Position:  Export Sales Manager

Salary:  c£60K + company car/car allowance + bonus

Work Arrangement:  Fully Remote

We are looking for an experienced Business Development professional with experience in export markets. You will be responsible for managing international sales activities, developing strategies to increase export sales, and maintaining relationships with clients and distributors worldwide.

You will have a proven track record in business development, excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the export market and related regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales strategy development: create and implement effective sales strategies to drive sales growth in line with company goals
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify potential markets and customer needs, adapting strategies accordingly
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with international clients, distributors, and partners ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Contract negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with international customers, optimising pricing strategies to maximise profitability
• Compliance and documentation: Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements and handle all necessary documentation for exporting products
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on export sales performance, market insights and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with marketing to develop effective promotional materials
• Analyse market trends and competitors

You will have:

• Proven work experience in business development in export markets
• Successful previous experience developing sales strategies and targets
• Strong business sense and industry expertise in international trade and export
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to travel abroad
• Experience in the manufacturing sector
• Experience in the Defence Industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the steel industry
• Experience in selling to the U.S. market