Export Sales Manager

Scarlet Selection; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Export Sales Manager to develop their distributor account base across Europe. The role involves proactive relationship management and supporting distributors to win end-user accounts. You will home-base and visit the Midlands office weekly, with an approximate travel commitment of 7-10 days monthly. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing distributors and excellent relationship-building skills. Proficiency in European languages is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Basic salary of 65 - 70k

15% of basic OTE

Quality company car

Qualifications

• Currently working as a technical export sales manager.
• Experience managing distributors abroad in Europe.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop distributor account base in Europe.
• Maintain close contact with head office in the Midlands.
• Manage distributor accounts and assist with winning end-user accounts.

Skills

Building lasting relationships

Account growth

Winning new business

Job description

65 - 70k basic + 15% of basic ote + quality company car

My client are a global manufacturer of oil mist filters and accessories and they sell into the aerospace, automotive, engineering, metal cutting and subcontracting industries.

They are looking for an experienced technical Export Sales Manager to grow and develop their existing distributor account base across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands and Denmark. You will be based from home and maintain close contact with the head office in the Midlands visiting once a week. You should expect to be abroad for approximately 7-10 days per month. The company invest heavily in marketing and promotion to generate new enquiries so you will need to respond proactively and efficiently to these leads. You will manage the distributor accounts and be available to assist those distributor's with winning some end user accounts. Some of these distributors have been with the company for decades.

To be considered for this role you will currently be working as a technical export sales manager and have experience managing distributors abroad in Europe. You need to be excellent at building lasting relationships, growing accounts and winning new business. Speaking European languages would be advantageous but not essential.