Export Sales Executive

On behalf of our client, a prestigious plastics manufacturing industry with a strong international presence and exports to approximately 80 countries worldwide, we are looking for an Export Sales Executive to strengthen the company's export team, based at its offices in Thermi, Thessaloniki.

The position is aimed at a professional with experience in sales, commercial acumen, and an interest in developing international partnerships.

The suitable candidate will undertake the management and development of the existing customer base in Central and Northern European markets, as well as the search for new commercial opportunities in their areas of responsibility.

Main Responsibilities

• Management and development of long-term relationships with existing international customers.
• Identification, approach, and development of new customers in the assigned markets.
• Investigation of each customer's needs and presentation of appropriate product solutions.
• Preparation and follow-up of commercial offers, negotiation of terms, and closing of agreements.
• Organization and execution of regular international visits to strengthen existing partnerships and create new ones.
• Collaboration with the company's relevant departments for smooth customer service and order follow-up.
• Monitoring of competition and commercial opportunities per market.
• Monitoring of sales progress and contribution to the achievement of commercial goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Substantial previous experience in B2B sales, ideally in the company's industry or in an international sales / export role.
• Very good knowledge of German and English, with the ability for professional communication and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of French will be considered a significant additional qualification.
• Ability to develop a customer base and manage stable commercial partnerships.
• Communication and negotiation skills, organization, and autonomy.
• Result-oriented and systematic follow-up of commercial opportunities.
• Ability to undertake approximately two trips per month abroad, each lasting five days.

Benefits:

• Modern and organized working environment
• Continuous training and opportunities for professional development
• Long-term perspective of cooperation in a dynamically growing industrial enterprise