Export Sales Manager

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Dorney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Export Sales Manager to lead the sales team and drive growth for construction machinery across Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in equipment sales and experience managing a team. This role offers a competitive salary and a company car allowance, along with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Company car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health care

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience managing and motivating a sales team.
• Strong background in selling construction equipment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of three direct reports.
• Drive international sales across 11 African territories.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals for new and used machinery.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Experience selling construction equipment

Skilled negotiation

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in engineering or a related technical field

Job description

Overview

The Company: Selling a market leading brand of Heavy Plant Machinery with excellent reputation in the marketplace. Well recognised international coverage. Excellent team ethic within the business.

Benefits

• £80,000 - £90,000
• £100,000 - £115,000 OTE
• Company car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Generous pension contributions

The Role - Export Sales Manager - Construction Machinery

As Export Sales Manager you will be responsible for leading the UK-based sales team and driving revenue growth for construction equipment, used machines, and material handling equipment across 11 African territories.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of three direct reports.
• Drive international sales by developing strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and buying offices.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals for both new and used machinery.
• Liaise with internal teams to support pricing, tenders, and market intelligence.
• Monitor competitor activity and ensure CRM systems are up to date.
• Manage departmental budgets and P&L with a revenue target of approx. $25m annually.

The Ideal Person

• Inspirational leader with experience managing and motivating a sales team.
• Strong background in selling construction equipment.
• Skilled negotiator with experience managing key accounts.
• Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen.
• Degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Export experience beneficial but not essential.

How to apply

If you think the role of Export Sales Manager - Construction Machinery is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Darren Wrigley

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Tel no: (phone number removed)

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally