European Sales Manager

Introduction

Our client is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing synthetic fibres for nonwoven applications. Using cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing, the business supplies innovative products to customers in various industries, including; hygiene, textiles, automotive and construction. With a broad product range and hard-earned reputation for supplying differentiated products their clients need when they need them, the business is well positioned to deliver further growth in its chosen markets.

Based within reasonable reach of a major international airport, a first rate EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER is immediately required to drive sales growth across Europe. With a solid core of key account business to maintain and grow, you will also develop and deliver the new business plan, achieving volume and product mix targets in markets across Europe. A first rate technical sales professional with relevant solution selling experience and a demonstrable track record of profitable sales growth, you will engage credibly with clients at all levels to realise the clear potential within the identified target industries.

Reports to: European Sales Director

Key responsibilities
• Using highly developed key account management skills, maintain & grow existing customer relationships to deliver profitable revenue growth.
• Plan and execute the business development plan, identifying and the securing significant, sustainable new business with new clients, in both existing and new markets.
• Identify, investigate and then develop new markets and segments as new channels for the company’s product portfolio.
• Deliver increased profitability by achieving product mix sales targets.
• Continually review, revise and create sales strategies and tactics aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
• Collate and maintain relevant and timely market data and trends to enable the company to effectively plan and develop the most relevant new products and solutions.

Package: Salary in region of �75k (negotiable, depending upon experience) plus perf- related bonus + car & benefits

Location: Flexible (possibly NW Europe), able to travel effectively across Europe (inc Denmark HQ)

Candidate profile:

• Consultative technical sales professional with directly relevant experience in similar roles.
• Fluent English and probably at least one other European language.
• Instantly credible, ideally with technically qualified with a track record in consultative sales.
• Self-reliant, a highly self-motivated individual with solid time management skills.
• First class communicator, both verbal and written, comfortable with remote working.
• Commercial and self-reliant, liaises effectively with colleagues at all levels and operates effectively with minimal supervision.
• A clearly visible track record of delivering strong results to both the top and bottom line, with solid key account management skills AND business development credentials.
• Ambitious and with potential to make a significant, direct contribution to the delivery of strategic business goals.

If this is of interest please respond by Monday July 27th immediately with current package details, a summary of your specific match to the Key Tasks & Candidate Profile above & an up to date CV which clearly demonstrates your match to our client’s requirements.