Export Sales Manager

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for an Export Area Sales Manager for a well‑established engineering company near Sheffield. You will drive sales across Far East, Middle East and Australasia, and manage key customer relationships with agents, distributors, engineers and contractors.

The role includes coordinating international projects and supply chains, presenting technical solutions, and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK/global construction industry or technical export sales.
• Ability to present technical solutions to engineering audiences.
• Strong relationship management with agents, distributors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and expand sales within Far East, Middle East and Australasia.
• Maintain and grow relationships with engineers, consultants, distributors and contractors.
• Coordinate international projects and supply chains.
• Present technical solutions and product specifications to engineering audiences.
• Manage a personal pipeline of opportunities and deliver order intake.
• Develop partnerships with worldwide agents and distributors.
• Contribute to strategic sales planning reporting to the Managing Director.

Skills

Export sales

Key account management

Technical solution selling

Strategic sales planning

Job description

Description

Our client is a well‑established engineering company with a rich history in their sector..

Role Overview

Based at the company’s Head Office near Sheffield, the Export Area Sales Manager is responsible for managing and developing sales across Far East, Middle East, Australasia. This is a key, customer‑facing position and a senior role within the Area Sales Management team.

The position involves close collaboration with agents, distributors, engineers, consultants, and contractors worldwide. The role will also include limited foreign travel to support projects and maintain key customer relationships.

• Develop, manage, and expand sales within Far East, Middle East, Australasia.
• Maintain and grow relationships with engineers, consultants, distributors, and contractors.
• Manage and coordinate international projects – including supply chains
• Present technical solutions and product specifications to engineering audiences.
• Manage a personal pipeline of opportunities and deliver consistent order intake.
• Support and develop partnerships with worldwide agents and distributors.
• Contribute to strategic sales planning and reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Work closely with our current agents responsible for Far East, Middle East, Australasia

Requirements:

• Proven experience in the UK / Global construction industry / a technical export sales role
• Strong background in selling specified technical products