International Sales Executive

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

Company car

Early finish Fridays

Free on-site parking

International customer exposure

Trade shows & industry events

Job summary

Confidential in Manchester is seeking an International Sales Executive for textiles and apparel. You will develop new business, manage key accounts, and drive growth with fashion brands across global markets.

Reporting to the Director of Apparel Sales, you will identify prospective customers, present specialist fabric ranges, and support trade shows while aiming to meet monthly and annual targets.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a sales environment.
• Strong B2B sales, business development or account management experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Confident prospecting new customers and turning opportunities into sales.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Sales: identify and approach prospective customers across the fashion and apparel industry.
• Account Management: develop strong, long-lasting customer relationships and tailor quotations.
• Market Development: research trends and identify new brands, manufacturers and distribution opportunities.
• Sales Support: maintain CRM records and coordinate with production/logistics to fulfil orders.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales targets

Communication

Tools

CRM

Job description

International Sales Executive Textiles & Apparel

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 DOE Bonus Company Car
Location: Manchester Office Based
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 2:30pm
Permanent Full Time

Ready to take your sales career to the next level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and internationally recognised specialist textile business, working with customers and leading clothing brands across global markets.

We're looking for an experienced Sales Executive who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and turning opportunities into long-term customers.

You don't necessarily need to come directly from the textile industry. If you're a strong B2 B salesperson with the confidence to develop new accounts, manage existing relationships and learn a specialist product range, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• £33,000 - £35,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Company car
• Early finish every Friday at 2:30pm
• Free on-site parking
• International customer exposure
• Opportunity to attend trade shows and industry events
• Genuine scope for career progression and increased responsibility
• Join an established British business supplying customers around the world

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Apparel Sales, you'll become a key point of contact for both new and existing customers.

This isn't simply about maintaining accounts. You'll have the opportunity to actively develop new business, identify potential customers within the fashion and apparel market and introduce them to a specialist range of fabrics, including waxed cotton.

You'll build an understanding of your customers, what they're trying to achieve and which products best meet their requirements.

What you'll be doing

Business Development & Sales

• Identifying and approaching prospective customers across the fashion and apparel industry
• Generating new leads and converting opportunities into long-term customers
• Promoting specialist fabric collections to brands, manufacturers and distributors
• Working towards monthly and annual sales targets
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts

Account Management

• Developing strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable fabrics
• Preparing quotations and arranging product samples
• Responding to customer enquiries and providing an excellent level of service
• Acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the sales process

Market Development

• Researching emerging trends across the fashion, apparel and textile markets
• Identifying new brands, manufacturers and distribution opportunities
• Supporting trade shows, customer meetings and product presentations
• Helping identify new markets and commercial opportunities

Sales Support

• Maintaining accurate customer and sales information
• Producing sales reports and updating CRM records
• Working closely with production and logistics to ensure customer orders are delivered successfully

What we're looking for

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• At least five years' experience within a sales environment
• Strong B2 B sales, business development or account management experience
• A track record of developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Confidence approaching prospective customers and generating new business
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A commercial and target-driven mindset
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple customers and priorities effectively

Previous experience within textiles, fabrics, fashion, apparel or a related sector would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Experience selling a specialist, technical or manufactured product would also transfer well into this position.

Travel

As this is an international sales position, some travel will be required to meet customers and attend relevant industry events.

You'll therefore need:

• A full clean UK driving licence
• A valid passport
• Flexibility to travel when required

Interested?

If you're an experienced salesperson looking for something more than another standard sales role, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a specialist international business.

You'll have the chance to develop new accounts, build relationships with established customers, gain specialist industry knowledge and progress as the business continues to grow.

Aspire Recruitment is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.