Export Sales Manager

* International B2B sales role managing an established European distributor network
* Great chance for someone to step up into international markets
* Remote working from anywhere in England, limited international travel needed
* Industrial equipment portfolio serving automotive and aerospace markets

The Role

As an Export Sales Manager, you will take responsibility for managing and developing an established portfolio of international distributors across Europe and East Africa from a UK base with limited international travel. Selling a range of tyre inflation equipment, compressed air products, air line accessories, workshop equipment and pneumatic tools, you will focus on strengthening distributor relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving sustainable revenue growth.

You will manage a portfolio of spending accounts, working with purchasing teams, category managers and engineers to maximise commercial opportunities. With ambitious growth plans over the next three years, you will play a key role in developing existing markets and expanding sales across your territory through new business development also, identifying new partners & OEM sales opportunities across various countries.

The Location

This is a home-based position, open to candidates anywhere in the UK. International travel is limited to approximately two or three trips per year, alongside an ideal monthly visit to the head office in Yorkshire.

Requirements

• B2B sales experience, ideally within industrial distribution or a technical product environment
• Experience managing and developing distributor relationships
• Commercially minded, analytical and pragmatic, with a balanced approach to account management and growth
• Confident building relationships with buyers, category managers and technical stakeholders
• International sales experience and additional languages are advantageous but not essential

The Package

• £45,000 basic salary
• £12,000 annual commission, paid in January
• 27 days' annual leave
• 6% employer pension contribution, 5% employee
• Cash healthcare benefit
• Laptop and mobile phone provided

The Company

An established manufacturer of workshop and industrial equipment, supplying distributors and OEM customers across international markets. The business offers a broad product portfolio serving automotive, aerospace and industrial applications, with a focus on developing long-standing customer relationships and achieving sustainable growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested in taking the next step in your international sales career? Apply today to find out more.