Sales Manager - Export

Cameo Consultancy ,
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

We are looking for a customer focused and experienced Sales Manager - Export to join a leading and established business within the manufacturing industry. The company has been successfully trading for over 20 years and are leaders in their field. The role is permanent, full time and based in Banbury offering a salary of between £35,000 and £50,000 dependant on experience, a company car, laptop and commission. This role will involve 1 - 2 overseas trips per month that could vary 1 - 2 days and over a week Role summary: Reporting to the Export Sales Manager, accountable for the sale of products and services to both Overseas focused mainly on Russia, India and The Middle East or Nordic countries. Coordinating and developing these markets building on existing and new accounts, expanding into new territories particularly with an element of new business. Identifying the customer requirements and aligning this with what the business has to offer is key to the success of this role. Improving customer satisfaction, securing new business and increasing profit and market share. The prime role will be to increase sales of certain product ranges, carrying out training on the products, reviewing and offering technical solutions by carrying out visits and providing exhibition support. Key accountabilities of the Sales Manager - Export: Establishing solid and effective working relationships with key accounts Taking part in events or exhibitions Developing key accounts both technically and commercially Identifying and prioritising new business opportunities with new territories, with OEMs and distributors, qualifying and following up on these opportunities Promoting and supporting new product lines through new and existing channels Establish and communicating new features which will increase sales/opportunities Implementing the necessary activities in order to maintain and develop existing customers Providing professional and personable customer care from start to finish Meeting and exceeding sales targets Providing correct technical solutions Price margin management Preparing and working to budgets Contributing to sales strategy through forecasting and commerciality Managing an effective sales process from applying specifications to proposal submission Working with colleagues to develop accurate and relevant support materials Key skills required for the Sales Manager - Export: An engineering background ideally in the field of Product Inspection Experience in project based technical sales within the food industry - processing and packaging Proven track record in successful export sales Client account management experience, growing these accounts Business development, looking for and reacting to new prospects Solutions focused customer service Confident communicator, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and always able to deliver Excellent interpersonal skills Strong IT skills, Microsoft Office Meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Professional and proactive approach Fluent in German What's in it for you? Salary of between £35,000 - £50,000 International travel Company car 25 days holiday Company pension Commission structure Training, development and progression Working with an established and successful business that has been successfully trading for over 40 years, being part of their continued success.