International Sales Executive - Global Textile Manufacturer
Rochdale | c£33,000 - £35,000 + bonus + company car | European travel

Would you enjoy a sales role where you're working with globally recognised fashion brands, travelling across Europe, and building long-term customer relationships — not just chasing short-term targets?
I'm recruiting for an International Sales Executive to join a long-established British manufacturer with a worldwide reputation in specialist fabrics used by some of the best-known outerwear and fashion brands.
This is a rare opportunity to join a family-owned business with real heritage, where people stay long term, are properly trained, and are given the chance to grow their accounts and develop their career.

Why this role stands out:

• Established manufacturing business with over 100 years of history
• Supplying globally recognised premium clothing brands
• Small, supportive team where personality matters as much as experience
• Genuine training and long-term development
• European travel to customers and exhibitions
• Opportunity to grow existing accounts and win new business
• Company car + bonus + early finish on Fridays
• This is the type of role where you become part of the business, not just an employee.

The role:
You will be working within the international sales team, managing existing customers while also developing new business across the fashion, apparel and textile sectors.
Your time will be split between the office, customer visits and industry exhibitions across the UK and Europe.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing existing customer accounts
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Presenting fabric collections to customers and brands
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions across Europe
• Working closely with production and logistics teams
• Providing quotations, samples and technical information
• Researching market trends and new customers

Travel is an important part of the role and can be up to around 50% at times.

What they're looking for:

• You don't need to come from textiles, but you do need strong sales experience and the confidence to deal with customers professionally.
• Experience in a sales or business development role
• Comfortable building relationships with customers
• Organised and self-motivated
• Willing to travel in the UK and Europe
• Full driving licence and passport required
• Textiles, fashion, manufacturing or technical product experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

What you'll get

• Salary around £33,000 - £35,000 (flexible for the right person)
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Early finish on Fridays
• Long-term career opportunity
• Proper training and support
• Stable, well-established business

Interested?
If this sounds like the kind of role you'd like to explore, apply now or contact me directly for a confidential chat.