Account Executive (Marine Equipment / Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

OTE

Training

Travel

Progression

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting for an Account Executive (Marine Equipment / Manufacturing) based in North Shields. You will manage international customer accounts, develop sales opportunities and coordinate orders.

You will travel around 10% across Europe, prepare quotations, maintain CRM forecasts, and contribute to growth. Salary £30,000–£35,000 plus Bonus and OTE £40k–£45k, plus training, progression and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, account management or business development.
• Background in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with an established international customer base.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate new business.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and follow up on orders.
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts and pipeline reports.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Travel internationally across Europe to visit customers and strengthen relationships.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Account management

Technical background

Driving licence

Job description

Account Executive (Marine Equipment / Manufacturing)

£30,000 – £35,000 + Bonus + OTE £40k – £45k + Training + Travel + Progression + Company Benefits

North Shields

Are you a Sales Executive or Account Manager looking to develop your career with an established manufacturer?

Join a specialist business offering a strong existing customer base, international exposure and the opportunity to build long-term commercial relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer with over 200 years of heritage in marine navigation and technical instruments. Supplying customers internationally, the business combines traditional engineering expertise with modern navigation technology.

You’ll spend around 90% of your time office-based in North Shields, managing customer accounts, developing sales opportunities and coordinating orders. With approximately 10% international travel across Europe, you’ll also visit customers in person, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.

This role would suit a B2B Sales Executive, Account Executive or Account Manager from a technical, industrial or manufacturing background looking for international exposure and a long-term career with an established business.

The Role:

• Manage and develop relationships with an established international customer base
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate new business
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and follow up on orders
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts and pipeline reports
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for business growth
• Travel internationally across Europe to visit customers and strengthen relationships

The Person:

• Experience in B2B sales, account management or business development
• Background in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

Reference Number: BBBH27998

Keywords: Account Executive, Sales Executive, Account Manager, Customer Account Manager, International Sales, Marine Sales, Marine Engineering , Manufacturing, North Shields, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, European Travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.