Export Sales Manager in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

 Our Client specialises in the design and manufacture of rail depot lifting and handling equipment, alongside maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation services. Their innovative and durable products are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of rail depots and workshops across the UK. Committed to delivering inherently safe, reliable, and serviceable equipment while maintaining internationally recognised quality standards.  

The purpose of this role is to grow the export and international business opportunities, liaise with new existing clients, fulfil quotes, queries and amendments, speak with technical teams, design teams in order to achieve solutions to secure business.  This role needs someone who has a strong commercial background, is able to meet the business development objectives and work to implementing a wider sales strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure Health & Safety is followed and is priority.

Develop the customer base and strive with your team to increase sales.

Plan and visit new customers.

Prepare quotes, sales forecasting, updating CRM.

Authorise quotes up-to an agreed figure prior to Board level.

Visit relevant trade-shows, do national and international events.

Be able to attend meetings, with design team - manage projects through to completion.

Skill Requirements:

Relevant degree or HND - Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or similar.

4 years + in account management, sales and ideally possess export sales experience.

Ideally be fluent/conversational in a second European language.

Strong IT skills/Good knowledge of quoting software and CRM work.

To be successful within this role and be able to lead the department - we are looking for a strong individual, who has a good commercial background, able to lead from the front, build relationships internationally, happy to travel outside the UK.

Be a team player - work with other departments within the business to achieve results, be able to think outside the box and problem solve and come up with proactive solutions.  Have the skills to collaborate, work with a strong ethos around customer service and satisfaction.

The role is Monday - Friday, with travel as needed.  An excellent salary, OTE, profit share and additional benefits are included.

Please apply outlining your skills and experience.