Account Executive (Marine Equipment / Manufacturing)

Confidential; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Account Executive (Marine Equipment / Manufacturing) in North Shields. Salary range 30,000–35,000 GBP plus Bonus and OTE 40k–45k. Role involves managing international accounts with travel to Europe, and developing long-term commercial relationships.

The successful candidate will join a well-established manufacturer with over 200 years of heritage in marine navigation and technical instruments, serving customers globally.

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

Account management

Business development

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 B2 B 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 B2 B 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

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.