European Exports Manager – Garden Products – £40

European Exports Manager - Garden Products - £40-45K
Ref: 14990
Location: National/UK Role

THE ROLE:

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Export Manager with proven experience in opening up new distribution channels across Central Europe. Your experience will ideally have been gained in garden, DIY, pet or household sectors or similar products, garden products in particular would be a distinct advantage as would a proven track record in managing existing European accounts and managing relationships with the distributor. Fluency in at least one European languages (French or Spanish would be preferable) would also be a significant advantage. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years FMCG Exports experience and be well versed in dealing with the European household/DIY sectors. In terms of location, our client is very flexible as the role will require regular travel to customers and distributors across Europe as well as regular travel to their London Head Office.

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of high end garden products with a growing market across Western Europe that they wish to enhance and grow with the appointment of a dedicated Exports Manager. As an organisation they pride themselves on producing unique and high quality products that have a distinct edge over their competitors, their presence in Europe has been significant and through research and customer feedback the market to expand further across Europe is massive and requires a dedicated resource. Turnover currently stands at £15million with ambitious plans to continue in a period of sustained growth.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proven background in Western European exports
At least 5 years export and key account management experience gained from working the DIY/Garden/Pet Product/Household product sectors

• Fluent in at least one European languages (ideally French Spanish)
• Flexible with carrying out regular European travel
• New business winner
• Solid understanding of the retail Export market
• Able to work autonomously

THE PACKAGE:

Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Benefits: plus car + bonus

TO APPLY please email your CV to ursula@aarca.co.uk

We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those short listed for interview will be contacted.

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