Overseas Business Development Manager

 Business to Business, educational furniture sector

Our client, Gratnells Ltd (www.gratnells.com) isthe leading name in educational storage, based in Harlow (Essex).  They are expanding their overseas business operations. Right now, they're seeking an Overseas Business Development Manager to increase sales through existing educational furniture manufacturers and distributors, as well as identifying and exploiting new business opportunities. The main focus will be on developing business in Europe, but you would also be expected to open up sales channels in Asian, Eastern European and North American regions.

You will be a self-driven, passionate and experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record of overseas sales. Naturally you will have excellent presentation and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to sell consultatively and offer innovative solutions to prospective customers. Fluency in French or German and experience in the educational supply sector would be advantageous.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have a largely independent and autonomous role. You should be prepared to spend up to 50% of your time overseas, including travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a long-established family business with exciting growth prospects. Salary and benefits will be directly related to your track record and experience in overseas business development.

For more information about how to apply for the role, please contact us giving your name and contact details (please do not copy and paste your CV).

Closing dates for applications is 30th August 2010.

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