Export Sales Manager - Manufacturing

Scarlet Selection; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Export Sales Manager to enhance their distributor accounts across Europe. The role involves maintaining relationships and being proactive in converting marketing leads while managing account growth. Ideal candidates will have a background in export sales and the ability to build long-lasting partnerships. This position requires travel internationally and an ability to communicate well with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as a technical export sales manager.
• Proven track record of managing distributor accounts.
• Ability to build relationships and win new business.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the existing distributor account base.
• Maintain close contact with head office and assist distributors.
• Respond proactively to marketing inquiries and convert leads.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Proactive lead response

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.