Business Development Manager

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading, award-winning agricultural machinery manufacturer to recruit a French-Speaking Business Development Manager.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially driven, relationship-focused sales professional with proven experience in agricultural machinery or technical agri-sales. The successful candidate will take ownership of a defined territory, driving dealership development, end-user sales growth, and long-term customer partnerships across the region. Fluency in French is essential to support dealer and customer engagement within French-speaking markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for all sales activity across the designated territory, managing the complete sales lifecycle from initial enquiry through to aftersales support and customer retention
• Develop and execute structured territory sales plans in collaboration with the Marketing team to maximise market penetration and brand visibility
• Identify, recruit, and develop new dealership partners through strong sector knowledge and targeted prospecting activity
• Present and demonstrate products and services to dealers, ensuring appropriate stock levels and alignment with market demand
• Proactively generate and convert direct sales leads with end users, maintaining disciplined pipeline management and follow-through
• Represent the business at industry exhibitions, trade shows, and promotional events to strengthen brand presence and cultivate strategic relationships
• Conduct regular technical visits to the company's state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility to maintain in-depth product knowledge
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing sales team, reporting directly to the General Manager and contributing to overall revenue strategy

Essential Skills & Criteria

• Fluent French speaker with the ability to conduct commercial negotiations and technical discussions confidently
• Proven track record in agricultural machinery sales, or a strong recent background in technical sales within the agricultural sector
• Demonstrated success in territory development, dealership growth, and achieving revenue targets
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and convert them into sustainable sales growth
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across dealer networks and end-user customers
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented approach to territory management
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and effective use of CRM systems for pipeline and performance tracking
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within the territory

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to 50K with an OTE of 70K
• Company vehicle
• Opportunity to represent a premium, award-winning agricultural manufacturing brand
• Structured product training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership environment with clear growth and progression pathways