identify product specific agents to create a broad network of sales support in market
- Present to clients and range reviews
- Manage own P&L
- Develop training for sales agents as part of on boarding process
- Other tasks assigned by CEO.
Key Requirements:
Education: Degree or above.
Relevant Experience & Knowledge:
- Proven track record of sales experience and exceeding budgets as agreed
- Understanding of Asian Sourcing and an already established network within Retail, Brands or Wholesale industries
- Consumer goods or Industrial product background
- Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services and identify the best fit for clients
- Excellent negotiation & presentation skills
- Target orientated
KPIs
- Revenue generation
- Profitability
- Agent network development
Basic Aptitude: High sense of responsibility and self-motivated. Engaging & influential communication\negotiation skill. Creative thinker that is solution driven. Excellent teamwork and working well under pressure
Basic Skills: Familiar with MS-Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Good command of written and oral English. Special Requirement: Willingness to travel within market is essential.
