Our client, a leading specialist manufacturer, is seeking a skilled, fluent French speaking Business Development Manager, Export to drive sales growth and maintain effective relationships with customers across international markets. As the BDM, Export, you will play a crucial role in achieving the company''s sales and marketing objectives by implementing strategic plans, managing customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities in international markets. Responsibilities:Implement agreed marketing plans, exhibition visits, training, and monitor results to achieve sales and marketing objectivesMaintain effective relationships with customers, including distributors, OEMs, and end-users, understanding their needs and anticipating sales and marketing opportunitiesPrepare strategic and annual sales and marketing plans, including sales revenue and expenditure, and seek approval from the BDM Team Leader (Export)Provide the BDM Team Leader (Export) with sales budgets and monthly reports to monitor sales and business activities, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for nominated geographical areasIdentify and manage threats and opportunities to the export business, acting proactively and relevantlyRequirementsDegree qualification in business management or equivalent, or qualified by experienceMechanical inclined technical competence/experienceExperience in sales and business development in international markets, preferably in food and/or manufacturing sectorsFluency in