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Newmarket - office based with UK and worldwide travel
45.000 - 50,000
I am working with a market leader in the environmental science industry, looking to recruit a Business Development Manager with export sales experience to join their Sales & Marketing team. This role is pivotal for managing and expanding their international distributor network and directly contributing to the sales and business growth strategies.
This role would suit someone with an enthusiastic attitude who has international distributor experience in a Science/AgriTech/Engineering environment. You will have several areas of responsibility each essential to our success:
- Develop, appoint, train, and manage our overseas distributor network.
- Provide ongoing sales, engineering, and scientific support and training to distributors and partners.
- Negotiate and close high-value sales deals and new business opportunities.
- Actively participate in UK sales initiatives and represent the company at international exhibitions.
- Lead and negotiate international collaborative projects.
You are required to have the following skills and expertise:
- Degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
- At least 3 years of experience in export sales and distribution management, ideally in Science, AgriTech, or Engineering sectors.
- Proven ability to network and build commercial relationships to secure high-value contracts.
- Strong skills in export sales, distributor management, consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship building.
- Background knowledge in environmental, plant science, agricultural, and horticultural markets or environmental instrumentation would be a plus
