European Sales Executive

Tuesday 23 February 2010

European Sales Executive

European Sales Executive - £20-23,000 neg + benefits, Midlands

International manufacturing company has an immediate requirement for a European Sales Executive to sell to new & existing customers throughout the UK (75%) & parts of Europe (25%).

You will manage & develop existing customers, identify & convert new business opportunities backed up by extensive investment in marketing, and visit main customers as required. You will liaise with Quality, production & sales colleagues in the UK, Europe & USA, with potential to visit European & USA operations.

This role will suit an ambitious, Graduate calibre individual who is looking to develop a strong sales & marketing career with an International company, who are keen to invest in training & development. You will certainly have internal sales experience, ideally with a mix of account management & new business. Exposure to European customers & additional European languages such as French, Spanish or Dutch will be advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress & build upon your initial sales career, build additional sales experience in an international environment & benefit from on going training.

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