Global Export & Commercial Lead

Adecco (Portugal); Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting on behalf of a Hull-based specialist manufacturing business to appoint an Export & Commercial Manager to oversee international customer accounts and export operations. You will manage export documentation, shipping processes and liaise with international agents while developing key accounts.

The role involves 4–6 weeks of overseas travel annually and close collaboration with production and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in international shipping, exports or export logistics.
• Knowledge of export documentation and international shipping procedures.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and confidence dealing with customers.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer relationships across the UK and international markets.
• Oversee export processes, shipping documentation and international orders.
• Support and manage the Export Sales Administrator.
• Liaise with international agents, distributors and customers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery arrangements.
• Work closely with production and technical departments.
• Identify opportunities to develop existing accounts and grow sales.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and annual budgets.
• Visit overseas customers, typically involving 4-6 weeks of travel annually.

Skills

Export shipping

Export docs

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Driving licence UK

French/Spanish/German (language)

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Adecco is recruiting on behalf of a Hull-based specialist manufacturing business to appoint an Export & Commercial Manager to oversee international customer accounts and export operations. You will manage export documentation, shipping processes and liaise with international agents while developing key accounts.

The role involves 4–6 weeks of overseas travel annually and close collaboration with production and technical teams.